Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Request for proposals to include work on demolition, clean-up on town property By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) It’s take two for Heron Park as the Town of Berlin town has issued a request for proposals to complete demolition and cleanup projects at the site on Old Ocean City Boulevard. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood… Read more »
Berlin Council agrees he’s right person for position By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) Berlin’s Acting Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood dropped the “acting”part of his title after his promotion to town administrator was announced Monday evening. “I’m embarking on a new role in the Town of Berlin, and my commitment to you, and my commitment to these folks… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) The Worcester County Department of Review and Permitting rejected the five appeal cases from full-time residents of the seasonal White Horse Park campground subdivision before they could go to the Board of Zoning Appeals, effectively throwing another roadblock in the path of their movement to live at the… Read more »
Town Council approves resolution to incorporate portion of land into Berlin By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) The annexation agreement that will allow the i.g. Burton car dealership to overhaul some physical aspects of its Berlin operation was approved by the Town Council at its Monday evening. There is roughly 6.0975 acres that… Read more »
Past, present and future projects outlined in talks concerning area flooding By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) Mitigating flooding in Berlin has come with a hefty price tag, with $2.273 million spent so far on stormwater management projects, according to Darl Kolar, a consultant with E.A. Engineering, Science and Technology Inc. “We’ve made… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) Victorian Charm owners Debbie and Steve Frene will soon say goodbye to their shop on Main Street in Berlin. The couple is in the process of selling the store, and they expect everything to go through next week. Debbie said it’s been a whirlwind, and that the process… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) The improved financial situation of the Ocean Pines Association continued through September, with overall positive budget numbers for the month, Ocean Pines Director of Finance Steve Phillips reported to the Budget and Finance Advisory Committee last Wednesday. Net operating costs for September, budgeted at more than $630,000,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) Gone, but not forgotten, community volunteer Anna Foultz was lauded by family and friends for her decades of community service and charitable pursuits during a room rededication ceremony at the Ocean Pines community center on Thursday. Known as the world’s oldest serving Girl Scout, Foultz was an… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2019) A 41-year-old man was found dead this past Friday afternoon on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin, the Berlin Police Department said Tuesday. Jonathan Michael Driessen, of Berlin, was found in a ditch on Oct. 25 behind Rite Aid on 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., according to police…. Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Three Worcester County high school seniors are getting a look at the inner workings of the board of education during their terms as student representatives. “It’s nice to be able to represent, and be a voice for our school, and see where it actually count[s],” said Max Ewancio,… Read more »