Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Sarah Jane Truitt Whaleyville Sarah Jane “Janie” Truitt, age 59, of Wilmington, Del., passed away on May 1, 2026. Born on September 26, 1966, in Whaleyville, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Herman “Bunk” and Shirley Truitt and the beloved sister of Thomas and Jennie Truitt. Janie graduated from Indian River High School and… Read more »
Elizabeth Jacobs Watson Berlin Elizabeth Jacobs Watson, affectionately known as Betty, passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her devoted husband, Roy. Born on November 22, 1938, at the family farm in Worcester County. Betty’s life was a tapestry of love, kindness, and abundant joy… Read more »
Mayor, council look for budget control Berlin’s government wasted an hour Monday night retracing steps taken a couple of weeks ago by the Town Council to eliminate the large gap between revenue and expenses. Rather than moving on to actual new or unfinished business Monday, council members found themselves having to return to ground they… Read more »
William B. Todd Sr. Berlin William B. Todd Sr., age 88, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Washington, D.C. on January 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Claude Milton Todd and Gladys Mae (Maples) Todd. Bill was the co-owner with his wife Sarah of Ocean City Service… Read more »
Berlin must deal with lead pipes issue now It’s not a now-or-never proposition, but it’s close enough for Berlin town officials, who really don’t have a choice but to continue their pursuit of its water line replacement project along Williams Street. This is even though the project’s $1.9 million cost to remove and replace lead… Read more »
Change to increase display of political signs from 30 days to 45 day, officials say By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The timeframe for allowing election signs to be posted in Ocean Pines is likely to be extended, association officials said this week, assuming that Gov. Wes Moore signs the recently passed Senate… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Town of Berlin is pursuing the possibility of paying for parking improvements in public and quasi-public lots with a slice of local room tax revenue. At the Town Council meeting Monday, council members approved a proposal by Councilman Jack Orris that will allocate 10% of the… Read more »
Mayor, finance director oppose approach, decisions in speeches By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council proposed cutting approximately $389,000 from its proposed budget for next year to help cure a revenue shortfall of roughly $400,000 against expenses and to avoid a tax increase. At Monday night’s meeting of the Berlin… Read more »
County reserve fund gives officials flexibility, as other operating costs increase By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) Ocean Pines sewer customers will see one part of their quarterly bill cut in half, as Worcester County moves to pay down some long-term debt. The county plans to reduce the sewer district’s debt service fee… Read more »
Berlin Town Council seeks ways to eliminate $400K shortfall in FY27 budget By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council discussed eliminating the community’s Independence Day fireworks celebration next summer as part of a broader effort to reduce a $400,000 shortfall in the drafted fiscal year 2027 spending plan. At a… Read more »