Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Short-term rentals, seasonal versus year-round occupancy — Worcester County and its communities have full agendas of residential zoning matters that, more often than not, seem to operate according to the honor system. As zoning becomes more complicated, as it combines the practical, technical and cultural aspects of what can go where, the enforcement contingents of… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) Prost! Beer lovers can savor a pint during Berlin Oktoberfest this Saturday afternoon in downtown Berlin. “This is the one day of the year where we spell Berlin with an extra “E”: Beerlin,” said Ivy Wells, Berlin’s community and economic development director. Berlin Oktoberfest will take place from… Read more »
Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) Construction on the submerged gravel wetland project on Graham Avenue is expected to start next week after a months-long lag, according to town officials. Darl Kolar, a consultant with E.A. Engineering, Science and Technology Inc., said the project aims to treat stormwater runoff and to reduce runoff pollution…. Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) The last year has been a whirlwind for Greyhound Independent Bookstore co-owner Susan Ayres Wimbrow. “We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for being so supportive,” she said. Wimbrow and her husband, Maury, opened the bookstore on 9 Main St. last year. The bookstore… Read more »
After nearly 10 years, doors raised on third facility for volunteers By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) The Berlin Fire Company officially has a new fire station after formally unveiling Station 3 during a ceremony Sunday afternoon. The newly built fire station is on a two-acre piece of property on Ocean Gateway, about… Read more »
Development to consist of retail, apartments in town By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) A proposed housing and retail property in downtown Berlin received a unanimous endorsement of its site plan by the Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday. Property owner Ernest Gerardi showed members renderings of his three-story property on 2 Stevenson Lane, with… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing advised the Town Council Tuesday night to impose parking restrictions on two narrow streets after firefighting apparatus had to negotiate parked cars to respond to a garage fire earlier this summer. Downing endorsed having no parking on Grace Street and limited parking on… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) The firing last month of Town Administrator Laura Allen resulted in a severance package of three months’ pay, Acting Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood disclosed at the Tuesday night session of the mayor and Town Council. “I’ve wanted to convey to you all [the Town Council], and also the… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) Berlin Planning Commission Chairman Chris Denny took a moment to inquire about existing policies regarding Airbnb’s and short-term rental properties during a meeting last Wednesday. “We’ve just touched it. We haven’t really done any huge amount of work,” said Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart. Denny stressed the importance… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) The OPA Board of Directors voted 4-3 against a motion to have attorneys develop language for collection of legal fees tied to court actions for non-collection matters after cost-benefit questions were raised during its meeting earlier this month. The proposal was among a handful of recommendations discussed… Read more »