Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Plan would set town’s tax rate by second March mtg. By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (June 27, 2019) A policy designed to set the town’s tax rate further in advance was unanimously approved by the Berlin Town Council Monday night. Town officials cited community member comments during the fiscal year 2020 budget cycle “indicating taxes… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 28, 2019) PreK-12 Literacy and Title I Coordinator Dee Shorts shared with the Worcester County Board of Education the successes and progress made in the PreK-12 programs, how they have evolved the past five years as well the initiatives for the future, last Tuesday. The new English programs first… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (June 20, 2019) Berlin’s Mayor and Council approved two requests to use town facilities for upcoming events last Monday. Elected officials also waived the park fees. Walk at park The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health was permitted to use Stephen Decatur Park for a walk next month. The walk… Read more »
Effort calls for referendum on recent Berlin addition By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (June 20, 2019) Berlin resident Jeff Smith is circulating a petition calling for a referendum on the mayor and Town Council’s approval of the annexation agreement for a proposed gas station and convenience store off Route 50 in Berlin. “This would be the opportunity… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (June 20, 2019) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is calling for donations as part of its recently launched “Every Child Needs” campaign. The organization requests towels, hygiene products, as well as bedding essentials: pillows, blankets, sheets, and pillowcases. “We want to go forward as far as offering the basics, but… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (June 20, 2019) After much debate and discussion, members of Berlin’s Planning Commission narrowly approved the final site plan of a proposed housing development project during a meeting last Wednesday. In a 4-3 vote, the commission backed the updated renderings for a project that has prompted months of objections from… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 20, 2019) Sitting as it does on low-lying land, Ocean Pines often has issues with flooding and drainage, which is why Operations Director Colby Phillips is working on a three-to-five-year plan to “drain the swamp.” “We recognize our drainage problem as one to be managed rather than fully resolved,”… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (June 20, 2019) Frustration might not be a strong enough word to express how some members of Berlin’s Planning Commission feel about the lack of remedial action on a few building eyesores throughout Berlin. “It is an abomination,” Planning Commission Member Newt Chandler said. That and other spontaneous observations were… Read more »
Event fell on Second Friday, Makers Market as crowds fill downtown sidewalks By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (June 20, 2019) Deeley Insurance Group representatives Trevor Freder- ick and Delaney Manning crossed the finish line as the victors of the 30th an- nual Berlin Bathtub Races last Friday. “That was awesome,” Manning said. Manning was the… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 20, 2019) Six of the seven candidates for the Ocean Pines Board of Directors met for this election’s the first candidate forum last Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Tom Janasek, Larry Perrone, Camilla Rogers, Paula Gray, Shawn Kotwica and Gregory Turner attended the forum. Edward Solum could… Read more »