Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) The Berlin Historic Committee and the mayor and council discussed and approved the following matters at their meetings this week. South Main Street The Berlin Historic Commission approved the replacement of a metal awning that was damaged by a delivery truck in October at 7 South Main Street. The… Read more »
Volunteers, nonprofits, local civic groups, businesses support those in need By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2024) Diakonia, a shelter and food pantry in West Ocean City, is a hub of activity 365 days a year, but during the holidays, the volunteers, businesses and organizations that support the organization go into overdrive. A special group… Read more »
Residents and visitors alike enjoy classes and exhibits provided by OC Art League By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2024) The Art League of Ocean City celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023 and had its most successful year yet, both programmatically and financially, according to Executive Director Rina Thaler. “Art is so much more than… Read more »
‘In Ocean Pines’ added after board received blow back from partners, others By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2024) The heat has been turned down a degree or two after the recent tweak to the name change for the newly minted Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines. The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce… Read more »
In light of criticism, board eliminates confusion over organization’s home base By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) The newly named Worcester Chamber of Commerce has modified its new logo and name and will now be known as the Worcester Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines. The decision was made during a board meeting last… Read more »
Planning commission considering townhouses, duplexes and amenities By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) Karbyte Enterprises LLC went before the Berlin Planning Commission again last Tuesday to discuss its proposed plan for a housing development at the intersection of Route 113 and Germantown Road in Berlin. Two plans were presented, one with 15 townhouses and… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday tabled a decision on changes to a pre-approved site plan for a convenience store and hotel at the intersection of Route 50 and Main Street. The original plan, dubbed Athena Plaza, included a 7-Eleven and Fairfield Inn. The partial revision to the… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) Trash, recycling and leaves will continue to be picked up by Republic Services in Ocean Pines for another three years. Republic Services was not the lowest bid, but came close, according to General Manager John Viola. Thought was given to changing from a twice to once a week collection,… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 14, 2023) The following actions took place at Monday night’s meeting of the Berlin mayor and Town Council. Stormwater upgrade A motion was passed to provide up to an additional $100,000 to the stormwater management upgrade on Pine, Franklin and Nelson streets due to infrastructure issues and needs discovered once construction… Read more »
Municipality and utilities on solid ground according to review by PKS and Co. By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 14, 2023) The accounting firm PKS and Company presented the results of its draft audit for Fiscal Year 2023 for the Town of Berlin on Monday night at the mayor and council meeting. The results of… Read more »