Berlin Commons community space officially greenlighted

By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) The Berlin Planning Commission voted 4-1 last week to approve a community green space for special events and outdoor dining at the intersection of Gay and Jefferson stre...

Pines to hold town hall for short-term rentals concern

By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Ocean Pines officials’ discussion of amending Worcester County short-term rental regulations to enhance enforcement capabilities resurfaced during the board of directo...

White Horse Park, residents reach agreement, avoid trial

By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) Thirty residents of White Horse Park in Ocean Pines reached an agreement with Worcester County and the WHP Community Association last week to avoid a trial and allow the ...

Letter to the Editor

Backs Second Amendment Editor, I had no intention of writing a letter to the editor until I read that shortsighted letter in the May 14 edition. A women was lambasting Worcester County Sheriff Matthew...

Berlin spring cruise returns to downtown

By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) In another return to normalcy as covid-19 concerns continue to fade, the annual Berlin Spring Cruisers event kicks off on Saturday at 10 a.m. as downtown streets will cl...

Letter to the Editor

Time for concessions on offshore wind Editor, Having owned a business in Ocean City for most of my life, I have trouble fathoming why the Mayor and city council are against offshore wind. The argument...

Purnell Crossing newest changes approved

By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Revisions to housing projects at Purnell Crossing north and south were approved by the Berlin Planning Commission in separate votes last week with nary a hint of the con...

Gazette Cartoon

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

State Board Issues Split Decision On Fenwick Hotel’s Outdoor Bar Variance; Commissioner Rules ‘Good Cause’ Burden For Alcohol Sales Not Met

FENWICK ISLAND – Nearly seven months after a contentious public hearing, the state’s alcoholic beverage control commissioner last week denied a local hotel owner’s variance request ...

County’s Grant Funding For Berlin Comes With Warning To Do Better Supporting Emergency Services

SNOW HILL – Despite concerns about the level of funding the town is providing to its fire company, county officials agreed this week not to cut the Town of Berlin’s unrestricted grant.The...