Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Major boost to bottom line would allow directors to cut property owners $71 break By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Assessments could be cut $71, from $996 a year to $925, in Fiscal Year 2022-23, according to a proposal made during an extended review of departmental budgets last Wednesday by the Ocean Pines Board of… Read more »
Candidate eligibility focus of several Daly proposals By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee members discussed proposed rules revisions for director elections currently under review by legal counsel with board liaison Colette Horn on Friday. During the committee meeting on Jan. 7 numerous language changes aimed at clarifying bylaws section… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday delayed approving a pair of electronic message boards to replace existing marquees until they find out more about the permits from Worcester County government. Association President Colette Horn said the purpose of the new signs is to improve safety and provide… Read more »
By Greg Elison (Jan. 27, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors delayed voting on revising resolution M09 to change election verification processes after Director Frank Daly announced that a slew of related revisions would be unveiled at a special meeting. Association President Colette Horn said the proposed changes for certifying board candidates includes specifying… Read more »
Advisory group discusses host of ongoing initiatives during meeting last Thursday By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) The Ocean Pines Communications Committee discussed electronic signs, annual meeting attendance, electronic voting and preservation of historical items during its meeting last Thursday. Committee Chair Cheryl Jacobs said the prospect of upgrading community marquee signs to electronic message… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27,2022) The Berlin Town Council awarded bids for street repairs and replacing a well, and approved request for proposals to update water meters during its meeting on Monday. Starting with street repairs, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said a trio of bids were received on Dec. 15 to repair Decatur Street, East… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Eastern Shore skateboard enthusiast Jay Graybill, who formerly operated Exodus Skate Park on Old Ocean City Boulevard, is donating funds to support skate facilities in Ocean Pines, Ocean City, Salisbury and a proposed site in Berlin. “It’s strictly out of my pocket,” he said. “It’s something I’ve been wanting… Read more »
Commission nixes rezoning for big townhouse project By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Density issues and increasing the demand on town services were among the reasons the Berlin Planning Commission voted 5-1 last week against backing a request to rezone property by Routes 50 and 818 from commercial to residential. Developer Chris Carbaugh and attorney… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Leadership changes are taking place on the Ocean Pines Environmental and Natural Assets Committee after longtime chair Ken Wolf unexpectedly resigned last week. “I didn’t want to leave,” Wolf said. During the committee meeting on Jan. 13, Wolf floored group members by tendering his resignation. “I left because it… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Berlin Pizza, which opened last month on Old Ocean City Boulevard, is the newest culinary venture from longtime restaurateurs and brothers, Muhammet and Mustafa Koltuk, who formerly operated Mahos Kitchen in Ocean Pines. Located at 10524 Old Ocean City Blvd. next to the Tractor Supply Co., Berlin Pizza occupies… Read more »