Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
The Worcester County Commissioners are vehemently opposing Maryland Department of the Environment officials’ favorable recommendation to issue US Wind a wetlands permit for the construction of a pier and bulkhead on Harbor Road in West Ocean City.
Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors President Rick Farr thanked the community’s staff and volunteers and highlighted the HOA’s most notable accomplishments from the past 12 months at the neighborhood’s annual meeting last Saturday.
The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election results, announced Aug. 8, revealed incumbents Rick Far and Jeff Heavner successfully defended their seats, and at a special meeting Monday, the results were validated.
The Ocean Pines Association’s legal counsel provided the neighborhood’s membership with an update on legal expenses and services at last weekend’s annual meeting.
At the community’s annual membership meeting on Saturday, Aug. 10, longtime Ocean Pines resident Barb Peletier was recognized as the Sam Wilkinson Volunteer of the Year.
Ocean Pines Board of Directors incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner are set to keep their spots after snagging the most votes in the 2024 board election.
The Town of Berlin received grants for enhancement and development from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community and the Maryland State Arts Council.
The remains of the Bishopville Park pavilion that was flattened in late May will remain until county government officials and the county’s insurer establish what it will cost to remove and rebuild the structure.
Vintage and spruced-up vehicle enthusiasts will be able to show off their hot rods at the annual Classic Car and Jeep Show, hosted by the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines, on Aug. 31.
Representatives from internet provider Talkie reported this week that efforts are ongoing to expand internet access to parts of Worcester County that currently do not have it.