Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Revisions to housing projects at Purnell Crossing north and south were approved by the Berlin Planning Commission in separate votes last week with nary a hint of the consternation expressed by residents when proposals were last put forth in 2019. The planned unit development, located between Old Ocean City… Read more »
Mayor, commissioners see each other’s perspectives, funding amount restored By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) The Town of Berlin will be receiving funding for fire and emergency services after all. After the Worcester County Commissioners voted last week to cut the middleman out of the process by funding the Berlin Fire Company and EMS directly,… Read more »
New limit of $1 million will replace percentage formula By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Vote totals for an Ocean Pines Association referendum on limiting spending by the board of directors to $1 million were confirmed last week, with a strong majority of Ocean Pines residents approving the measure. The Ocean Pines Elections Committee convened… Read more »
$6.8 million package up from $6.3M in current plan By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) The Berlin Town Council introduced its FY22 general fund budget by ordinance on Monday, with a public hearing scheduled on May 24. Mayor Zack Tyndall said the proposed $6.8 million budget is balanced and represents an increase of $532,879 or… Read more »
David Hardy submits application ahead of deadline to enter race By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) The filing deadline for the Ocean Pines Board of Directors election arrived on Monday with a handful of applicants surfacing to compete for a pair of open seats. “We have five applicants,” board Secretary Camilla Rogers said Tuesday. Applying… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) After kicking off the season last month, Berlin’s 2nd Friday returns tomorrow at 5 p.m., with downtown overflowing with artists, musical performers and children’s activities. Berlin Economic & Community Development Director Ivy Wells said this year’s inaugural run in April was a resounding success. “I was pleasantly surprised and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) Berlin native and hoops enthusiast Adrian Bowen is hoping to launch a community project to beautify the basketball courts in Henry Park with an array of bright colors to make the site more appealing for players of all ages. Bowen, who was accompanied by Carol Rose, presented the proposal… Read more »
Two-year-old recovering from 25-foot fall into water By Greg Wehner (May 6, 2021) A 2-year-old toddler is safe after being ejected from a car and into Assawoman Bay during a multicar crash that left one vehicle dangling over the side of the Route 90 bridge on Sunday. As horrific as the accident sounds, there were… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 6, 2021) The Berlin Youth Club summer camp will return to in-person activities this summer, after employing a virtual format last year because of the covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Jennifer Leggour, executive director of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, provided the Berlin Parks Commission an update on 2021 program plans during… Read more »
After pandemic closed it last year, annual music fest ready for high notes By Greg Ellison (May 6, 2021) Returning after a hiatus in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, a scaled-back version of the Berlin Jazz & Blues Wine & Brews Festival will take place on Main Street this Friday through Sunday. Initially launched… Read more »