Bayside Gazette

07/30/2024

School-aged children in Maryland who receive free or reduced-price meals were automatically enrolled in the SUN Bucks program, an initiative to provide low-income families with grocery money in the summer.

School-aged children in Maryland who receive free or reduced-price meals will automatically be enrolled in the SUN Bucks program, an initiative to provide

07/29/2024

Ronald Lee Davis, 64, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a sexual relationship he had with a student in the 1990s during a hearing last week, but not before the involved parties accused school administration of playing a part in the underage abuse.

A former local band teacher has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a sexual relationship he had with a student years ago, but not before

07/28/2024

Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola addressed community maintenance efforts, upcoming renovations, and enhancement initiatives during the Board of Directors' July 20 meeting.

Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola gave his monthly report at the Board of Directors July 20 meeting, where he addressed maintenance

07/28/2024

Crews with Worcester County Public Works will begin removing snipe signs — or signs placed illegally in county rights-of-way — next week following recent approval of a pilot program.

Crews with Worcester County Public Works will begin removing snipe signs from public rights-of-way next week following approval of a pilot program to

07/28/2024

Ocean Pines Elections Committee Chair Steve Ransdell updated community members on the upcoming Board of Directors election timeline, maintaining that it is proceeding as promised with minimal hiccups.

Ocean Pines Elections Committee Chair Steve Ransdell updated the community on the upcoming Board of Directors election timeline, maintaining that it is

07/27/2024

Among a series of short- and long-term projects, members of the Worcester County Bike and Pedestrian Coalition hope want to construct a trail for bicycling and walking along Route 589

Members of the Worcester County Bike and Pedestrian Coalition hope to include a bike and trail along Route 589 among a series of short- and long-term

07/27/2024

The 16th installment of the event on the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum lawn is expected to draw thousands of attendees.

Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th peach festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to the museum’s lawn on Aug. 3. By Tara Fischer, Staff

07/27/2024

Representatives from the Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club urged town council members to advocate for the passage of a bill in the coming legislative session that incentivizes the return of plastic bottles and similar waste materials for recycling.

Representatives from the Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club urged Berlin Town Council members to advocate for the

07/26/2024

The mayor and council unanimously voted this week to enter extended negotiations with Palmer and Sandy Gillis of Coastal Ventures Properties to purchase and redevelop Heron Park’s parcel 57.

The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously voted this week to enter extended negotiations with Palmer and Sandy Gillis of Coastal Ventures Properties to

07/26/2024

The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of “Runaway Bride,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, with events this weekend.

The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of “Runaway Bride,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard

07/26/2024

Members of the Maryland Board of Public Works approved a series of cuts last week that could impact state funding for arts and health department programming.

State budget cuts approved last week are expected to impact local arts and hrealhjt department programming in Worcester County. By Bethany

07/18/2024

The Berlin Planning Commission heard concept plans, once again, for the proposed Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham last week, but the group showed dissatisfaction with the developer’s apparent lack of attention to Berlin’s historic character in the outlined architecture.

The Berlin Planning Commission heard concept plans, once again, for the proposed Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham last week when the group showed

07/03/2024

The Town of Berlin is sticking to tradition and celebrating Independence Day a day early with a fireworks show to begin at 9 p.m. tonight.

The Town of Berlin is sticking to tradition and however celebrating Independence Day a day early on July 3 with a fireworks show to begin at 9 p.m. By

06/22/2024

Emergency Water Conservation Measures Being Implemented in Riddle Farm and South Ocean Pines

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(June 22, 2024) Due to critically low water tables, Worcester County Public Works crews are asking all residents and visitors within the Riddle Farm and South Ocean Pines areas to discontinue all non-essential outdoor and indoor water uses until further notice.

“In addition to the low water levels, electrical issues caused two well pumps in Ocean Pines to fail, which has resulted in low or no water pressure in certain areas,” Public Works Director Dallas Baker said. “Repairs have been completed but we are now trying to catch up on water production. At this time conservation measures are voluntary; however, public safety, fire protection specifically, is our top priority in these communities, so we are prepared to implement mandatory water restrictions if the situation cannot be resolved quickly. Heavy demand by lawn irrigation is a concern."

“We are working with Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino and county public works crews to keep our residents informed,” Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola said.

Non-essential outdoor water uses include irrigating lawns and landscaping via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems; washing vehicles, except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety; washing exterior building surfaces, parking lots, or driveways; and watering trees and athletic fields.

