Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines Association’s General Manager John Viola presented his monthly update during the community’s board of directors meeting this week, outlining progress on upcoming capital projects, holiday beautification efforts, and early budget development. Viola said the long-anticipated replacement of the association’s outdated South Side fire station remains on track to… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines officials this week announced that the association is installing a new HVAC unit at the community center—the latest step in an effort to address water-damage issues that occurred in the recreation building earlier this year. OPA General Manager John Viola said the association’s public works team is installing… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors this week approved a capital request to replace an aging Ford Escape used by the Compliance, Permits and Inspections (CPI) Department with a 2025 Ford Bronco for $40,039. The new vehicle will be added to the community’s non-police fleet carpool. OPA General Manager… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is encouraging members to download a new mobile application that will allow homeowners to pay their assessment fees, schedule tee times at the golf course, and receive communitywide announcements, all from their cellphones. At the Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Nov. 22, Keith Calabrese, the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is encouraging members to download a new mobile application that will allow homeowners to pay their assessment fees, schedule tee times at the golf course, and receive communitywide announcements, all from their cellphones. At the Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Nov. 22, Keith Calabrese, the… Read more »
Letters to Santa, a decor competition, and a holiday vendor fair top the lineup By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is rolling out a full lineup of holiday activities this season, offering residents opportunities to get into the festive spirit. One of the efforts is the P.E.P. Club Christmas… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s On What Grounds? has officially transitioned to Cafe Berlin with new ownership and new items, like macarons. Christina and Michael Ewing, who moved to Worcester County from Carroll County in the fall of 2022, officially purchased On What Grounds? on Main Street last month. The couple… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) A new plant nursery has opened in Berlin. String and Petals Nursery, a gardening venture located at 9040 Worcester Highway (Route 113), officially welcomed flora enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 14. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed… Read more »
Don’t guess on rates, attend county hearing Rather than resorting to speculation based on suppositions that are backed by surmises, residents who are angry about the major increases in their county water and sewer bills this quarter should make a point to attend the county commissioners’ Tuesday, Dec. 2 session in Snow Hill. The commissioners,… Read more »
Fire companies show leadership, training It’s a rare circumstance that calls on people to apply all their years of knowledge and training just to get through it. It’s even more uncommon when that knowledge and training will go only so far and must be supplemented by educated guesses, quick improvisations and instinct. Yet, that’s what… Read more »
