Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Revisions to housing projects at Purnell Crossing north and south were approved by the Berlin Planning Commission in separate votes last week with nary a hint of the consternation expressed by residents when proposals were last put forth in 2019. The planned unit development, located between Old Ocean City… Read more »
Mayor, commissioners see each other’s perspectives, funding amount restored By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) The Town of Berlin will be receiving funding for fire and emergency services after all. After the Worcester County Commissioners voted last week to cut the middleman out of the process by funding the Berlin Fire Company and EMS directly,… Read more »
by Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Along with discussing possible financial outcomes for the year just passed, Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola updated the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors Saturday on projects and amenity openings. Providing closing projections for the association’s fiscal FY 20/21 operating budget, which ended on April 30, can’t be… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) A year after the Worcester County Commissioners narrowly approved a grant for Atlantic General Hospital, county funding for FY22 looks like it will make the cut again. The commissioners voted 6-0 on May 11 to give AGH the same $100,000 they gave the hospital last year. But that vote… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) The Ocean Pines Board approved policy documents and capital expenditures during its meeting on Saturday. Succession Planning Board member Dr. Colette Horn introduced a first reading of policy document to establish succession planning procedures for the general manager position. Horn said the board was assisted by an outside consultant… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) The Children’s Resource Intervention Center, Kids Empowerment Team (CRICKET) is in line for a massive increase in county funding in the new budget year. The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-2 on May 11 in favor of giving the CRICKET Center $200,000 in the fiscal year, a $190,000 increase over… Read more »
Expanded funding aims at ensuring 24/7 coverage for all of Worcester County By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to approve an $8.36 million FY22 budget for fire and EMS companies during their budget work session on May 11. “It’s a very expensive mandate but this gives us (the assurance)… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 20,2021) Adding a new wrinkle to Berlin’s varied artistic ventures, the Mermaid Museum opened on Main Street in late March with a curated collection of oddities related to seafarer’s tales of yesteryear. An official ribbon cutting was held last week at the 4 Jefferson Street location with town officials on hand… Read more »
New limit of $1 million will replace percentage formula By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Vote totals for an Ocean Pines Association referendum on limiting spending by the board of directors to $1 million were confirmed last week, with a strong majority of Ocean Pines residents approving the measure. The Ocean Pines Elections Committee convened… Read more »
(May 20, 2021) Berlin town buildings and meetings are now open to the public. Mayor Zack Tyndall said the decision came about because the state and county covid-19 positivity rates have remained below 5 percent for seven consecutive days. People attending in-person public meetings will be required to wear face coverings and to maintain appropriate… Read more »