Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (July 9, 2020) Searching for means to reign in nuisance behaviors from a few short-term rentals in Ocean Pines, the board of directors last Wednesday unanimously rejected a motion to ban the practice, instead opting to explore the possibility of an amendment to the county’s rental property regulations. Director Frank Daly introduced… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 9, 2020) The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department continues to face staffing and operational obstacles because of demographics, training requirements and covid-19. Career Capt. Harvey Booth said the fire department has adhered to coronavirus-related health protocols issued by the Center for Disease Control and the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical System…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 9, 2020) Although plans are on hold until fall, modifications are on tap for the Ocean Pines Library Memorial Garden, which has been revamped over the past few years. Worcester County Library Director Jennifer Ranck said the Ocean Pines branch, which opened in 1999, was funded in part through the sale… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 9, 2020) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on North Main Street in Berlin reopened to the public last Wednesday with a new exhibit about Cpl. Isaiah Fassett. “The new Isaiah Fassett exhibit has several pieces to it,” said Melissa Reid, president of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum…. Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Is there anything better than a hunk of fresh fish or a freshly seared steak to bring a smile to your face? I mean, unless you are a vegan, something I greatly admire, there is something so satiating about a beautiful piece of meat adorning a simple plate. Last… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 9, 2020) The Berlin Historic District Commission unanimously approved the requests for an exterior renovation of a one-bedroom garage and guesthouse at 19 S. Main Street last Wednesday, with the window frames painted a different color. The meeting was a continuation of a June 3 session, when the commission… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 9, 2020) Four recycle cans and 26 trash cans were purchased for Downtown Berlin, according to Economic and Community Director Ivy Wells after the town received a grant through the Main Street Maryland Program. “We received $10,000 for the purchase of new trash cans and recycle cans for the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 9, 2020) The audio walking tour of Berlin unveiled last month has its own background story, considering that it was almost lost to history itself. “The Globe had a cassette tape audio walking tour that I found in a file folder when I was going through some of the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 9, 2020) Berlin might have observed National Pollinator Week from June 22-28, but the buzz in town was toned down somewhat by the distancing requirements necessitated by the efforts to curtail the spread of covid-19. As a Bee City USA affiliate, the town did everything it could safely do… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 9, 2020) The Chesapeake Ghosts Tours has resumed its tours in Ocean City and Berlin for the seventh year. “I started the tours because I wrote a book about the haunted Eastern Shore, and I did a Facebook page for it. It was just very, very popular,” said Mindie… Read more »