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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...