Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 23, 2019) When Berlin town government’s departments put the knife to their budgets in the last few weeks, they apparently didn’t miss much, judging from the $15.6 million budget for fiscal year 2020 town officials reviewed last Monday. The proposed budget was reduced by 15 percent, or $2.6 million,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 23, 2019) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors has released the first draft of the architectural plans for the expansion of police department’s space in the Ocean Pines Association administration. The addition, which will add 3,700 square feet to the police department’s current space of about 1,800 square feet,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 23, 2019) Ocean Pines resident Tom Janasek, 53, and a member of the community since 1984, has decided to once again run for the board of directors. Janasek, who installs beverage delivery systems in area establishments, when into real estate straight out of high school and started his own… Read more »
Jane Kreiter, Keith Dukes previously honored by MD Rural Water Association By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 23, 2019) Two Water Resources Department personnel who received awards for their exemplary service were praised by members of Berlin’s Mayor and Council last Monday during a Town Council meeting. Keith Dukes was honored for Maintenance Specialist of… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items last Tuesday: Spring, summer programs Two organizations inquired about access to the recreational courts at Stephen Decatur Park and Dr. William Henry Park in Berlin. Mary Bohlen, administrative services director for the town, said Worcester County Recreation and Parks… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) A majority of residents of Ocean Pines believe that a traffic circle proposed by the Maryland Department of Transportation at the intersection of Route 589 and Ocean Parkway at Ocean Pines’ north gate is more than a bad idea, it’s a safety concern. That appears to be… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) A 47-year-old man will spend four months in prison for defrauding Ocean Pines residents, the Tuesday, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office reported following his sentencing in circuit court Tuesday. Pasco “Patrick” Allen, of Berlin, was initially sentenced to 18 months in prison by Judge W. Newton… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) Purnell Crossing homeowners continued to express their frustrations over a proposed rental development on an adjacent property at the Berlin Planning Commission meeting last Wednesday. The item was not listed on the agenda, but Planning Director Dave Engelhart and members of the commission allowed people to speak… Read more »
Fifteen percent reduction included in first reading By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) The Berlin mayor and Town Council introduced a $15.6 million budget for fiscal year 2020 during its Monday night meeting, revealing a spending package that is substantially less than its immediate predecessor. “This has been a challenging budget cycle –… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) Camilla Rogers, 65, has lived in Ocean Pines for just over a year, but that hasn’t stopped her from deciding to run for the Board of Directors. Rogers, a native Marylander, has lived in a lot of places traveling with her husband. She earned her degree as… Read more »