Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Strategic Planning Committee is seeking to enhance membership communication through a regular article or an updated webpage, informing the community about ongoing activities and initiatives that have been most frequently mentioned in recent surveys. OPA’s strategic planning group met late last month, where they brainstormed how… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Last week, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved a slew of additions and storefront adjustments for a few businesses in town. Kelly Dean of Sylvie Rose LLC, a flower shop at 17 Jefferson Street in Berlin, came before the commission at its Wednesday, July 2 meeting. She asked the historic… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Arts Council’s building, located in Berlin, will receive a roof replacement and improvement work to the facility’s handicapped ramp to make it safe and durable, per approval from the town’s Historic District Commission last week. Anna Mullis, the art council’s executive director, came before the commission at… Read more »
Schools will be impacted by cuts Editor, I am writing this letter to educate the community about how the proposed federal funding cuts will negatively impact our schools and our broader Eastern Shore community. I am expressing deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed “Big Beautiful Bill.” This is not about politics, democrats or… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s first-ever season of its new bocce league kicks off this week with a series of matches among the 72 registered community members. Organizers hope the initial summer yields healthy participation, with a long-term plan to schedule games against regional divisions. A waiting list will be distributed… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Despite this summer just getting started, the Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Advisory Committee is looking at improvements for next year, which could include swipe cards and a later pool closing time on weekdays. OPA’s aquatic advisory crew met last week to discuss potential enhancements to Ocean Pines’ five swimming pools…. Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s On What Grounds? has officially transitioned to Cafe Berlin with new ownership and new items, like macarons. Christina and Michael Ewing, who moved to Worcester County from Carroll County in the fall of 2022, officially purchased On What Grounds? on Main Street last month. The couple… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) A new plant nursery has opened in Berlin. String and Petals Nursery, a gardening venture located at 9040 Worcester Highway (Route 113), officially welcomed flora enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 14. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed… Read more »
Schools will be impacted by cuts Editor, I am writing this letter to educate the community about how the proposed federal funding cuts will negatively impact our schools and our broader Eastern Shore community. I am expressing deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed “Big Beautiful Bill.” This is not about politics, democrats or… Read more »
Good citizens’ work deserves recognition Instead of using this space to examine the actions of local governing bodies, or try to explain some involved topic, this week we will recognize the good works of a pair of citizens. Although their work is unrelated and is taking place in different communities, Parker Gill of Berlin Boy… Read more »
