Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Judge Gerald V. Purnell, the Eastern Shore’s first African-American District Court judge, has retired after an 18-year career on the bench. His last day was August 31, according to online records. Purnell was appointed by former Gov. Robert Ehrlich and began his judgeship in 2006. Of the seven people who… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Planning Commission approved revisions to the Oceans East site plan building mix and density at the body’s meeting last week. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the municipality’s planning group unanimously green-lit modifications to Seahawk Road’s Oceans East project, a luxury apartment initiative across from Stephen Decatur Middle School. Rather… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is gearing up to offer residents an array of holiday and Christmas-themed events as the festive season approaches. The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting is returning for its 14th year. On Saturday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at White Horse Park,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Town Council agreed to reallocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds set aside for other capital projects to be moved to downtown parking efforts. At the governing body’s Tuesday, Nov. 12 meeting, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall recommended that the council agree to reallocate chunks of remaining money… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to prioritize its environmental impact and beautification efforts by installing pollinator garden beds on Ocean Parkway medians. Pollinator gardens are essential to the health of the ecosystem. They aid the survival of pollinating insects, like bees, through attraction by planting flora that produces pollen and… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Per a motion made and approved last week, Berlin Mayor and Council meetings will now begin at 6 p.m., moving up an hour from the previously established start time of 7 p.m. Councilmember Steve Green suggested modifying the time at which meetings begin at the Berlin Town Council’s Tuesday, Nov…. Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Developers for the proposed Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham received the approval they needed last week to continue moving forward. In what was at least the fourth appearance before the body in the last year, the Microtel representatives presented a revised concept plan to the Berlin Planning Commission once… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Planning Commission supports the adoption of Worcester County’s design guidelines and standards as an interim solution until a planning director is hired. The commission has agreed to amend the Worcester County design guidelines, tweaking them to fit the historic town so that commercial developers may have a set… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines pedestrians will now have another trail option with a new walking path from Pintail Park to Mumford’s Landing entrance by the community’s yacht club. According to a press release issued by OPA, Bay Colony resident Ralph Ferrusi emailed the association to suggest creating a trail through the open… Read more »
Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council continue to discuss the sale of Heron Park’s parcel 57 for $1.2 million as the developers and the town work toward an official agreement. The Town of Berlin and developers Palmer and Sandy Gillis of Coastal Ventures Properties entered into extended negotiations in July regarding the… Read more »