Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) Berlin’s Parks Commission discussed proposed ping pong and disc golf projects at its facilities during its meeting last Tuesday. We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg and board member Brian Robertson reported on recent fundraising efforts and planned equipment purchases for ping pong at John Howard Burbage Park…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) The Berlin Town Council on Monday agreed to allow We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg to purchase ping pong tables ahead of gaining final approval to install the feature at John Howard Burbage Park. “While the tables are available and in stock from the supplier. I wanted… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) Looking to define major expenditures in the future, the Berlin Town Council on Monday began the process of mapping its five-year capital projects plan. Mayor Zach Tyndall prepared the initial draft of a town wide assessment of possible capital requests for each department. Tyndall said the intent is to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) After debating the merits of stucco over brick and the possibility of enlarging the windows, Berlin’s Historic District Commission approved architectural updates for the corner property at 16 Pitts St. at its meeting last Wednesday. Samantha Pielstick, representing property owner Jack Burbage, returned to review planning details left unsettled… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) The Berlin Town Council will issue requests for proposals for street paving and replacing a failing well on Branch Street, council members decided Monday. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said the paving work includes Stevenson Lane, Decatur Street and Graham Avenue east, as well as replacing a walkway in Stephen… Read more »
First look at what group wants to keep next year By Greg Ellison (Nov. 4, 2021) The Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee examined a number of initiatives last week as work gets underway to estimate revenues and expenses for fiscal 2022/2023. General Manager John Viola and Director of Finance and Operational Logistics Steve Phillips… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 4, 2021) Day and evening celebrations are planned next Thursday to commemorate Veterans Day at the Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines and American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City. The patriotic celebrations will begin in Ocean Pines at 11 a.m. at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. After plans last year got… Read more »
Quick action with defibrillator available helps keeps heart attack victim alive Submitted article Ocean Pines Association (Nov. 4, 2021) Quick thinking on the part of a local bartender – and a well-placed defibrillator – helped save a life on Sunday at the Ocean Pines Clubhouse Bar and Grille. A male patron, whose name was not… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 4, 2021) Bishopville resident Teresa Hastings and her high-flying 3-year-old German shepherd Halo captured top honors at the Dockdogs National Championship held from Oct. 12-17 in Dubuque, Iowa. Hastings said Halo took first place in the extreme vertical jump category, along with finishing fifth in the “Big Air,” or long jump…. Read more »
Percentage of losses much higher than average rate By Greg Ellison (Nov. 4, 2021) Berlin officials received the final results of a water fund rate study on Monday, and confirmed what they suspected: the town’s water and sewer systems need updated meters to capture lost revenues. Jean Holloway, from Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc…. Read more »