Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Kayak storage and the possibility of creating a special kind of playground was the focus of the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Committee last Monday. Committee Chairman Steve Cohen said a new kayak storage rack has been ordered. “We’re going to hang them temporarily by the Swim and Racquet… Read more »
PPP forgiveness puts OPA $1.275 million ahead of budget as year closes By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Ocean Pines got good news last week, when the association was informed that the $1.14 million it received last year in federal Payroll Protection Program money would not have to be repaid. With the elimination of the… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (June 24, 2021) Golf and the world of science, technology, engineering and math are making for an unlikely duo on Saturday at the Ocean City Golf and Country Club. After officials from NASA approached Dennis Naughton and Shawn Johnson, cofounders of the Snow Hill-based nonprofit Youth Care Center, the idea was formed… Read more »
Director Parks’ motion gets defeated 4-3 with cohorts deeming move aimless By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Proposed procedural measures related to the recent Ocean Pines referendum on reducing board of directors spending limits were defeated in a 4-3 vote last week, bringing into view a rift between members of the board. In May, the… Read more »
Board votes 6-1 to take new regs to neighborhoods By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors wants to excercise oversight of short-term rentals, and voted voting 6-1 last week to bring the association’s declaration of restrictions in line with Worcester County licensing regulations. Director Frank Daly offered the motion… Read more »
By Mallory Panuska (June 24, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools officials believe the best place for students to learn is in-person, in the classrooms. But in some circumstances — as the covid-19 pandemic spotlighted — a virtual learning environment works better. That is why officials recently rolled out a digital program option for the 2021-22… Read more »
Ocean Pines amenities get back to full swing as covid restrictions fade from view By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola reviewed current infrastructure projects and provided amenity updates during the Board of Directors meeting last Wednesday. Bulkhead maintenance budgeted for the 2020/21 fiscal year is on track to wrap… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) New means to publicize the upcoming Board of Directors election and increase attendance at the annual Homeowners’ Meeting were discussed about during the Ocean Pines Communication Committee meeting last Thursday. Committee Chairwoman Cheryl Jacobs asked how the group could help promote both the election ballot due date on Aug…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Turf conditions at the Ocean Pines Golf Course have improved this season because of the remedial care it has received, but now that care is being adapted for the hotter weather July and August. Course superintendent Justin Hartshorne provided an overview of current efforts during the board of directors… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (June 17, 2021) The Lewis Road sewer expansion project, an initiative some 20 years in the making, was finally confirmed after the Worcester County Commissioners narrowly passed a funding proposal from the Department of Environmental Programs on Tuesday. The $2.05 million project, which will connect long underserved residents along the road that… Read more »