Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
East Berlin residents say pressure to sell continues to rise in neighborhoods By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) The bitter cold outside last Wednesday night did not dissuade dozens of residents from venturing out to talk about the Town of Berlin’s strategic plan at St. Paul’s Church on Flower Street. More than 40 people… Read more »
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 »
Designation presented at annual dinner last Thursday for first time since 2022 By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) A lifelong resident known for his devotion to the Berlin Little League and dedication to preserving the town’s historic architecture is this year’s recipient of the Berlin Award. Town officials honored Norman “Nornie” Bunting with… 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 »
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 »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) Public Works crews have started to replace water meters in Berlin with a new Smart Water Meter that will wirelessly transmit water use data. The data will improve the accuracy of water meter billing, according to town officials. Crews will replace meters during regular business hours Monday through… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) Trees are part of the natural beauty of Ocean Pines. But as the community ages, so do the trees. The OPA Environment and Natural Assets Advisory Committee is encouraging the planting of new trees both in public areas and on residential lots. “Ocean Pines is getting to an… Read more »