By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) Berlin officials are seeking approval from county government for a larger dumpster on county-owned property to address a buildup of commercial trash the town’s public works department says is becoming more than it can handle. The issue of overflowing waste from downtown businesses was back up for… Read more »
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OPA recognizes volunteer with Sam Wilkinson Award
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) Ocean Pines resident Jeanette Latzo was named the Ocean Pines Association Recreation and Parks Department’s volunteer of the year at Saturday’s annual meeting. Citing Latzo’s continued dedication to community engagement, Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue presented the Sam Wilkinson Award to Latzo. The recognition honors a… Read more »
Berlin trims its furniture acquisition; bill still tops $230K
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2026) Following a lengthy discussion Monday night, the Berlin Town Council approved a $230,000 furniture package to outfit Town Hall once its extensive renovations have been completed. The council unanimously approved a furniture package from the Canadian company Teknion for an amount not to exceed $230,951.39. An art… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Commissioners must stay united
Commissioners must stay united Editor, I read the article in the Aug. 6 Bayside Gazette, “Bertino give-back plan fails” and it concerns me. I learn what is going on in county government only by reading the newspapers. The comment from Commissioner Mitrecic about bankrupting the county [to liquidate the county’s $15.2 million budget stabilization fund],… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Renting still a good option on Delmarva
Renting still a good option on Delmarva Editor, I live on the Delmarva Peninsula and realize our area has some of the finest home developers and real estate firms around. What I find a little disturbing, however, is the practice by one builder-real estate developer that implies the only type of housing on Delmarva is… Read more »
08/13/2026 Bayside Editorial: Town Hall furnishing expense sounds right
Town Hall furnishing expense sounds right The amount of money the Town of Berlin intends to spend on furniture when it outfits its newly renovated Town Hall might sound somewhat over the top, but it is decidedly mid-range to budget level, according to statistics compiled by commercial vendors. Whether calculations are based on an office’s… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association’s Annual Meeting announced
Saturday’ event provides updates for residents and certifies election results By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association will have its annual meeting on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Ocean Pines Community Center, where members will receive updates on association business, recognize a community volunteer, and formally certify the results of… Read more »
Planned skate park waiting for word on three grant bids
Berlin’s proposed skating project hopes to receive thousands in outside funds By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Advocates of the creation of a skate park in Berlin are waiting to hear if their bids for three six-figure grants that could advance the ambitious project were successful. Residents and staff members hope to construct… Read more »
Commissioner’s give-back plan fails
Bertino moved to return excess cash to county homeowners By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino’s request this week to explore liquidating the county’s $15.2 million budget stabilization fund to provide rebates to resident homeowners failed Tuesday on a 3-4 vote. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic responded with a lengthy, heated… Read more »
Planning Commission Chair Stoehr files for Berlin council seat
Business owner seeks to fill District 1 seat left open by Green’s victory in commissioner contest By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2026) Berlin Planning Commission Chairman Matthew Stoehr has announced he’s running for the town’s District 1 council seat this fall. Stoehr joined the municipality’s Planning Commission in 2019 and has served as… Read more »