Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Officials say South Station needs $7 million rebuild By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) After securing $1.35 million in state funding, Ocean Pines Fire Department officials are looking to rebuild the four-decade old South Station for approximately $7 million, with the community on the hook for about half the tab. Ocean Pines Fire Department President… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) Hoping to spread positivity and warm memories, blown-glass artisan Jeff Auxer referenced visions from Italy to create “Berlin Love Locks,” a trio of large gate-like panels outside his studio and gallery on Jefferson Street. “Love Locks,” a long popular romantic tradition for couples in Europe and elsewhere, are padlocks… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) In addition to testing new equipment and reviewing the ballot design, the Ocean Pines Election Committee last week produced candidate forum questions for this summer’s board of directors election. Three seats are open this year. They are now held by Director Larry Perrone, who was elected to a first… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) Countering misguided perceptions about community association operations was the focus of an Ocean Pines Board of Directors work session last week with the Strategic Planning Committee. Committee Chair Bernie McGorry opened the meeting last Tuesday at the Golf Clubhouse with the intention of defining the association’s overall approach to… Read more »
Department heads say they have cut budget to bare bones By Greg Ellison (March 31, 2022) With expenditure requests outpacing projected revenues in its FY23 draft budget, the Berlin Town Council voted on Monday to delay a scheduled public hearing for real property tax rates until April 11. During a first reading for the proposed… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 31, 2022) Final language changes to several bylaws sections proposed for revision were approved by the Ocean Pines Board of Directors during its meeting last Wednesday. The last-minute revisions are part of a lengthy list of bylaws updates intended for a referendum vote by membership this spring. The issues covered last… Read more »
(March 31, 2022) Multiple fire units responded Saturday for a house fire at 10016 Carey Road in Berlin that took the life of a beloved canine. The fire also claimed the home and personal possessions of residents Julie and Jeffrey Burton, who operate Surfside Rooster in West Ocean City. The Berlin Volunteer Fire Company was… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 31, 2022) Ahead of a board of directors work session slated for Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Strategic Planning Committee met last Thursday to prepare discussion points from survey data acquired in 2021. Committee Chair Bernie McGorry said the “informal’ work session would be a hybrid event held virtual and in-person at… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 31, 2022) Following hours of commentary from supporters and opponents of rental regulations, the Berlin Town Council voted on Monday to create and impose new rules for short-term rentals as of July 1. Mayor Zach Tyndall said the hot-button topic has been bandied about for several years. “The intent is to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 31, 2022) Monthly financial figures and pending capital expenditures for lighting, pickleball courts, audio-visual equipment and golf carts were highlighted during General Manager John Viola’s report to the Ocean Pines Board last Wednesday. Viola opened his presentation to the board with an update on new lighting at the North Gate Bridge…. Read more »