Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Final months show decline in revenue, but expenses also fall to reduce losses (June 10, 2020) Despite a revenue slump in March and April because of facility closures, OPA General Manager John Viola reported last week the association still closed its fiscal year on April 30 with a positive variance of roughly… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 11, 2020) The possibility of increasing assessment fees to offset expected operational losses, was discussed by the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last week, as it also worked out reopening plans for the community’s aquatic facilities. During a virtual board meeting on June 3, the directors reviewed new procedures to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 11, 2020) The OPA Board of Directors voted 6-0 last Wednesday to approve an annual parking lot lease with Seacrets on 49th Street across from the Beach Club. The lease terms were approved unanimously during the board meeting on June 3, with Director Steve Tuttle not in attendance. OPA President Doug… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 11, 2020) Long-time Berlin resident Jay Knerr, 62, has filed to run for the Councilmember-At-Large seat that will be left open during this year’s election in October. The seat, originally held by Thom Gulyas, will be up for election, as the six-year council member will be moving out of… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer They still could happen, but town celebration canceled (June 11, 2020) Berlin’s celebration scheduled for July 3, has been canceled and the fireworks display will be postponed, the mayor and Town Council decided Monday. Economic and Community Development Coordinator Ivy Wells told the council the town wouldn’t have been able… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (June 11, 2020) Mayor Gee Williams and the Town Council amended the ordinance for absentee voting in Berlin on Monday, to allow for voters who may be reluctant to venture out in public because of the still-present coronavirus. Previously, absentee voting was permitted for “any qualified voter who may be… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer Berlin commission approve request for restaurant deck (June 11, 2020) The Berlin Historic District Commission last Thursday approved the proposed materials for the pergola roof at the Blacksmith Restaurant and Bar, located at 104 Pitts Street. On May 20, the Historic District approved the request from restaurant owner Justine Zegna… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 4, 2020) Looking to reintroduce outside activities within the parameters of pandemic health-safety mandates, the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department on Tuesday launched weekly tai chi courses in White Horse Park, with Zumba classes kicking off next week. Recreation and Parks Manager Debbie Donahue said while dates and times remain uncertain… Read more »
By Greg Ellison It’s outdoor, per state rules, but patio works for now until indoor seating begins (June 4, 2020) The new Golf Clubhouse in Ocean Pines inched to life last weekend, after Gov. Larry Hogan included outdoor dining facilities in his next phase of easing health-safety restrictions imposed in March because of the spread… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Social-distancing measures followed during in-person gathering held on Tuesday (June 4, 2020) On hiatus since covid-19 restrictions were enacted in March, the OPA Architectural Review Committee played catch-up ball during a lengthy socially distanced in-person meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Board of directors liaison Steve Tuttle said the ARC Committee addressed roughly eight… Read more »