By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin continues to make strides in sustainability, and last week the municipality’s efforts were recognized with a renewal of its Sustainable Maryland Certification. Sustainable Maryland is a certification initiative for “municipalities in Maryland that want to go green, save money, and take steps to sustain their quality… Read more »
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Local dollars key to new nonstop air service
By Brian Shane Staff Writer A deal to secure direct flights from Salisbury’s airport to Orlando is on its proverbial final approach before landing. Wicomico County is about to strike a landmark agreement with a low-cost airline, meaning locals could be cruising uninterrupted from the Lower Shore to destinations like Disney World and Universal Studios… Read more »
Pines committee continues talks on geese controls
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee is considering how to minimize the community’s geese population best but first wants to see if a shoreline restoration project has an impact before officially offering a recommendation. ENAC Chair Patricia Garcia said that the group is having trouble finding vendors who… Read more »
State board to decide permit for wind pier; Company wants to build operations, maintenance facility at West OC harbor
By Stewart Dobson Editor U.S. Wind’s plan to build a 353-foot-long pier in the harbor in West Ocean City will go before the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) in Annapolis next Wednesday, when the board decides whether to grant the offshore wind developer the tidal wetlands permit it needs for the project. In addition… Read more »
BFC, EMS officials outline need for more town budget funds
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer At a meeting last week, the Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Fire Company Emergency Medical Services outlined their funding amounts for the next budget. For BFC and BFC EMS, the total request for operations and capital will be $1,055,000 for fiscal year 2026 compared to approximately $699,000 included in this… Read more »
Park’s new gazebo celebrated
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The new gazebo at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines was officially opened and dedicated on Monday, Nov. 11, prior to the remembrance park’s 2024 Veterans Day ceremony. Veterans Memorial Foundation President Marie Gilmore was joined by community officials, including Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola, the… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Let’s keep fear, division out of our county
Let’s keep fear, division out of our county Editor, I love where I live. I think most people who know me understand my deep love of the Eastern Shore and how grateful I am to have lived here for almost 50 years and to have raised my children here. This love is the reason I… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 11/14/2024: Yearly approach only way to control geese
Yearly approach only way to control geese These resident geese that flock, eat, breed and everything else around the ponds in Ocean Pines are like a recurring case of heartburn for which there is no permanent or easy cure. Although the majestic Canada goose can be an inspiring sight, especially when is one standing watch… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 11/07/2024: Election results must matter to officials
Election results must matter to officials While Worcester County voters are celebrating or bemoaning the results of Tuesday’s presidential election — 63% of them will be rejoicing and 34% will be grinding their teeth in despair — the only contests in the county turned out the way they should have. In the three county board of… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Governors must protect our states, treasured assets
Governors must protect our states, treasured assets Editor, Having finally returned from out of town, I was glad to get to read the Oct. 25 edition of the paper until I got to the article with the information about The Maryland Coastal Bays Program’s (MCBP) failure to take a stance on the offshore wind farm when… Read more »