Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) After kicking off the season last month, Berlin’s 2nd Friday returns tomorrow at 5 p.m., with downtown overflowing with artists, musical performers and children’s activities. Berlin Economic & Community Development Director Ivy Wells said this year’s inaugural run in April was a resounding success. “I was pleasantly surprised and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) After opening boat slips earlier this month, Ocean Pines Marina Manager Ron Fisher is prepared for another busy season on the waterways. “We were exceptionally busy last year during the season,” he said. Fisher said marina slip rentals, which normally are available from May 1 through the end of… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) Opened last week just six months after it was conceived of, the Sterling Tavern at 119 N. Main Street in Berlin carries forward a family tradition for owners Matt and Brooke Borrelli. Selbyville native Matt Borrelli said the new venture got underway after he began to weigh a career… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) Berlin native and hoops enthusiast Adrian Bowen is hoping to launch a community project to beautify the basketball courts in Henry Park with an array of bright colors to make the site more appealing for players of all ages. Bowen, who was accompanied by Carol Rose, presented the proposal… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 6, 2021) The Ocean Pines Strategic Planning Committee continued charting its progress during its most recent meeting in late April. Co-Chairman Bernie McGorry reviewed the groups’ work since it was reconstituted earlier this year. “We’re starting to get our legs,” he said. McGorry said the community lacks a strategic plan on which… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I am pensive as I pull the succulent meat off of my chicken wings after a small catering function. I am bound and determined to make this summer an epic season. After last year, many of us are simply burnt out; defeated in many ways. In an industry that… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 6, 2021) The Berlin Parks Commission vetted a proposal this week from local disc golf pros Austin Widdowson and Shawn Johnson to install an 18-hole course at Stephen Decatur Park. Widdowson and Johnson, both members of Eastbound Disc Golf, presented initial plans to enhance Stephen Decatur Park during the commission meeting… Read more »
Two-year-old recovering from 25-foot fall into water By Greg Wehner (May 6, 2021) A 2-year-old toddler is safe after being ejected from a car and into Assawoman Bay during a multicar crash that left one vehicle dangling over the side of the Route 90 bridge on Sunday. As horrific as the accident sounds, there were… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 6, 2021) The Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee discussed the challenges of forming an Elections Search Committee and the power delegated to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) during its meeting on Friday. Committee Chairman Jim Trummel presented a pair of concerns raised by a bylaws review work group that is… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 6, 2021) The Berlin Youth Club summer camp will return to in-person activities this summer, after employing a virtual format last year because of the covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Jennifer Leggour, executive director of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, provided the Berlin Parks Commission an update on 2021 program plans during… Read more »