Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Art for sale at the Pines media center starting Oct. 1, proceeds to be donated By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2026) Art pieces will be up for grabs this fall at the Ocean Pines Library, with 100% of the sale proceeds to be split into donations to the media center’s programs and the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2026) The Ocean Pines Police Department is adopting new recruitment methods as it aims to overcome a significant staffing deficit. According to Operations Commander Lt. Joseph Bailey, the department is working with eight officers, or half of what is required for an adequately staffed station. “We need eight… Read more »
Town looks to nail down regulations, work session planned on Monday night By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2026) Berlin officials continued discussing guidelines for accessory dwelling units during a planning commission meeting last week, focusing on design standards and how the town can review proposed units without creating burdensome barriers to construction. The… Read more »
Say Severn Management doesn’t respond, so they have called in Legal Aid By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2026) Maryland Legal Aid has stepped up to help residents of a senior housing community in Berlin who have been dealing with poor living conditions and a property management company that has not responded to their… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2027) Berlin officials are finalizing the municipality’s guidelines for building accessory dwelling units ahead of a state-mandated Oct. 1 deadline, with this week’s discussion focusing on how big or small these structures should be. On Monday, the Berlin Planning Commission, the mayor and Town Council met for a… Read more »
(Sept. 17, 2025) Touch of Italy Hospitality Group is warning customers and the public that several of its business Facebook pages have been compromised and currently are outside the company’s control. The company said unauthorized individuals have posted inflammatory and inappropriate content on the pages that is unrelated to Touch of Italy Hospitality Group or… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2026) The Berlin Fiddler’s Convention returns for its 33rd year this weekend with a name change and rebrand intended to feature the traditional blue grass, country and classic old-time music while also highlighting the area’s distilleries and breweries. The event’s 2026 iteration, set for Friday, Sept. 18 and… Read more »
Incumbent Jay Knerr, newcomers Matt Stoehr and Tony Weeg likely to be sworn in as Oct. election likely to be canceled By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2026) Berlin’s municipal election isn’t shaping up to be the most energetic of contests, with three candidates officially filing to run for the three Town Council seats… Read more »
PSC staff recommending approval of 18-megawatt project north of downtown By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Sept. 3, 2026) A proposal to build what would become Worcester County’s largest solar farm has won the backing of state regulators as the state’s Public Service Commission moves closer to a final decision. Public Service Commission staff and the… Read more »
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Sept. 3, 2026) A discussion on the town’s potential conversion to a form-based zoning code dominated this week’s work session on Berlin’s draft comprehensive plan, with some town planners arguing for a more modern approach and others arguing for the preservation of existing residential areas. On Monday, the Berlin Planning… Read more »