Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Residents who received two notices will lose access to all amenities, voting rights By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Most properties in Ocean Pines are well maintained, but some can be an eyesore. Ocean Pines Association Director Elaine Brady has made addressing those properties a priority. During the elections, Brady noted that she and… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided an update on the association’s financials at the January board meeting on Saturday. For the month of December, the budget was favorable by $121,000. Revenue came in at $39,000 more than budgeted and expenses came in favorable by $82,000. Golf… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Members of the Ocean Pines Association approved and discussed the following matters at their regular monthly meeting last Saturday: Latham joins Worcester County Veterans Memorial Board Association Director John Latham has been appointed to the board of directors for the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. Latham is a United… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2023) The Town of Berlin is looking for a new member for its Board of Supervisors of Elections. Members of the election board do everything “from soup to nuts with the elections,” Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said. The members accept candidate filings, create the ballot, run the elections… Read more »
Board wary of increasing slip fees up to 15 percent in draft document proposal By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors met last Thursday to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 24-25, and it continues to appear that most Ocean Pines residents will see another decrease in their… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Berlin Planning Commission held another listening session last Wednesday night to hear residents’ opinions on updating the comprehensive plan for the town. The commission is responsible for updating the plan, which was last done in 2010. This plan, which is required by state law to be updated… Read more »
Season Kickoff and Expo, electronic signs, contests get messages to residents By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 19, 2024) Being a part of the communications advisory committee in Ocean Pines is not just about communications, according to its members, who believe it’s also about getting people involved in the community. That’s why the committee is heavily… Read more »
Parking availability remains major concern shared by many at planning meeting By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) Berlin residents had the opportunity to offer observations and ask questions at a strategic planning meeting hosted by the Salisbury University Business Economic and Community Outreach Network last Wednesday at the Berlin Library. With the Town Council… Read more »
Golf shows revenue gains as OP plan expects $2M increase in total income By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) Most Ocean Pines residents can expect another decrease in lot assessments in the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. The proposed non-waterfront lot assessment drops from $886 to $850, while waterfront lots remain steady at $1465, in… Read more »
By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) As the holidays end and winter sets in, Berlin establishments have created special menus for their Restaurant Week. Approximately 15 eateries are participating this year, including The Globe, On What Grounds, Rayne’s Reef Soda Fountain and Grill, Blacksmith, The Sterling Tavern, 410 Social, and The Atlantic Hotel Bistro… Read more »