Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (March 10, 2022) Final refinements of proposed governance rules tied to Ocean Pines Board candidate qualifications were drafted by the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last week ahead of a related town hall this Saturday. Committee Chair Jim Trummel said the group began crafting bylaw changes last April, with a laundry list of… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 10, 2022) In addition to reassignments made necessary by a resignation, the Berlin Historic District Commission also approved a sign plan for Sound Storm Records at 14 Broad St. and received updates on the proposed 410 Social Eatery and Barroom on the corner of 16 Pitts St. during its meeting last… Read more »
Association members will be brought up to speed on 30-some possible changes By Greg Ellison (March 10, 2022) A host of proposed bylaw changes that are subject to a referendum by Ocean Pines Association voters will be reviewed during a hybrid town hall meeting at the Golf Clubhouse on Saturday at 9 a.m. Over the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 10, 2022) The nonprofit We Heart Berlin is gaining ground on installing table tennis facilities at Burbage Park and is continuing to compile funding for a proposed skate park at a yet-to-be-determined location. We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg said a fundraising campaign is underway to install ping pong… Read more »
But with host of conditions on building’s renovation By Greg Ellison (March 10, 2022) Renovations for a string of storefronts along Main Street in Berlin that formerly housed Town Center Antiques are continuing after the Historic District Commission approved design plans last week. Samantha Pielstick, representing property owner Jack Burbage, presented architectural renderings and detailed… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors last week delayed decisions on proposed governance document revisions, signed off on a grant application to improve nature trails and voted on advisory committee appointments, with all but one approved. M-09 revisions Due to uncertainties on timeframes, Association President Colette Horn withdrew second… Read more »
(March 3, 2022) The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a Monday morning fire in a high-occupancy apartment complex in Berlin. Just before 5:30 a.m. Berlin Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a fire at the Ocean’s East Luxury Apartment Homes complex at 9892 Shore Break Lane in Berlin. Upon arrival, crews discovered fire and… Read more »
Current year financials continue to trend positive, general manager reports By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) Ocean Pines’ financials and progress reports on other projects were updated by General Manager John Viola at the Board of Directors’ meeting last Wednesday. Looking at ending numbers from this January, revenues were favorable by $56,000, offset by expenses… Read more »
FY2022 surplus lets board cut $100 off last year’s bill for non-waterfront property By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) Eclipsing a fiscal high note reached only once before, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last week approved the association’s FY23 budget cut assessments by $100 for non-waterfront properties. Speaking during the board meeting last Wednesday,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) The Ocean Pines Communications Committee continued to discuss the installation of electronic message boards and how to catalog historical community items, and previewed two town halls slated for March during its meeting last Wednesday. Committee Chair Cheryl Jacobs said board of directors discussions last month about upgrading existing marquees… Read more »