Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An Ocean Pines Library helper was named “Volunteer of the Year” last week for her dedication to maintaining a smoothly run facility. The awardee was honored at a luncheon with a proclamation from the Worcester County Commissioners. On Wednesday, April 30, Vicki O’Mara, a member of the Friends of the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two new bocce ball courts will be installed at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club next week for a total project cost of $50,692, community officials said late last month. Earlier this year, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved a staff recommendation to allow an outside contractor, Southwest Greens… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Several Ocean Pines homeowners have recently received violations citing yard leaf accumulation as the winter season ends and spring commences. The notices have created a stir among residents, many of whom claim the infraction letters are unfair and a disruption to maintaining the neighborhood’s wooded beauty. The conversation surrounding leaf… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The incumbent MK Election Services from Pittsburgh will handle the Ocean Pines Association’s 2025 Board of Directors Election, per a board vote at last week’s special meeting. At a special board meeting on Friday, May 2, the OPA board chose MK Election Services, the vendor who conducted the community’s election… Read more »
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has convened a nominating commission to fill two judicial vacancies on the Lower Shore. “Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester County residents deserve diverse, talented, and knowledgeable representation on their Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission,” Moore said in an April 25 statement. “These appointees reflect our commitment to… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Around 70 years ago, Ocean City and Berlin students left their respective schools to attend the new, combined Stephen Decatur High School, ending a contentious sports rivalry and kickstarting an institution that has since been home to the Decatur Seahawks. To celebrate the anniversary, SDHS’s first graduating group is getting… Read more »
Tidal Health, Atlantic put patient care first Congratulations to the leadership at Tidal Health and Atlantic General Hospital for bringing the two institutions together after years of competing for the loyalty and support of the coastal population. By formally merging last week, the hospitals’ boards of directors and executives put an end to a relationship… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin will issue a purchase order this week for a new vacuum truck to avoid anticipated price hikes due to steep tariffs to be implemented by the Trump Administration. At a Monday, April 28 meeting of the Berlin Town Council, the municipality unanimously approved the purchase of a Vaccon Aeroboost… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Opposing a proposed sewer and water fund budget that would increase quarterly utility rates remains the priority of Ocean Pines and its Worcester County representatives, who held a public meeting last Wednesday that included the threat of legal action. Convening in the Ocean Pines Library at the invitation of Worcester… Read more »
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Annette Wallace was announced as the next superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools last week, replacing predecessor Lou Taylor. The appointment marks Wallace as the first woman to hold the position in Worcester. The announcement was made on April 24 at a special Worcester County Board of Education meeting. Wallace graduated… Read more »