Berlin apartment fire on Monday morning solicits multiple area responders

(March 3, 2022) The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a Monday morning fire in a high-occupancy apartment complex in Berlin. Just before 5:30 a.m. Berlin Volunteer Fire Company was...

Viola updates OP projects, budget

Current year financials  continue to trend positive, general manager reports By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) Ocean Pines’ financials and progress reports on other projects were updated by General M...

Suplee perfects pizza crust after 40 yrs.

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I did it. I finally did it. After almost 40 years of trying, I actually made a good pizza crust. And not just good, but nigh perfect. Of course, I cannot take credit for...

OP budget passes with big assessment drop

FY2022 surplus lets board cut $100 off last year’s bill for non-waterfront property By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) Eclipsing a fiscal high note reached only once before, the Ocean Pines Board of Di...

OP Communications Committee talks next steps for signage

By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) The Ocean Pines Communications Committee continued to discuss the installation of electronic message boards and how to catalog historical community items, and previewed...

Berlin Council Briefs

By Greg Elliosn (March 3, 2022) Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall and Town Council discussed an upcoming community bike ride, along with ordinances tied to zoning for crematoriums, short-term rental regulatio...

OP Chamber launches new Restaurant Week, March 6

By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) With hopes of establishing a new tradition for area foodies, the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce is launching its inaugural Restaurant Week from March 6-12. Chamber Exe...

Berlin delays park land sale to review value

Heron Park property price awaits update of appraisal By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) Based on concerns aired by a host of residents, the Berlin Town Council voted on Monday to seek updated appraisals ...

Gazette Cartoon

Cartoon by Jim Adcock The post Gazette Cartoon appeared first on Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette.

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Introduced In Berlin

BERLIN– Elected officials introduced an ordinance regulating short-term rentals this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council held a first reading of an ordinance that establishes regulations go...