Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 12, 2020) Mayor Gee Williams suggested raising the Berlin property tax rates by three cents at the mayor and Town Council meeting on Monday. Although Williams introduced the number as a possible tax increase, no decisions will be made until the general fund budget work session on Monday, April… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (March 12, 2020) Representatives of Pocomoke City, Snow Hill, Berlin and Ocean Pines banded together to request increased funding for fire and emergency medical services in their towns, as well as for Ocean City, during the Worcester County Commissioners meeting last Tuesday in Snow Hill. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams, speaking… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 12, 2020) When the Town of Berlin files its updated comprehensive plan with the state at the end of the year, it could contain a new element that explains how it would respond to circumstances so severe that they could permanently alter the town’s way of life. The short… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 12, 2020) The Berlin Historic District Committee approved two sign requests during its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 4. The first sign request was granted to Christina Mullaney and Christine Carpenter of Beach Gypsy on Williams Street. Mullaney and Carpenter had just relocated their boutique and yoga store from… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (March 12, 2020) Students at Worcester Technical High School in Newark can jump start on a career in law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services and public safety through the criminal justice and homeland security programs. The homeland security program, which started in 2017, is a base for all public… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association will hold a job fair on Sunday starting at 9 a.m. to staff a number of fulltime seasonal positions, including lifeguards and swimming instructors. OPA Aquatics Manager Kathleen Cook said the hiring event will run until noon at the Sports Core Pool, 11144 Cathell Road…. Read more »
Offseason work, clubhouse project updated as group ponders season launching By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) With winter winding down and construction on a new clubhouse in progress, members of the Ocean Pines Association Golf Committee were updated on the status of golf operations during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Director of Golf Operations… Read more »
Restrictions will specify how money can be used By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) Responding to concerns about funding reallocations aired last month when next year’s budget was approved, Ocean Pines Association Treasurer Larry Perrone has formed a work group to develop controls for the recently established New Capital Reserve Fund. OPA Board member Steve… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) In addition to funding two playground replacement projects, the Ocean Pines Association’s budget for next year gives Recreation and Parks a $20,000 increase for special events. Recreation and Parks Manager Debbie Donahue said her departments’ financial allotment for the new fiscal year includes roughly $47,000 to replace playground equipment… Read more »
Varying circumstances call for solutions that can be adapted for specific areas By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) While work to remedy numerous flooding and water retention problems throughout Ocean Pines continues to gain momentum, resident Katie Conforti, who lives directly south of Route 90 remains concerned about standing water in nearby yards and Ocean… Read more »