Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Despite summer’s official end, Town of Berlin residents will have no shortage of events to attend this offseason. On Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., the Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host the Fall Cruiser Car and Truck Show from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration will start at 7 a.m…. Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two Roadie Joe’s chefs will represent the Eastern Shore at a large-scale international food competition in Indianapolis, Indiana, this month. On Thursday, Oct. 16, Josh Morrison, the head chef at Roadie Joe’s Berlin, and Daniel Burke, the chef from Roadie Joe’s Salisbury, will compete in the general chef category at… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An Ocean Pines resident is seeking votes to advance to the next round in a spooky, Halloween-themed contest that raises funds for hospitalized children, offers $13,000 in prize money, and provides the opportunity to meet Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis. Local Janet Stephenson has advanced through a series of six… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Historic District Commission opted to delay a vote on a mural proposed for a building in town, citing concerns about its historical character and unique design elements. At a meeting last week, Berlin’s Historic District Commission reviewed a mural, to be painted by local artist Evan Fitzgerald, planned… Read more »
State grant to fund major infrastructure projects By Tara Fischer Staff Writer To ensure access to quality water and to comply with federal mandates, the Town of Berlin will begin a search-and-replace project to remove any service lines that contain lead. With the assistance of a state grant, the town will begin by examining line… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Marina Village in Ocean Pines may restrict short-term rentals if it can secure an adequate number of voters to approve a change in its rules. In an open meeting last week, Marina Village Townhome Association’s board of directors discussed an amendment to its community rules. Marina Village is run by… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Town of Berlin is weighing a request to the county about funding for in-town fire and EMS services. At a work session of the Berlin mayor and council with the Berlin Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services on Monday, town officials proposed a new, simplified means for the fire and… Read more »
Questions about school’s policy on clubs arise but guidelines being followed By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Reactions to recent political events have reached Worcester County, where students at Stephen Decatur High School have kick-started a conservative thought-based group. According to an Instagram post from last month, some SDHS students have conducted their first meeting of… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Leaders of the proposed skate park in Berlin received word this week a grant application for approximately $487,000 has been elevated from the state level to the federal level, where it will undergo final review and, hopefully, approval. Tony Weeg, founder of We Heart Berlin, a nonprofit dedicated to recreation… Read more »
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Excessive speeding can now land drivers in jail, one of dozens of new laws that took effect this week in the state of Maryland. Oct. 1 was the effective date for more than 150 bills that the General Assembly passed into law during this year’s Legislative Session. Many happen to… Read more »