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Cutting park purchase debt leads list of priorities, along with new community center By Greg Ellison (Jan. 6, 2022) Long-term goals, such as selling parcels in Heron Park and planning a new community center, along with recent conversations about short-term rental regulations, are among the Berlin Town Council’s priorities for 2022. In early December, the… Read more »
Mayor pursuing community outreach on social media to solicit residents’ input By Greg Ellison (Jan. 6, 2022) In addition to reviewing 2021 accomplishments at the Berlin Town Council meeting Monday, Mayor Zack Tyndall hopes to receive constituent opinions as he develops goals for 2022. Tyndall said Berlin’s Town Charter requires the mayor to give the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 6, 2022) Berlin’s sixth annual Restaurant Week will kick off Monday and run through Sunday, as local dining establishments offer special fare with special pricing. Economic & Community Development Director Ivy Wells said as of Tuesday the Atlantic Hotel and Crush N Crab were the only establishments to submit menus. “Hopefully,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 23, 2021) Following a request from the Ocean Pines Board of Directors, the Bylaws and Resolution Committee began discussions last week about reconfiguring the candidate Search Committee. Director Colette Horn initiated the discussion of possible changes to the Search Committee, which is tasked with soliciting election candidates, during the board meeting… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 23, 2021) Potential tweaks to qualification criteria for Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidates were examined by the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last Friday. Committee Chair Jim Trummel said member Keith Kaiser recently conducted research on comparable HOAs’ rules. “A couple of committee meetings ago … the issue of determining owner… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 23, 2021) In addition to sending utility crews south next month to help parts of west Kentucky recover after a series of tornadoes leveled parts of the state on Dec. 10, Berlin Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence is organizing donations for displaced residents there. “I’m looking as far as both the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 23, 2021) In hopes of live-streaming future meetings, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors debated investing in audio upgrades for either the Golf Clubhouse or the Community Center’s Assateague Room during its meeting on Dec. 11. Director Amy Peck introduced the discussion point during the recent board meeting held in the… Read more »
After covid-canceled NYE, kids, adult parties return By Greg Ellison (Dec. 23, 2021) In a return to form after canceling festivities last year because of coronavirus, the Town of Berlin will host a pair of New Year’s Eve celebrations next Friday. The end-of-year activities will begin at 5:20 p.m. with a laser- light show followed… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 23, 2021) After bringing two new members aboard, the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Committee reviewed top priorities for 2022 during its meeting last Monday. Committee Chair Patti Stevens said new members William Barnard and Roy Foreman were welcomed on Dec. 13. “Roy was introduced and Bill Barnard was on the… Read more »
Strategic Planning Co-Chair Bernie McGorry presented summary of data on Saturday By Greg Ellison (Dec. 16, 2021) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors received a preliminary summary of data compiled from the recently completed property owners’ survey during its meeting on Saturday. Strategic Planning Committee Co-Chair Bernie McGorry said 1,838 survey responses were received by…. Read more »