Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Advisory group set to share data details during board meeting this Sat. at 9 a.m. By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) After wrapping up collection efforts for the Ocean Pines property owners’ survey in mid-November, members of the Strategic Planning Committee met last Thursday to prepare a summary report for the Board of Directors’ meeting… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) Roughly 50 members of Berlin’s 50plus Center are teaming up on a pair of holiday donation drives to aid homeless people, as well as animals sheltered at the Worcester County Humane Society. Kelly Jenkins, site supervisor at the Berlin 50plus Center, said the center on Old Ocean City Road… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) Following several months of back and forth exchanges over its design, plans for the 410 Social Eatery and Barroom on the corner of Pitts and William streets were approved last Wednesday by the Berlin Historic District Commission. After rejecting initial renderings in October, the commission last month voted 4-1,… Read more »
Berlin’s extraordinary holiday procession draws huge crowds and will again tonight for its 50th anniversary By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) Billed as the “largest holiday parade on the Eastern Shore,” Berlin’s 50th annual Christmas Parade will wind its way down Main Street tonight beginning at 7 p.m. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) Children can confirm Christmas gift requests during Ocean Pines annual “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday from 8-11 a.m. in the Assateague Room at the community center. Recreation Supervisor Katie Goetzinger said in addition to providing kids facetime with St. Nick, all ages can partake of breakfast selections including pancakes,… Read more »
After years of bad results, amenities beating budget By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) Halfway through the fiscal year, Ocean Pines’ ledgers show that increased profitability at the golf course, racquet courts and swimming pools has combined to put these amenities a half-million dollars ahead of budget estimates. General Manager John Viola attributed this strong… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) After closing town government office buildings last month in the wake of several employees tested positive for covid-19, Berlin officials announced last week that Town Hall would reopen to the public on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 3. Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) After volunteering for half a century with the Order of the Eastern Star, Berlin native Glendola Bowen was enshrined as a “Past Grand Worthy Matron” during the organization’s annual meeting last month in Baltimore. “It really was a surprise,” she said. The Myra Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) Looking to increase support for people battling addiction, local nonprofits Hope4Recovery and Worcester Goes Purple will host their first “Ugly Sweater Run4Recovery” on Saturday in Berlin from 9 a.m. to noon. Patricia Ottey with Hope4Recovery said the “family fun” 5K run begins and ends in front of the Atlantic… Read more »
Since moving to area in January, Lab Lucy has gained fan base By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) Susie and Kevin Gordon were amazed after their 10-month-old dog, Lucy, was awarded the annual “Pup of the Pines” title during the “Hometown Christmas” tree-lighting ceremony last Saturday at White Horse Park. Susie Gordon said Lucy, a… Read more »