Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) Maryland’s Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) didn’t allocate any state funding to Buckingham Elementary’s replacement project in the agency’s preliminary 2025 capital improvement plan budget, but this could change once the budget is finalized in May. At a meeting over Zoom last Thursday, the IAC approved staff… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) The Ocean Pines Yacht Club was bubbling over with Christmas spirit on Saturday as volunteers gathered to provide gifts for those in need. In the morning, the Ocean Pines Get Involved Facebook group joined Worcester GOLD to brighten up the holiday for seniors who are home alone this… Read more »
In light of criticism, board eliminates confusion over organization’s home base By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) The newly named Worcester Chamber of Commerce has modified its new logo and name and will now be known as the Worcester Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines. The decision was made during a board meeting last… Read more »
Planning commission considering townhouses, duplexes and amenities By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) Karbyte Enterprises LLC went before the Berlin Planning Commission again last Tuesday to discuss its proposed plan for a housing development at the intersection of Route 113 and Germantown Road in Berlin. Two plans were presented, one with 15 townhouses and… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday tabled a decision on changes to a pre-approved site plan for a convenience store and hotel at the intersection of Route 50 and Main Street. The original plan, dubbed Athena Plaza, included a 7-Eleven and Fairfield Inn. The partial revision to the… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) Trash, recycling and leaves will continue to be picked up by Republic Services in Ocean Pines for another three years. Republic Services was not the lowest bid, but came close, according to General Manager John Viola. Thought was given to changing from a twice to once a week collection,… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on Saturday voted unanimously to approve spending for priority projects, including the irrigation system for the golf course, the first of four electronic signs, renovations to the racquet sports building, the tiki bar at the yacht club, a pavilion at the… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) Finances continue to look healthy for the Ocean Pines Association, according to data presented to the Ocean Pines Board of Directors Saturday. The preliminary “flash” numbers for November have a net revenue of $358,000, $68,000 over budget. The expenses were $1.073 million, $44,000 less than budgeted. For the month… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 14, 2023) State Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Delegates Charles Otto and Wayne Hartman came before the Berlin Council and Mayor Zack Tyndall Monday night to share their views on the upcoming session of the Maryland General Assembly. Carozza said that one of her main priorities in the next session… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 14, 2023) The following actions took place at Monday night’s meeting of the Berlin mayor and Town Council. Stormwater upgrade A motion was passed to provide up to an additional $100,000 to the stormwater management upgrade on Pine, Franklin and Nelson streets due to infrastructure issues and needs discovered once construction… Read more »