Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee announced that its “Keep Berlin Cool” initiative was selected as a grant recipient and will receive $2,980. Last week, the group revealed via a Facebook post that its tree-planting project was chosen as a grant awardee. The funds will be dispersed by the Maryland Coastal… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The election vendor for the 2025 Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election has yet to be named, after a motion to authorize contract negotiations with ACE Printing and Mailing of Berlin failed to carry. ACE formally withdrew from consideration following the discussions at the OPA Board of Directors meeting… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The start of event season in Berlin is here, as the town prepares for two of its springtime staples this weekend. Sunday, May 2, marks the Berlin Farmers Market’s first day back after the winter-long hiatus. The weekly market crowds downtown Berlin each Sunday from May through October, as vendors… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin said goodbye to Paula Lynch this week, a retired, longtime councilwoman, who passed away after a brief illness at the age of 89 on Friday, April 25. Lynch served 26 years on the Berlin Town Council, from 1988 to 2014. A moment of silence was taken… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to seek support from community members in its fight against a proposed county wastewater/water budget presented last month. In an attempt to dissuade the Worcester County Commissioners from adopting a budget that would require ratepayers in the Ocean Pines water/wastewater service area to incur additional,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, the Town of Berlin declared April 25 as Red Hat Society Day in honor of the international women’s organization. At a regularly scheduled council meeting, Zack Tyndall, the town’s mayor, honored the group’s anniversary with an official proclamation. The Red Hat Society is a global organization founded on… Read more »
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor Former Ocean Pines director and interim general manager Brett Hill was found guilty this week of failing to collect and pay employment taxes. On Monday, a federal jury convicted Hill, of Parkton and Berlin, on 16 counts of failing to collect and pay payroll taxes as chief executive officer of… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program are teaming up to host a week-long environmental education project later this month as a part of Take Pride in Berlin Week. For Take Pride in Berlin Week, Berlin Main Street is partnering with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to debut a “Coastal… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As spring heats up in Berlin, the town gears up to host a day of fun-filled events in honor of Easter and the warm-weather season. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 29th Annual Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun games and… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A railbike excursion business in Berlin has negatively impacted residents with a rise in public indecency, drug use, parking issues, and an unsightly property, town citizens claimed during the public comments portion of a meeting this week. The Berlin Mayor and Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April… Read more »