Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (May 6, 2021) The Berlin Youth Club summer camp will return to in-person activities this summer, after employing a virtual format last year because of the covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Jennifer Leggour, executive director of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, provided the Berlin Parks Commission an update on 2021 program plans during… Read more »
After pandemic closed it last year, annual music fest ready for high notes By Greg Ellison (May 6, 2021) Returning after a hiatus in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, a scaled-back version of the Berlin Jazz & Blues Wine & Brews Festival will take place on Main Street this Friday through Sunday. Initially launched… Read more »
Healthy contingent joins in safety-first activity traveling 14 miles throughout area By Greg Ellison (May 6, 2021) Roughly five-dozen riders suited up for a community bike ride sponsored by the Worcester County Bike and Pedestrian Coalition in Ocean Pines last Saturday afternoon. Early arrivals began to cycle in just after 3 p.m. for the 14-mile… Read more »
Daly defends board stance, recommends different limit By Greg Ellison (April 29, 2021) The referendum question to hold the Ocean Pines Board of Directors to a $1 million spending limit for unauthorized capital projects generated sparks during its meeting last Wednesday. During public comments, Director Frank Daly stood up and walked to the microphone facing… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 29, 2021) Opposition from two members of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last Wednesday led Director Dr. Colette Horn to withdraw a motion to go into closed session to discuss the directors’ self-evaluations. Horn said the grounds for entering closed session last week was because it involved personnel matters,… Read more »
Another season sees return of favorite activities, along with live entertainment By Greg Ellison (April 29, 2021) The Berlin Farmers Market kicks off its fourth year of dishing out local produce, fresh-baked delights, musical entertainment and children’s activities on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Economic & Community Development Director Ivy Wells said Main… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 29, 2021) Planning for upgrades to water and wastewater capacities was the focus of a presentation given by Josh Taylor with Davis, Bowen and Friedel, during the Berlin Mayor and Town Council meeting on Monday. Taylor opened with an overview map of existing water storage tanks, wells, pump stations and the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 22, 2021) The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals voted 3-1 last Wednesday to permit private outdoor-tented events at The Inn Berlin, formerly The Waystead Inn, after tabling discussions in February over a larger request. The Inn Berlin owners Giovanni Pino and Karen Tomasello, who purchased the property at 15 Harrison Avenue in… Read more »
Proposed rules will follow county laws more closely (April 22, 2021) After canceling last Saturday’s town hall meeting on proposed short-term rental guidelines just days before it was to take place, Ocean Pines Director Frank Daly said this week the regulations are being modified to address certain concerns. In a letter sent to fellow board… Read more »
‘Wall That Heals’ arrives with motorcade, salutes from roadside crowds By Greg Ellison (April 22, 2021) Flag-waving crowds lined roadways in Ocean Pines on Tuesday afternoon to welcome the Vietnam War Memorial replica “Wall That Heals” for a stopover at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. Escorted by a squadron of law enforcement vehicles, motorcyclists and… Read more »