Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 27, 2023) It’s about that time to get the boat in the water and the Ocean City Power Squadron wants to make sure all boaters take to the waters safely by being in compliance with federal and state laws, and particularly regarding the requirements for onboard safety equipment. That’s… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 26, 2023) More than 80 people turned out at the Berlin Library last Wednesday night for a “guided conversation” on the present and future growth of Berlin. “This is part of a multistage process geared toward a community-wide discussion on growth,” Mayor Zack Tyndall told the audience. “We want it… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
New Urbanism, as explained by architect Dhiru Thadani last Wednesday in Berlin, is just a new name for the old way this country’s cities and towns were developed in the pre-suburban sprawl era. Towns and big city neighborhoods back then seemed to have one of everything within walking distance for most people, as population centers… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 What can’t you top with a good, fresh, local fried egg? There is egg custard ice cream, so I sit here with my A.D.D.-addled brain wondering how well a fried egg, sans salt and pepper, would fare on such a sweet offering. Perhaps I won’t try that one for… Read more »
Ensuring shore voices are heard in capitol Editor: As a Maryland State Senator representing Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties and with the end of the 2023 legislative session, I wanted to share my general approach to public service and the facts of how I advocate for our shore priorities with a new governor and administration,… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 20, 2023) The United Women of Faith chapter at the United Methodist Community Church at Ocean Pines assembled hygiene kits this week to be distributed wherever there is need. These kits include a hand towel and washcloth, soap, bandages, toothbrush, comb, and nail clippers, all placed in a plastic… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 20, 2023) Although a protest was announced by members of the “Do it for Gavin” Facebook group for the Saturday Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting, just two women arrived to hold signs. Their quiet protest was in response to the remarks from Board President Doug Parks last… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 20, 2023) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola provided a rapid-fire report on the association’s successes over the past month, focusing on police, racquet center and maintenance at Saturday’s board of directors meeting. Viola said the police department has seen some successes, which uses a new process for police… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 20, 2023) General Manager John Viola continues to provide a sunny outlook on the financial health of Ocean Pines. “We are 11 months in. I think it is safe to say we will be at the $1.1 million, plus or minus $100,000, depending on the weather,” Viola said. While… Read more »