Berlin council members have unanimously agreed to extend the temporary moratorium passed on July 8 for specific actions of the planning commission as officials continue searching for a full-time director.
Berlin adds month to planning moratorium
News
Worcester County Commissioners eyeing staggered election terms
Commissioner Joe Mitrecic is calling on county leaders to consider staggered terms ahead of the 2026 election to instead of electing all seven officials every four years.
Pines GM Viola highlights community positives at annual meeting
Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola gave an overall positive report on the community’s financial position and amenity improvements at the community’s annual membership meeting on Aug. 10.
Shakespeare performance planned for Friday in Berlin
The Salisbury University-affiliated Fultontown Theatre Company is bringing William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” to Berlin this week.
Worcester County student athletes invited to mental health session Aug. 22
Student athletes from Worcester County high schools will get the chance to attend a presentation on the importance of physical and mental health on Aug. 22.
Worcester County Commissioners strongly oppose developer’s wetlands permit
The Worcester County Commissioners are vehemently opposing Maryland Department of the Environment officials’ favorable recommendation to issue US Wind a wetlands permit for the construction of a pier and bulkhead on Harbor Road in West Ocean City.
Bayside Gazette Editorial 8/15/2024: New OP board should follow current path
Voters give board chance for repeat The Ocean Pines Association has reached the Goldilocks level, General Manager John Viola said Saturday at the association’s annual meeting, and not only does that appear to have happened, but it also looks as if the community’s fiscal and physical circumstances will continue in that direction for another year…. Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Landowner details solar farm benefits
Landowner details solar farm benefits Editor, The story of community solar in Worcester County is that it benefits our community. As a landowner in Worcester County, the recent story “MACo officials present overview of solar projects on Worcester County ag land” by Bethany Hooper raises several issues that warrant additional local perspective. My property is… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association president touts successes
Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors President Rick Farr thanked the community’s staff and volunteers and highlighted the HOA’s most notable accomplishments from the past 12 months at the neighborhood’s annual meeting last Saturday.
Farr, Heavner officially win re-election to Ocean Pines board of directors
The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election results, announced Aug. 8, revealed incumbents Rick Far and Jeff Heavner successfully defended their seats, and at a special meeting Monday, the results were validated.