Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) Public Works crews have started to replace water meters in Berlin with a new Smart Water Meter that will wirelessly transmit water use data. The data will improve the accuracy of water meter billing, according to town officials. Crews will replace meters during regular business hours Monday through… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) Trees are part of the natural beauty of Ocean Pines. But as the community ages, so do the trees. The OPA Environment and Natural Assets Advisory Committee is encouraging the planting of new trees both in public areas and on residential lots. “Ocean Pines is getting to an… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) While the crowds were large for the 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve ball drop in Berlin, they petered out for the midnight event, leaving the mayor and council to decide to drop the ball drop at midnight from New Year’s Eve 2024 events. There were about 200 people… Read more »
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 »
Racquet club, tiki bar will be enhanced, golf course will install spray irrigation By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2023) Under the direction of President Rick Farr and General Manager John Viola, the Ocean Pines Association has been going full steam ahead with projects to enhance amenities and make improvements in the community. At the… Read more »
Town’s 2024 calendar set to rival last year’s in terms of planned public events By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2024) The end of the year is a time of reflection and of looking forward to the year ahead for Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall, who highlighted four accomplishments for which he is most proud. The… 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 »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) Maryland’s Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) didn’t allocate any state funding to Buckingham Elementary’s replacement project in the agency’s preliminary 2025 capital improvement plan budget, but this could change once the budget is finalized in May. At a meeting over Zoom last Thursday, the IAC approved staff… Read more »