Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Representatives from the Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club urged Berlin Town Council members to advocate for the passage of what is known as the “bottle bill” when the 2025 session of the Maryland General Assembly kicks off in January.
Ocean Pines Elections Committee Chair Steve Ransdell updated the community on the upcoming Board of Directors election timeline, maintaining that it is proceeding as promised with minimal hiccups.
Crews with Worcester County Public Works will begin removing snipe signs from public rights-of-way next week following approval of a pilot program to clean up county-owned land.
Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola gave his monthly report at the Board of Directors July 20 meeting, where he addressed maintenance efforts, upcoming renovations, and enhancement initiatives.
A former local band teacher has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a sexual relationship he had with a student years ago, but not before the involved parties accused school administration of playing a part in the underage abuse.
School-aged children in Maryland who receive free or reduced-price meals will automatically be enrolled in the SUN Bucks program, an initiative to provide low-income families with grocery money in the summer.
The trial for a Berlin woman facing a litany of charges, including felony child abuse, will continue as planned despite a request to postpone the proceedings.
The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of “Runaway Bride,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, with an exhibit and showing of the movie this week.
The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously voted this week to enter extended negotiations with Palmer and Sandy Gillis of Coastal Ventures Properties to purchase and redevelop Heron Park’s parcel 57.
Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th peach festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to the museum’s lawn on Aug. 3.