Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
John Viola leaving in Feb., assistant Michelle Bennett departing end of month By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) Ocean Pines Association Senior Executive Assistant Michelle Bennett tendered her resignation on Friday following the retirement announcement by General Manager John Viola days earlier. Last Wednesday, Association President Larry Perrone issued a statement after Viola opted to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee members last Friday discussed how to format a list of proposed rule changes produced by a committee work group charged with eliminating those that no longer apply or need to be fine-tuned to reflect current circumstances. Committee Chairman Jim Trummel said in addition… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) Over the past 20 years of operating Copy Central in Ocean Pines, proprietor Linda Dearing has expanded services to accommodate a range of business and personal printing needs. “We’ve built up a rapport with our regular customers,” she said. “It’s just a matter of providing personal customer service.” After… Read more »
Advisory group set to share data details during board meeting this Sat. at 9 a.m. By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) After wrapping up collection efforts for the Ocean Pines property owners’ survey in mid-November, members of the Strategic Planning Committee met last Thursday to prepare a summary report for the Board of Directors’ meeting… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) Roughly 50 members of Berlin’s 50plus Center are teaming up on a pair of holiday donation drives to aid homeless people, as well as animals sheltered at the Worcester County Humane Society. Kelly Jenkins, site supervisor at the Berlin 50plus Center, said the center on Old Ocean City Road… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) Following several months of back and forth exchanges over its design, plans for the 410 Social Eatery and Barroom on the corner of Pitts and William streets were approved last Wednesday by the Berlin Historic District Commission. After rejecting initial renderings in October, the commission last month voted 4-1,… Read more »
Berlin’s extraordinary holiday procession draws huge crowds and will again tonight for its 50th anniversary By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) Billed as the “largest holiday parade on the Eastern Shore,” Berlin’s 50th annual Christmas Parade will wind its way down Main Street tonight beginning at 7 p.m. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) Children can confirm Christmas gift requests during Ocean Pines annual “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday from 8-11 a.m. in the Assateague Room at the community center. Recreation Supervisor Katie Goetzinger said in addition to providing kids facetime with St. Nick, all ages can partake of breakfast selections including pancakes,… Read more »
After years of bad results, amenities beating budget By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) Halfway through the fiscal year, Ocean Pines’ ledgers show that increased profitability at the golf course, racquet courts and swimming pools has combined to put these amenities a half-million dollars ahead of budget estimates. General Manager John Viola attributed this strong… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 2, 2021) After closing town government office buildings last month in the wake of several employees tested positive for covid-19, Berlin officials announced last week that Town Hall would reopen to the public on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 3. Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said the… Read more »