Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Advances against last year noted in revenue collection By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) The first quarter of Berlin’s general fund budget for FY22 performed well, according to a report to the Town Council Monday, with revenues significantly ahead of last year and expenses only slightly higher. Finance Director Natalie Saleh, who reviewed general and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) Berlin’s Parks Commission discussed proposed ping pong and disc golf projects at its facilities during its meeting last Tuesday. We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg and board member Brian Robertson reported on recent fundraising efforts and planned equipment purchases for ping pong at John Howard Burbage Park…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) The Berlin Town Council on Monday agreed to allow We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg to purchase ping pong tables ahead of gaining final approval to install the feature at John Howard Burbage Park. “While the tables are available and in stock from the supplier. I wanted… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) Looking to define major expenditures in the future, the Berlin Town Council on Monday began the process of mapping its five-year capital projects plan. Mayor Zach Tyndall prepared the initial draft of a town wide assessment of possible capital requests for each department. Tyndall said the intent is to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) After debating the merits of stucco over brick and the possibility of enlarging the windows, Berlin’s Historic District Commission approved architectural updates for the corner property at 16 Pitts St. at its meeting last Wednesday. Samantha Pielstick, representing property owner Jack Burbage, returned to review planning details left unsettled… Read more »
It’s No-Scam November, Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser reminded the public this week, and that means extra scrutiny is being directed at the bogus offers many of us receive all year-round. Because of the Internet and highly advanced telephone techniques, the odds of getting ripped off have soared since the days of door-to-door salespeople… Read more »
The time has come for another fresh pasta recipe. It has been a while. But there is just something so majestic about a pile of eggy gluten coated in reduced cream and wine. And did I mention that it’s topped off with some fresh lobster? The Maine lobster provides a fabulous meat, at once sweet… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) The Berlin Town Council will issue requests for proposals for street paving and replacing a failing well on Branch Street, council members decided Monday. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said the paving work includes Stevenson Lane, Decatur Street and Graham Avenue east, as well as replacing a walkway in Stephen… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
Cool heads in a moment of crisis prevailed at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club Sunday, as bartender Rob Ruszin and manager Judie Scotti saved the life of a heart attack victim by deploying a defibrillator and administering CPR. To hear them tell it, they weren’t that calm when they discovered a customer on the floor… Read more »