Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Classic cars and hot rods will roll up to Berlin’s Main Street this weekend as vintage car enthusiasts show off their rides during the town’s fall cruising event. Berlin’s Fall Cruisin’ will welcome owners and aficionados of vintage vehicles on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to… Read more »
Do-gooders kickstart yearly holiday drives, collecting donations for local families By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) As the holidays draw near, “Ocean Pines Get Involved” is again collecting donations for needy residents through a series of seasonal drives. The group is working with the local non-profit, Randy’s Crew, for its annual coat drive,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Stories of the Eastern Shore will be for sale and on display in Berlin later this month at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum’s annual book festival. The museum’s fourth annual festival will feature authors and publishers from across the region on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11… Read more »
New south side fire house ready for concrete pouring, then block and mortar By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Despite project delays, construction on Ocean Pines’ new south fire station is officially underway at 911 Ocean Parkway, as the association takes the first steps to replace its outdated structure with a modern, spacious… Read more »
Officials think again about what to charge if customer rejects utility smart meter By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials are rethinking their approval of an opt-out fee for residents who choose not to participate in the municipality’s advanced metering system for electric utilities. Nevertheless, halting the process now could be costly… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials are working to pass a new ordinance that would end the town’s cost-share program for sidewalk repairs and instead require the town to fix hazardous walkways itself, provided funding is available. This week’s discussion followed an Aug. 10 meeting when council members directed Town Attorney… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials have approved the town’s guidelines for accessory dwelling units, establishing requirements for their size, occupancy, design, and construction ahead of a state-mandated Oct. 1 deadline. The Town Council approved the ordinance unanimously at its meeting Monday following a joint work session with the Berlin Planning… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin government is offering payment plans to about 20 property owners whose water consumption exceeds the amount the municipality allocated to them. The Town Council this week approved a policy that gives property owners exceeding their water allocation a way to come into compliance without paying the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) The Town of Berlin will not pursue plans to build a pedestrian bridge over Route 113 to unite the two sides of town, but is aiming to make trip easier through improvements like vehicle speed reduction, shared-use paths, and crosswalk configurations. Over the past few years, Berlin… Read more »
Newcomers Tony Weeg and Matt Stoehr, incumbent Jay Knerr assume roles Oct. 13 By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) With no contested races this year, Berlin’s municipal election has officially been cancelled. The three candidates who filed for the three available Town Council seats will assume their posts later this month. On Oct. 13,… Read more »