Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) The woman who died as a result of a house fire in Berlin has been identified as Carol Handy, 81, according to Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon. The cause of the fire that occurred on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 is still under investigation by the Fire… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer Wor. votes to use computer lab in OP library, but that action violates contract (Jan. 16, 2020) Although the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office intends to move into one of the two computer labs at the Ocean Pines Library, the county’s ground lease with the Ocean Pines Association suggests that can’t… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners announced the name of their new attorney, Roscoe Leslie, on Jan. 2, bring onboard an Ocean Pines native. Leslie graduated from Worcester Prep and then the University of Delaware, where he received a bachelor of arts in economic and political science. He earned… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) During the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday, several motions were passed or considered for approval. EDUs The council approved a request for two additional Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) for 305 Washington Street. Resident, and owner of the property, Duane Maddy first made the request two… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) Establishing a convenient loading zone for parcel and mail delivery trucks in downtown Berlin proved to be trickier than anyone realized Monday night, as the mayor and council found themselves traveling in different directions. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells suggested that the council place a… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) The Coastal Association of Realtors sent a letter to the Planning Commission on Wednesday, Jan. 8, asking the town to reconsider its ban of short-term rentals or Airbnbs in Berlin’s residential neighborhoods. The letter from association President Joe Wilson argued that a property owner “has the core… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) The Berlin Planning Commission approved a site plan and zoning change Wednesday, with the latter involving a switch from an industrial to business classification. The commission supported a request to reclassify 26.6 acres of industrially zoned property (M-1A) on the north side of Route 50 as shopping… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) The effort to open at least some portions of Heron Park in time for warmer weather was on the Berlin Town Council agenda Monday, and though some possibilities were discussed, no consensus was reached on what can be done to speed up the process. “It has been… Read more »
Budget-beating numbers posted for November, but winter will bring decline (Jan. 9, 2020) With financials complete for more than half of the current fiscal year, Ocean Pines Association balance ledgers remain favorable to budget by roughly $587,000, General Manager John Viola reported Saturday. In addition to giving highlights from fiscal 2019/2020, Viola also recapped ongoing… Read more »
(Jan. 9, 2020) While urging fast action to reform a neglected search committee to solicit OPA Board candidates for the 2020 election, the Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee also spoke out against the board immediately approving proposed revisions to the association’s architectural guidelines during its meeting on Friday. Committee chairman Jim Trummel said while board… Read more »