Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (May 7, 2020) Although a brief glimpse of customary activities was on exhibit Friday in Ocean Pines when boat owners were cleared to re-inhabit slips at the Yacht Club and Swim and Racquet Club marinas, timelines to reopen amenities and facilities remain in limbo pending state directives. Recreation and Parks Manager Debbie… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 7, 2020) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors approved amendments to three resolutions tied to the Architectural Review Committee and another related to the Golf Advisory Committee during its virtual meeting on Saturday. With nary a word, on May 2 the board unanimously approved changes to Resolutions M-01, M-04 and C-02… Read more »
SHA determined various safety measures following fatal car accident on Feb. 6 By Elizabeth Bonin (May 7, 2020) The State Highway Administration has started to add signs to the intersections of Route 113 and Route 818 after a deadly car crash on Feb. 6. Following the crash, Berlin residents asked Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38)… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 7, 2020) Berlin officials approved two lease agreements within town limits at the mayor and Town Council meeting on Monday, April 27. The council voted 4-0 to approve the lease of 7,000 square feet of warehouse space and 15 parking spaces at Heron Park to Burley Oak Brewing Co…. Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 7, 2020) The Berlin mayor and Town Council approved a request for youth basketball programs at Henry Park provided they could potentially reschedule the dates if needed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. During the mayor and Town Council meeting on Monday, April 27, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 7, 2020) The Berlin Electric Department will be installing new software that will allow it to monitor the town’s generators remotely, as well as install a replacement engine by the beginning of July. Electric Director Tim Lawrence first mentioned the system during the utilities budget work session held Monday,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Virtual format opted for in light of ongoing pandemic (April 30, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association has postponed an in-person flooding awareness and outreach meeting until later this year, as it becomes the latest scheduling victim of the coronavirus. Instead, it will offer an online substitute May 12 starting at 5 p.m…. Read more »
Recreational boaters can get ready for end of ban By Greg Ellison (April 30, 2020) Starting tomorrow (Friday) the Ocean Pines Association’s Yacht Club and Swim and Racquet Club marinas will allow vessels to be loaded in slips as boat owners begin preparations for the summer. Recreation and Parks Manager Debbie Donahue said beginning on May… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Money will protect payroll for association employees (April 30, 2020) Although many businesses and nonprofit organizations were left out of the rush for paycheck protection program loans two weeks ago, the Ocean Pines Association was not. The OPA received $1.143 million in Small Business Administration coronavirus relief money by having its paperwork… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 30, 2020) While pondering the evolving covid-19 pandemic last month from atop a blue Long 360 tractor, Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery proprietor Barry Mariner decided to forgo planting wildflowers and provide free community garden plots. “I was out on the tractor just thinking about stuff,” he said. Mariner, along with… Read more »