Anyone seeking additional information may contact 443-783-0039 (Ocean Pines) or 443-783-0041 (West Ocean City). Worcester County Public Works crews are working hard to resolve the water shortage issues and deeply appreciate the public’s support and cooperation during this time.

06/17/2024

Fifth graders visited the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines last week, adding to the hundreds of students who visit the historic site each year.

Berlin Intermediate School fifth graders took a trip to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines on last week to hear stories of the American

06/16/2024

The Mayor and Council have unanimously voted to waive $290 building and fence permit fees for site work and installation of a weather station near Stephen Decatur Middle School.

The Berlin Mayor and Council have unanimously voted to waive $290 building and fence permit fees for site work and installation of a weather station near

06/16/2024

An effort to bring electric meters to the town advanced this week with the launch of an RFP process.

An effort to bring electric meters to the Town of Berlin advanced this week with the launch of an RFP process. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The effort to

06/15/2024

Kids interested in surfing and bodyboarding this summer will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills, tips, and tricks from professional instructor Brian Stoehr.

Ocean Pines kids interested in surfing and bodyboarding this summer will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills, tips, and tricks from

06/14/2024

A seven-year tattoo moratorium was extended for another year on Monday with council members expressing a need for more time to iron out health and safety details.

A seven-year tattoo moratorium in Berlin was extended for another year Monday with the town officials expressing a need for more time to iron out health

06/14/2024

Faculty, staff and students honored the retirement of beloved music and band director J.D. Foell on June 7.

CStephen Decatur High School faculty, staff and students honored the retirement of beloved music and band director J.D. Foell on June 7, with a surprise

06/14/2024

Members of the Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee recently installed the garden to restore wildlife habitats and offset stormwater-related issues.

The Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee recently installed a rain garden at Burbage Park to restore wildlife habitats and offset stormwater-related

06/13/2024

Council members have approved several annual vendor and service contracts and agreed to increase funding for the Heron Park Building Demolition Project to address on-site discoveries.

Berlin council members have approved several annual vendor and service contracts and agreed to increase funding for the Heron Park Building Demolition

06/13/2024

The Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s 34th fundraiser event will commence at 6 p.m., Friday, June 14, downtown.

Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s 34th Berlin Bathtub Races will commence at 6 p.m., this Friday, downtown. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor The Berlin

06/13/2024

After reports of outages in the area over Memorial Day weekend, a Comcast official said last week that the internet interruptions have been fixed.

After reports of outages in the Berlin area over Memorial Day weekend, a Comcast official said last week that the internet interruptions have been fixed.

06/03/2024

As a state task force prepares to address accessory dwelling units, such as in-law suites and tiny homes, Berlin planning officials are trying to determine what, if any, type of the construction should be allowed in town.

As a state task force prepares to address accessory dwelling unit such as in-law suites and tiny homes, Berlin planning officials are trying to determine

06/02/2024

Work by Worcester County Arts Council artists Kathy Gibson and Becky Simonds—as well as pieces they collaborated on — will be on display in the second-floor gallery at the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library throughout this month.

Through June, work by Worcester County Arts Council artists Kathy Gibson and Becky Simonds—as well as pieces they collaborated on — will be on display in

06/01/2024

Ocean Pines Association incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner defend their positions on the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors against three challengers as the election for the governing body’s two available seats nears.

Ocean Pines Association incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner defend their positions on the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors as the election

06/01/2024

Amy Peck, Sherrie Clifford, and Jerry Murphy have thrown their hats into the ring to challenge incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner for the two available seats on the association’s Board of Directors.

Three Ocean Pines residents — Amy Peck, Sherrie Clifford, and Jerry Murphy— have thrown their hats into the ring to challenge incumbents Rick Farr and

05/31/2024

The Berlin Arts and Entertainment District and Berlin Main Street recently received grants from the Worcester County Arts Council to add live music to events such as the farmers market and Oktoberfest.

The Berlin Arts and Entertainment District and Berlin Main Street recently received grants from the Worcester County Arts Council to add live music to

05/31/2024

A week after voting to provide the school system with $1 million less than requested in the coming year’s budget, county officials on May 21 voted 4-3, with Commissioner Caryn Abbott changing her mind, to reduce that figure to just under $105 million. The final vote on the fiscal 2025 spending plan will be June 4.

A week after voting to provide the school system with $1 million less than requested in the coming year’s budget, county officials on May 21 voted 4-3,