Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (June 11, 2026) A developer has proposed replacing a long-vacant building in downtown Snow Hill with a mixed-use project that could include a riverfront restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the Pocomoke River. Bret Davis has submitted plans to build a 22,000-square-foot structure at 310 Washington St., the site of a… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 11, 2026) Hundreds of new toys are now available for children receiving care at TidalHealth Atlantic in Berlin after a local family made it their mission to give back to the hospital that helped save their daughter’s life. On Monday afternoon, Berlin-area business owners Alex and Nikolay Mutavchiyski, accompanied… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 11, 2026) Berlin officials may end municipal food waste collection for downtown restaurants, arguing that increased demand has made the service burdensome for the town’s public works department. The issue was brought up as a discussion item at Monday night’s mayor and council meeting, when Berlin Public Works Director… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 11, 2026) The Worcester County Board of Education this week axed student programs and operations from its fiscal year 2027 budget after the county commissioners gave the public school system about $2.8 million less than the board had requested. On Monday, the school board voted unanimously to reduce or… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (June 11, 2026) The Berlin Town Council approved its fiscal year 2027 budget Monday night and incorporated an additional $55,000 in county funding to restore money for Independence Day fireworks, sidewalk repairs, and vehicle maintenance. The approved budget includes a $17.6 million general fund, along with enterprise funds for electric,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2026) As Ocean Pines Association’s annual election draws closer, five candidates have stated their intent to run for the three seats up for grabs on the association’s legislative policymaking body. The OPA is preparing for its yearly summer election, in which residents are asked to decided who will… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2026) Members of the Berlin Planning Commission are seeking to review the town’s zoning and site plan process because of repeated confusion over project approvals, application requirements, and the interpretation of existing code. During a discussion following a redevelopment proposal for Heron Park’s parcel 57 last week, commissioners… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2026) Ocean Pines will honor the nation’s fallen soldiers next week with a ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. A Memorial Day celebration is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Ocean Pines veterans park, with speeches from community leaders and area veterans, a… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2026) Ocean Pines Police Chief Tim Robinson is stepping down from his post on June 12 after a 34-year career in law enforcement and three years with the community department. The Ocean Pines Association announced last Friday that Robinson will retire next month. The chief assumed leadership of… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2025) Continuing a neighborhood tradition dating back to the 1940s, Berlin’s Flower Street community will honor the fallen defenders of this nation and its principles with an Old-Fashioned Memorial Day Parade on Monday. At 11 a.m., car and motorcycle units, floats, and bands will travel from Stephen Decatur… Read more »