Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 22, 2019) A derelict home that’s become an eyesore on Flower Street is scheduled to be razed via a controlled burn by the Berlin Fire Company, Berlin Planning Director Dave Englehart told the mayor and Town Council meeting last Monday. Engelhart said the burn is set for sometime in September,… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 22, 2019) The Berlin Town Council approved agreed last week to seek state funding to buy lights for the basketball courts at Dr. William Henry Park. Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said the town is seeking a $107,500 grant from the Community Parks and Playground Program of Maryland Department of… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 22, 2019) When one of Berlin’s four electrical power generators went down on July 17, it was the result of a “major failure,” Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence told the Town Council last Monday evening. Lawrence said a piston connecting rod failed on the 16-cylinder engine at the William Street… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association members have every reason to expect good things out of the new board of directors, which will assume its duties officially next week. With the election of three candidates who have expressed their support for the board’s successful approach to business in the past two years — and especially in recent months… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2019) People who visit the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library can find a hidden gem on the second floor: a gallery featuring local artists. “It’s a beautiful space,” said Anna Mullis, executive director of the Worcester County Arts Council.” It is connected to a meeting room and… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2019) A garage fire on Grace Street last month did more than destroy a building — it also revealed another serious problem with parking in Berlin. “It brings it back to the forefront,” Berlin Police Department Chief Arnold Downing said following a Town Council meeting Monday evening. The fire… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2019) The clean-up of toxic chemical at Heron Park – formerly known as Berlin Falls Park — continues after Berlin’s Town Council unanimously approved payment of two invoices totaling more than $26,000 during a meeting Monday evening. “What we’re doing is paying as we go,” said Mayor Gee… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2019) Berlin Falls Park is no longer Berlin Falls Park. It is now “Heron Park,” as declared by the results of public poll. The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved the name change at its meeting Monday evening. Jack Orris, vice-chairman of the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee, addressed… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2019) While one Berlin Little League All-Star team continues its run in the World Series, another squad’s journey ended in the regional tournament. Junior League: The Junior Berlin Little League All-Star team headed to Taylor, Michigan last week for the World Series. The festivities began with the opening… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2019) Motorists who normally travel on Flower Street should seek alternative routes on Monday, as the road is scheduled to be closed for a sewer main repair, Water Resources Director Jamey Latchum told the Town Council Monday night. Latchum said the line in need of repair is located in… Read more »