Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (July 22, 2021) Ocean Pines Board candidate David Hardy, who joined join incumbent Frank Daly at last Tuesday’s election forum, offered his working background and ground-level perspectives during the hour-long question session. In answer to an inquiry from Daly about gaining institutional knowledge as a board newcomer, Hardy referred to his professional… Read more »
With millions available now council must develop plan By Greg Ellison (July 22, 2021) Town of Berlin officials have yet to determine where to direct $2.4 million in American Rescue Plan funds recently awarded to the municipality, with federal program directives mandating allocations by December 2024 and expenditures prior to December 2026. Town Administrator Jeff… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 22, 2021) Looking to improve road safety for foot traffic and bicyclists, Ocean Pines resident Ryan Mello earlier this month contacted various government bodies seeking to update crosswalks at a trio of south-side intersections. Pines roads getting attention from Mello were Manklin Creek at both Ocean Parkway and Racetrack Road, Cathell… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 22, 2021) Unable to attend the second Ocean Pines Board election forum last Tuesday, Rick Farr responded this week to a number of question posed to other candidates that evening. In terms of board conflicts and personality clashes, Farr said while disagreements are inevitable, infighting is counterproductive and is a disservice… Read more »
Choice of words leads to hint of election committee unfairness in directors race By Greg Ellison (July 22, 2021) What was intended to be a closed session meeting Sunday afternoon to discuss whether to respond to accusations of political bias by the Ocean Pines Elections Committee instead turned into a 45-minute open session, with the… Read more »
Two-vehicle collision costs elderly woman her life after being ejected onto roadway (July 15, 2021) Ocean Pines resident Luke Sichau, 25, was arrested for leaving the scene of a fatal crash Friday afternoon on Route 1 near Odessa, Delaware, where a 92-year-old woman was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. Delaware State Police said… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 15, 2021) The extent of the Board of Directors authority over the Ocean Pines Architectural Review Committee is not as clear as it should be, the Bylaws & Resolutions Committee concluded during virtual meeting last Friday. Committee Chairman Jim Trummel said a bylaws work group found instances of conflicting authorities between… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 15, 2021) Berlin’s Historic District Commission approved requests for replacement windows, new signs and demolition plans for a trio of properties during its meeting last Wednesday. Demolition Historic District Commission members voted unanimously in favor of demolition plans for a home at 19 Gay Street proposed by Jonathan Selway, managing member… Read more »
Special exception granted for flood zone workaround By Greg Ellison (July 15, 2021) Berlin’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved both a conditional use and special exemption request for a proposed 33-townhome community on Maple Avenue during its meeting last Wednesday. Maple Avenue of Berlin LLC and UTR Ventures LLC are looking to develop three parcels… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 15, 2021) The Berlin Parks Commission vetted high-dollar projects for a pending grant application and future funding consideration through Program Open Space during its meeting last Tuesday. Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said grant applications for FY23 Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space funding are due by Aug. 26, with… Read more »