Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin residents are encouraged to support local eateries over the next few days, as tomorrow, Jan. 17, the town’s restaurant week kicks off. The festivities will extend through Jan. 23. Restaurants all over town will be offering deals and modified menus for the next week. Those who wish to participate may… Read more »
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Berlin transfers unassigned funding to town hall renovation, police pension
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin officials unanimously agreed to reallocate $2.7 million from the town’s unassigned general fund balance to act as a cushion for potential new projects and financial challenges. The transfer of funds will bolster the capital reserve, the debt reduction reserve, the police Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension (LEOPS) reserve, and the stabilization… Read more »
Berlin moratorium lifted, planning director hired
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s moratorium on final site plan approvals, rezonings, and annexations will be lifted gradually and slowly as the town secures the servies of a new planning director. On Monday, Jan. 13, the Berlin Town Council unanimously voted to lift the pause on final site plan review while continuing the moratorium for… Read more »
OPA Board favors single racquet sport membership option
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Despite earlier reports the Ocean Pines Association was a year or more away from a single racquet center sports membership option, the board of directors has agreed an updated pricing system should be implemented immediately. The decision was made at the Wednesday, Jan. 9 annual budget review meeting. OPA Board President… Read more »
Touch of Italy tapped for Ocean Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines residents and members of the Ocean Pines Association will have the opportunity to learn more about the association’s new food and beverage vendor on Thursday. At noon at the Community Center, representatives of Touch of Italy restaurants will be available for a question-and-answer session and to share their… Read more »
01/16/2025 Bayside Editorial: Town’s slow approach will help new director
Town’s slow approach will help new director Congratulations to the Town of Berlin’s mayor and council for filling the vacant planning director slot and having the good sense to not set up new hire Ryan Hardesty to fail by lifting its planning moratorium all at once. Working in any public capacity and dealing with unfamiliar… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Homestead cap projects residents
Homestead cap projects residents Editor, Your article “Local Property Assessments Jump” in the January 10 edition left out a very important piece of information. The statewide Homestead Tax exemption credit allows both counties and cities to adopt a lower ceiling for the exemption than the state standard of 10%. The exemption applies only if the… Read more »
Charles Elwood Bailey
Charles Elwood Bailey Berlin Charles Elwood Bailey, age 82, passed away on Saturday, Jan.11, 2025, in Berlin. Born in Ocean City, he was the son of the late Ollie Bailey and Pearl Clark Bailey. Charlie, as he was called, grew up in Ocean City and attended Stephen Decatur High School. Charlie was a painter and… Read more »
Gary Lee Kuebler
Gary Lee Kuebler Berlin Gary Lee Kuebler, age 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded in love, on Friday Jan. 10, 2025, at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Salem, Oregon, he was the beloved son of the late Lowell and Elizabeth Kuebler. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Doris Jean Kuebler, and his… Read more »
Worcester Youth eyes milestone year; 50th anniversary celebration on tap, other special events
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services will mark its 50th anniversary this year with a host of celebrations and fundraisers. The series of occasions and events recognizing the service’s quarter-century milestone will culminate in a 50th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 11, 2025 at Mariner’s Country Down. “I’m really proud to… Read more »