Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Controversy surrounding the Ocean Pines Association’s decision to cut ties with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines, formerly the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, was recently rehashed.
The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted in a 6-1 majority to dissolve the community’s Racquet Sports Advisory Committee following mold allegations and membership option controversies.
The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved liquor license requests for a trio of businesses in Berlin last week.
Berlin council members have approved a tax rate of $0.8275 per $100 of assessed land value, the same as it is now.
Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission have voted to approve cedar impression vinyl siding for a Formstone home on South Main Street.
A pool, exercise equipment, office space and a community kitchen were among the numerous ideas voiced by members of the public at the meeting about the new Berlin community center last week.
Fox’s Pizza Den on Samual Bowen Boulevard off of Route 50 has transitioned to carryout and delivery only, and Smashed Bar and Grille has moved in to offer dine-in service.
Local plans will have to change if Worcester County wants state funding for a new Buckingham Elementary School.
The two incumbents whose seats on the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors are running up this year have already filed for re-election as the political season gets underway.
Worcester County education officials recently reviewed the school system’s proposed budget with the County Commissioners in a lengthy work session.