Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
With construction permits in hand, company needs weather’s cooperation By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) A cell phone tower will begin to rise in Ocean Pines next month as consumers, local law enforcement and homeowners association officials look forward to some relief from the unreliable mobile phone service that has plagued the community… Read more »
Developer hoping to secure building permit from Berlin before end of calendar year By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2026) The Berlin Planning Commission last week approved a site plan for a proposed 18-megawatt solar project that would become the largest solar installation in Worcester County. The New Jersey-based company Soltage is proposing six… Read more »
Art for sale at the Pines media center starting Oct. 1, proceeds to be donated By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2026) Art pieces will be up for grabs this fall at the Ocean Pines Library, with 100% of the sale proceeds to be split into donations to the media center’s programs and the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2026) The Ocean Pines Police Department is adopting new recruitment methods as it aims to overcome a significant staffing deficit. According to Operations Commander Lt. Joseph Bailey, the department is working with eight officers, or half of what is required for an adequately staffed station. “We need eight… Read more »
Town looks to nail down regulations, work session planned on Monday night By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2026) Berlin officials continued discussing guidelines for accessory dwelling units during a planning commission meeting last week, focusing on design standards and how the town can review proposed units without creating burdensome barriers to construction. The… Read more »
Say Severn Management doesn’t respond, so they have called in Legal Aid By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2026) Maryland Legal Aid has stepped up to help residents of a senior housing community in Berlin who have been dealing with poor living conditions and a property management company that has not responded to their… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2026) Berlin’s outdoor burning policy returned to the council agenda this week as officials try to maintain town safety while acknowledging the needs of large property owners, who require special considerations for disposing of yard and storm debris. Under a proposed code amendment discussed at Monday night’s Town… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2027) Berlin officials are finalizing the municipality’s guidelines for building accessory dwelling units ahead of a state-mandated Oct. 1 deadline, with this week’s discussion focusing on how big or small these structures should be. On Monday, the Berlin Planning Commission, the mayor and Town Council met for a… Read more »
(Sept. 17, 2025) Touch of Italy Hospitality Group is warning customers and the public that several of its business Facebook pages have been compromised and currently are outside the company’s control. The company said unauthorized individuals have posted inflammatory and inappropriate content on the pages that is unrelated to Touch of Italy Hospitality Group or… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2026) The Town of Berlin approved a contract with Groundwork Solutions Inc. on Monday to handle its Westminster, Abbey and Upshur stormwater management upgrades project. The $605,684 project, approved by the Berlin Town Council in July, will improve water quality in Newport Bay and help reduce flooding. Groundwork… Read more »