Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 11, 2019) A dilapidated home on the corner of Showell and Flower Streets in Berlin had been scheduled for demolition, but it remains a neighborhood eyesore. At the Monday meeting of the Berlin Town Council, Councilman Dean Burrell wanted to know why. “I know it won’t be burned,” Planning Director… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 11, 2019) It’s been a year since the newly constructed Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library had its soft opening on July 10, and with the first anniversary of its official Aug. 7 ribbon cutting about to arrive, library officials are delighted with the reception it has received…. Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 11, 2019) Admirers of the arts can embrace their inner “weirdos” Friday evening during the second annual “Weirdos Like Us Collaborative Art Show” opening at the Globe. “For me, this is my favorite, because it’s weirdoes just like me, so I feel like I fit in pretty well,” artist… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 4, 2019) Berlin’s Historic District Commission approved sign requests from several area businesses at its meeting last Wednesday. Photography studio The members of Berlin’s Historic Commission approved a sign for a photography studio at the intersection of Main and Jefferson streets. Alyssa Maloof, owner of Alyssa Maloof Photography, said… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 4, 2019) The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee approved two proposals during its June 20 meeting. Park benches Committee members approved spending for park benches for the outdoor space off Old Ocean City Boulevard. The proposed benches cost $1,507, according to a Belson Outdoors quote. Three recycled plastic Malibu… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 4, 2019) Tickets are still available for the 22nd annual Country Western Night at the Ocean Downs Casino, Thursday, July 11. The event, which will start at 5 p.m., was created by 93-year-old Anna Foultz and hosted each year by Ocean Pines nonprofit Star Charities for the benefit of… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 4, 2019) Dr. William Henry and Stephen Decatur parks are getting facelifts. Jeff Fleetwood, managing director for the Town of Berlin, said playground facilities are required to have inspections and these were inspected about one month ago. Safety concerns are the chief reason for the inspections, Fleetwood said, although… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 4, 2019) Crews worked to mitigate the spill of a “caustic chemical” last week at Berlin Falls Park, according to the Berlin’s Managing Director Jeff Fleetwood. Fleetwood said Town Administrator Laura Allen made him aware of a Facebook post circulating last Wednesday about a potential spill that resulted in… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 4, 2019) Language in an ordinance regarding variances was revised following unanimous approval at Berlin’s Town Council meeting last week. Planning Director Dave Engelhart introduced the need for the change during a May 28 council meeting. An applicant appealing a case before the town’s Board of Zoning Appeals in… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 4, 2019) A small act of kindness apparently goes a long way for those in need. Several members of the Berlin Police Department have delivered bags of groceries to people unable to get to Stephenson United Methodist Church Spirit Kitchen and food bank on 123 N. Main St. in Berlin…. Read more »