Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 3, 2026) Berlin officials will continue their work this month to establish a state-mandated policy authorizing the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on properties with single-family detached homes. On Monday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m., the Berlin Planning Commission, the mayor, and Town Council will meet for a… Read more »
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Sept. 3, 2026) A proposed cannabis dispensary in Pocomoke City has cleared another round of local review, with its operator hoping to begin construction this fall and open early next year. The city’s Planning Commission voted unanimously Aug. 27 to recommend approval of plans to convert the long-vacant former Plaza… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2026) Advocates for a skate park in Berlin received good news last week when they learned the project was awarded a $300,000 grant, pushing a long-held dream closer to reality. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved the Town of Berlin’s request for $300,000… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2026) The Worcester County Board of Education last week received an overview of the school system’s new strategic plan that will guide Worcester County Public Schools’ priorities through 2030. The 2026-2030 plan, entitled “Learn, Lead and Succeed,” ensures every student is “known, supported, challenged and prepared for the… Read more »
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 27, 2026) Plans to purchase a 193-acre property for the development of a sports complex just west of Berlin fell apart last Monday night, with most of the Ocean City Council expressing concern about the location and the impacts it would have on neighbors. Dozens of residents in the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2026) After 35 years with Berlin, longtime employee and current town administrator Mary Bohlen publicly announced her retirement this week, saying goodbye to the community she’s served for over three decades. At Monday night’s Town Council meeting, Bohlen shared remarks regarding her retirement, noting her official last day… Read more »
Town administrator retiring in Oct., HR director leaving in Nov. to create void in Town Hall By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 20, 2026) Two high-ranking Town of Berlin employees have resigned, with long-time town employee and current Town Administrator Mary Bohlen being one of them. Also announcing her departure earlier this month is the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 20, 2026) Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) visited the Eastern Shore this week and stopped in Berlin to present a check for $1.4 million to the town for its community center initiative. Berlin officials announced in January that the Berlin Community Center project received a $1.4 million federal grant… Read more »