Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2023) Berlin has a vibrant downtown, historic architecture and a friendly atmosphere, but what it also has are some outstanding tree specimens. One is the big magnolia on South Main Street and the bald cypress at the Burbage Funeral Home. The town is also home to the Dr…. Read more »
Board wary of increasing slip fees up to 15 percent in draft document proposal By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors met last Thursday to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 24-25, and it continues to appear that most Ocean Pines residents will see another decrease in their… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Berlin Planning Commission held another listening session last Wednesday night to hear residents’ opinions on updating the comprehensive plan for the town. The commission is responsible for updating the plan, which was last done in 2010. This plan, which is required by state law to be updated… Read more »
Parking availability remains major concern shared by many at planning meeting By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) Berlin residents had the opportunity to offer observations and ask questions at a strategic planning meeting hosted by the Salisbury University Business Economic and Community Outreach Network last Wednesday at the Berlin Library. With the Town Council… Read more »
Golf shows revenue gains as OP plan expects $2M increase in total income By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) Most Ocean Pines residents can expect another decrease in lot assessments in the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. The proposed non-waterfront lot assessment drops from $886 to $850, while waterfront lots remain steady at $1465, in… Read more »
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 Town Council voted to have Mayor Zack Tyndall send a letter to Secretary Helene Grady of the Maryland Department of Budget and Management supporting Ocean City’s request for $1.2 million in state funding to perform a site assessment, preliminary design and cost estimates for a youth… 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 »