Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) The annual meeting of Ocean Pines homeowners will begin at 10 a.m. on. Saturday in the Assateague Room of the Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway. On Friday, the Elections Committee will precede Saturday’s meeting with a ballot count for the seven candidates vying for three seats… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) Three people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving multiple cars Monday afternoon on Route 50, according to the Berlin Police Department. Lt. Robert Fisher said a 75-year-old woman driving a Honda Civic was believed to have had a syncopal episode, “which caused her to fall… Read more »
Problems identified and solutions recommended but money unavailable (Aug. 8, 2019) The next steps to address parking concerns in Berlin may be indefinitely delayed for financial reasons, but a study given to Berlin’s Town Council earlier this year provided some guidance. Berlin’s Town Council in October 2018 approved spending roughly $26,000 with the consulting firm,… Read more »
Mother, baby seen standing on median of Route 50, brought to Berlin barrack By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) A sweltering July day was just the backdrop to a much bigger issue when a stranded mother and her child were brought to the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack by a good Samaritan. Brenda… Read more »
First phase complete, next round must wait By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) The second phase of a study looking into Berlin’s parking has apparently been moved to the back burner for the time being as town officials cite financial concerns. “We don’t have money in the budget to complete the second phase of… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Community members of all ages can anticipate an evening of food, games and music with the Berlin Police Department during National Night Out next Tuesday. “This is not a kids’ event, and it’s far from it, it’s a family-fun event,” said Chief Arnold Downing. Members of the Berlin… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Belinda “Bee” Miller, the new executive director of Diakonia Inc., found herself back in familiar territory. Miller, 52, first had the leadership job from 1995-2003. After some time out of state, she returned to Worcester County in mid-June to work for the nonprofit. Miller was born in… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Ocean Pines continues to see positive financial results this fiscal year, as the association is $253,874 ahead of budget for the first two months of the year, with revenues $67,234 higher than budgeted and expenses $15,632 over budget, according to General Manager John Viola. In the monthly… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) With topics ranging from adding crosswalks to busy intersections to counting the number of geese this year, the Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee had several topics to cover during its monthly meeting last Wednesday. Committee Chairman Tom Janasek discussed several projects for the future, including… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug 1, 2019) Ocean Pines property owners who have yet to vote have until 5 p.m. on Wednesday to cast ballots in the 2019 Board of Directors election. Ballots were mailed in July and can be returned either by mail or dropped off at the ballot box inside the Ocean… Read more »