Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (March 4, 2021) The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined accidental causes were to blame for a house fire in the Terns Landing area of Ocean Pines that required assistance from half a dozen neighboring agencies last Wednesday. After a neighbor in the vicinity of 36 Leigh Drive reported seeing an… Read more »
(March 4, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools officials believe in starting early to finish strong. In accordance with federal and state laws, the county school system provides free intervention services through the Worcester County Infants and Toddlers Program for children up to three years old who have developmental delays or disabilities. State regulations set a… Read more »
FY22 budget work session to take place on April 12, full schedule posted online By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Feb. 25, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council reviewed the general fund budget during their meeting on Monday to prepare for the budget work session on April 12. “The general fund is the general operating… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Feb. 25, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council agreed on Monday to adopt the 2020 Worcester County Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan to remain eligible for funding from several sources, such as the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Funding is available for… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Board of directors agrees to spend more than $1.2 million for pair of projects (Feb. 25, 2021) Aiming to improve drainage and to continue annual bulkhead maintenance, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday approved spending more than $200,000 to address failing underground piping and just over $1 million for bulkhead… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 25, 2021) Board member Frank Daly updated the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors Saturday on efforts to establish guidelines for short-term rentals. The issue erupted last summer because of recurring problems at a few properties that were advertised on web-based platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, Flipkey or Homeaway. Because of… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 25, 2021) With several last-second cost reductions cutting assessment fee increases from $35 to $10, the Ocean Pines Board voted 6-1, with Director Tom Janasek opposed, to approve the fiscal 2021-22 budget on Saturday. OPA Treasurer Doug Parks reviewed the final numbers for the next fiscal year recommended budget, which reflects… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Feb. 25, 2021) The following took place during the Berlin mayor and Town Council meeting on Monday: Covid-19 update If the covid-19 positivity rate remains below 5 percent for seven consecutive days, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said the plan is for employees to return to a full schedule on March… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 25, 2021) With one quarter remaining in the current budget year, the Ocean Pines Association continues to chart operating favorability while also completing offseason facility updates. General Manager John Viola provided updates on both fronts during the Board of Directors’ virtual meeting on Saturday. Regardless of revenue reductions tied to coronavirus… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 25, 2021) Ocean Pines Treasurer Doug Parks reviewed the associations’ financial standing and updated assessment fee collections during the Board of Directors meeting on Saturday. To close out January, the association reported approximately $10.5 million in cash and investments, with that sum split with $7.1 million in CDARs (Certificate of Deposit… Read more »