Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Mallory Panuska (June 24, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools officials believe the best place for students to learn is in-person, in the classrooms. But in some circumstances — as the covid-19 pandemic spotlighted — a virtual learning environment works better. That is why officials recently rolled out a digital program option for the 2021-22… Read more »
Ocean Pines amenities get back to full swing as covid restrictions fade from view By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola reviewed current infrastructure projects and provided amenity updates during the Board of Directors meeting last Wednesday. Bulkhead maintenance budgeted for the 2020/21 fiscal year is on track to wrap… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) New means to publicize the upcoming Board of Directors election and increase attendance at the annual Homeowners’ Meeting were discussed about during the Ocean Pines Communication Committee meeting last Thursday. Committee Chairwoman Cheryl Jacobs asked how the group could help promote both the election ballot due date on Aug…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Turf conditions at the Ocean Pines Golf Course have improved this season because of the remedial care it has received, but now that care is being adapted for the hotter weather July and August. Course superintendent Justin Hartshorne provided an overview of current efforts during the board of directors… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (June 17, 2021) The Lewis Road sewer expansion project, an initiative some 20 years in the making, was finally confirmed after the Worcester County Commissioners narrowly passed a funding proposal from the Department of Environmental Programs on Tuesday. The $2.05 million project, which will connect long underserved residents along the road that… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council highlighted the upcoming national Pollinator Week and approved emergency generator repairs at its meeting Monday. National Pollinator Week To officially unveil the 2021 National Pollinator Week, slated from June 21-27, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall read a proclamation designating the municipality’s observance of the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) To assure their ballots arrive on time for the upcoming Ocean Pines Board election, members of the Ocean Pines Association are being advised that the United States Postal Service continues to experience delivery delays. Ballots for the 2021 election are scheduled to go out the week of July 12… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) When the Ocean Pines Racquet Sports Committee met last Wednesday, most of the volleying concerned marketing efforts. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue gave the committee an update regarding banners being produced to promote the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex. Banner design questions yet to be decided… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) As something of a prelude to Father’s Day, the annual Ocean Pines Anglers Club “Teach a Kid to Fish Day” takes place Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the South Gate Pond near the Worcester County Veterans’ Memorial. Ocean Pines Anglers Club member Jack Barnes said the educational offering goes… Read more »
Proponents say enforcing rules job of association By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) Going into its vote on short-term rental regulations Wednesday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors gave the public the opportunity to join the discussion at a town hall meeting Saturday. Director Frank Daly, who has led the multi-year effort to establish… Read more »