Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association this month approved a $55,000 expenditure for insulation work at the beach club in Ocean City as efforts continue to overhaul the facility. At Saturday’s Ocean Pines Board of Directors meeting, John Latham, board secretary, said the directors unanimously accepted a staff recommendation… Read more »
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2026) Worcester County planning officials have reviewed plans for County Commissioner Eric Fiori’s new commercial boat dealership along Route 50. The plans were among three projects on the Worcester County Technical Review Committee’s Oct. 14 agenda, alongside a 59-home community near Ocean Pines, and a storage building off… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2026) Two competing proposals to amend the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors’ meeting procedures sparked debate over whether to impose additional restrictions on how directors introduce motions and discussion topics. During Saturday’s board meeting, directors Rick Farr and Amy Peck offered amendments to Ocean Pines’ Resolution B-02… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2026) The Town of Berlin is formalizing guidelines for employee scheduling, workplace relationships, and timekeeping after a review of its employee handbook identified areas needing additional policies. The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved new employee policies last week regarding flexible scheduling, personal relationships between co-workers, and accurate timekeeping…. Read more »
Stephen D. Tyler Berlin It is with great sadness that Stephen Daniel Tyler, affectionately known as “Styler,” passed away peacefully at age 49 on Oct. 20, 2026, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Styler was preceded in death by his beloved parents Daniel W. Tyler and Phyllis Gronert Tyler, whom he cherished deeply and held close… Read more »
Carolyn Fay Short Bishopville It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Fay Short, age 73, of Bishopville, who departed this life peacefully on Oct. 25, 2026. She was born on Oct. 4, 1953, in Stanley, Virginia, to Elizabeth (Meadows) Warnken and the late Kirby Karl Gray. Carolyn dedicated her life… Read more »
Pines officials need to be respectful Editor, Below is the content of an email I sent to the Ocean Pines Board of Directors following the Oct. 30 meeting in which there were two motions put forth proposing revisions to Resolution B pertaining to the rules regarding the order of meetings of the board. The items… Read more »
Updating manual protects everyone The Berlin Town Council’s modernization of some aspects of the town’s employee manual addresses the realities of the modern workplace as well as the labyrinth of federal wage and hour rules. First, town officials recognized the futility of trying to forbid romantic relationships between coworkers. Strict blanket bans rarely work, as… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2026) The Town of Berlin is financially backing a new police department system meant to streamline cross-agency collaboration and improve communication methods. At its meeting Monday night, the Town Council approved the purchase of a software platform costing $50,563 that will allow Berlin police to share information more… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2026) Classic Berlin get-togethers like the Bathtub Races, the Peach Festival, and the Christmas Parade are returning to town in 2027, now that the Town Council approved several event calendars this week. At Monday night’s meeting, the Berlin Town Council approved 2027 event schedules for the Berlin Chamber… Read more »