Developer alters Oceans East site plan’s 2nd phase

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Planning Commission approved revisions to the Oceans East site plan building mix and density at the body’s meeting last week. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the munic...

Holiday events announced for Ocean Pines area; Christmas tree lighting planned at park Nov. 30

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is gearing up to offer residents an array of holiday and Christmas-themed events as the festive season approaches. The Ocean Pines Recreation a...

Berlin shuffles ARPA funds to parking issue; Former Rails and Trails line item of $64K will now be set aside to address supply

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Town Council agreed to reallocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds set aside for other capital projects to be moved to downtown parking efforts. ...

OPA, Garden Club project aims to attract beneficial insects to new plant beds

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to prioritize its environmental impact and beautification efforts by installing pollinator garden beds on Ocean Parkway medians. Poll...

Berlin approves change to start time of meetings

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Per a motion made and approved last week, Berlin Mayor and Council meetings will now begin at 6 p.m., moving up an hour from the previously established start time of 7 p.m...

Microtel wins support vital to continuing forward; Project’s revised concept earns commission backing

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Developers for the proposed Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham received the approval they needed last week to continue moving forward. In what was at least the fourth appe...

Berlin planners support new commercial building design guidelines

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Planning Commission supports the adoption of Worcester County’s design guidelines and standards as an interim solution until a planning director is hired. The...

Resident’s idea becomes new trail in Ocean Pines

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines pedestrians will now have another trail option with a new walking path from Pintail Park to Mumford’s Landing entrance by the community’s yacht club. Accor...

Berlin officials talk building sale specifics

Tara Fischer Staff Writer  The Berlin Mayor and Council continue to discuss the sale of Heron Park’s parcel 57 for $1.2 million as the developers and the town work toward an official agreement. The...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 11/21/2024: Coastal Bays Program deserves some slack

Coastal Bays Program deserves some slack It’s understandable that some Worcester County Commissioners are miffed at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program for taking money from the devil, as in a $125,00...