Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) The candidate pool for the 2021 Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election is slowly morphing into shape, with current Director Frank Daly seeking a second term. Daly, who is winding down an initial stint on the board after being elected in 2018, is seeking another three-year term to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) Remembering the sacrifices made by members of the military in the Vietnam War a half-century ago will be the focal point of the “Wall That Heals” exhibit when it arrives for a stopover in Ocean Pines next week. The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam… Read more »
Emergency services funds remain to be determined By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) Differing views on emergency services funding and nominal raises for staff were discussed during the Berlin Town Council FY22 budget work session Monday night. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said the FY22 draft budget is balanced with revenue projection of $6.78 million. “This… Read more »
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 8, 2021) Berlin’s first 2nd Friday celebration of the year kicks off at 5 p.m. tomorrow, with a new vibe for 2021. “It used to be called ‘2nd Friday Art Stroll,’ with artists featured in the shops. This year we’ve added more live music,” said Ivy Wells, Economic &… Read more »
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 8, 2021) After some tweaks that slightly water down penalties, a bill that would prohibit the intentional release of balloons into the atmosphere should become law this fall. Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) co-sponsored the legislation, which in its current form would impose a $100 fine on anyone 13 years… Read more »
(April 8, 2021) One more impediment to the sale of the Bay Club and an adjacent property outside of Berlin to the Department of Natural Resources was removed by the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, further clearing the way for the plan to turn the combined 673 acres into woodlands. Two minor hitches in the $4.2… Read more »
Vaccinations now offered to those 16 years old and up By Mallory Panuska (April 8, 2021) With covid-19 positivity rates creeping back up in the county and state, Berlin town officials have stayed true to an early pandemic policy and closed buildings and meetings to the public until the numbers improve. Notice of the policy… Read more »
Vote will decide whether to restrict board spending By Greg Ellison (April 1, 2021) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday began to prepare for the referendum that will ask association members later this spring whether the board’s spending authority should be limited to $1 million or less without voter approval. The limited attendance… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 1, 2021) Easter and springtime celebrations are slated for numerous locations in Worcester County on Saturday, including Ocean Pines, Berlin, Ocean City, and Furnace Town in Snow Hill. Ocean Pines Twin Easter festivities are on tap at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines, including three rounds of covid-adjusted egg hunts. Three… Read more »
New council members get facility tour, update on why service costs what it does By Greg Ellison (April 1, 2021) Berlin Fire Company leadership provided recently elected town officials an in-depth facility tour, including an overview of equipment and staffing needs, at operation headquarters at 214 North Main Street on Monday evening. In addition to… Read more »