Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Committee looks into how it needs to comply with law By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last Friday proposed amending language concerning the Board of Directors’ ability to vote on matters outside of a public meeting to comply with state regulations. Board member Dr. Colette Horn said… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) Outlining advisory committee board liaison responsibilities, establishing formalized procedures for posting meeting agendas and documenting actions proposed for board consideration were examined during the Ocean Pines Association Executive Council meeting on Monday. OPA President Doug Parks said the executive council is comprised of advisory committee chairs. In terms of… Read more »
County officials have yet to make decision for funding feasibility study on effluent By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) In light of the proposal to irrigate the Ocean Pines Golf Course with treated wastewater effluent, the Ocean Pines Association and Worcester County officials will hold a town hall on March 12 to review the concept… Read more »
Ocean Pines current fiscal year expected to finish out roughly $400,000 in black By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) In addition to reporting capital project figures are on course so far, Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola said Saturday that he the believes the budget year would close out more than $400,000 in the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) Looking to educate the public and to provide financial support as younger women become increasingly affected by colorectal cancer, the proprietors of Copy Central in Ocean Pines, Linda and Michael Dearing, will be collecting donations this month for Gina’s Warriors Comfort Fund. The Ocean Pines couple launched the charitable… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association Aquatics Committee was briefed on pool facility updates, rate increases for nonresidents, and food service changes slated for this summer in a report on Monday from Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips. Included in the association’s Fiscal Year 2020/2021 budget are daily rate… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) OPA President Doug Parks reported on internal committee matters, county funding requests and infrastructure updates during the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting on Saturday. After gathering dust in recent years, the OPA Strategic Planning Committee has just been kick started and had a meeting earlier that week,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer WCPS staff, community and commissioners to celebrate with ceremony on March 20 (March 12, 2020) Principal Matthew Record of Pocomoke Middle School has been named the Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals. Record was surprised by the Worcester County Board of… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 12, 2020) Rules and regulations that could be put in place to govern short-term rentals were discussed by the Berlin mayor and Town Council during their Monday evening work session. Since last November, the council and Planning Commission have been looking into ordinances created by nearby municipalities and states… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 12, 2020) Berlin Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood received approval from the mayor and Town Council on Monday for two electric utility administrative matters. The first approved request was a resolution for wholesale electric purchase and authorizing the execution of schedules and confirmations with a master services agreement with American… Read more »