Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Council says mayor’s plan to keep old rate won’t work (March 25, 2021) The Berlin Town Council spent two hours Monday night vetting a proposal from Mayor Zack Tyndall to keep property tax rates static for FY22 but eventually voted for a minor increase to 81.5 cents per $100 of assessed value…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 25, 2021) The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously this week to approve a previously rejected general fund reserve policy. Finance Director Natalie Saleh said no additional changes or adjustments were made to a draft version of the reserve policy discussed in detail during the mayor and Council meeting on March 8…. Read more »
Plan proposes to improve working environment and directors’ professionalism By Greg Ellison (March 25, 2021) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors is launching a self-evaluation process to gauge the performance of directors and officers. Director Dr. Colette Horn introduced the proposal, which would begin with board members completing a detailed survey. Horn said the evaluation… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 25, 2021) Although a motion for short-term rental guidelines was delayed because a town hall meeting on the topic is scheduled next month, Ocean Pines residents spent nearly two hours airing their views on the proposed rules during a board of directors’ virtual meeting Saturday. Board member Dr. Colette Horn preempted… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 18, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council heard a variety of ideas Monday night about the future of Heron Park, with some residents in favor of selling parcels 410 and 57, while others suggested transforming the property into an entertainment venue. Berlin resident Tony Weeg began the discussion… Read more »
Program has given facelift to numerous businesses By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 18, 2021) Businesses in Berlin’s Main Street District will have access to more funding for façade improvements, following the town’s receipt last week of a $50,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). “I apply for a community… Read more »
Clock on ballot mailing will start ticking on March 27 By Greg Ellison (March 18, 2021) Sorting out details for an upcoming referendum on whether to limit the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors’ spending authority dominated discussions during the Elections Committee meeting last Friday. The board has scheduled a public hearing on Saturday, March… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 18, 2021) After closing following its New Year’s celebration, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club reopened this past weekend with a slew of pre-St. Patrick’s Day specials in hopes that greener pastures are on the horizon. Matt Ortt Companies CEO Ralph DeAngelus said the Yacht Club returned to service at noon last… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 11, 2021) Berlin Mayor Zackery Tyndall recommended to the Town Council Monday night that it maintain the property tax rate at 80 cents per $100 of assessed value from FY21 to FY22. Currently, the town is projecting revenues of nearly $6.4 million and expenditures about $6.5 million. The 80-cent… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 11, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council reviewed a draft of a general fund reserve policy on Monday night as they set financial goals for the town’s general fund budget. A draft reserve policy that the mayor and council rejected last year has been improved and made more… Read more »