Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 9, 2019) The Town of Berlin is focusing on rebuilding its depleted reserve funds following discussion at a work session last Monday evening. As it stands, the reserves — or cash not earmarked for a specific use — would allow Berlin to operate for roughly four months should it find… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 9, 2019) Although Ocean Pines originally expected a loss for fiscal year 2019, the association is now projecting a $200,000 profit against the budget, according to interim General Manager John Viola. In the monthly treasurer’s report at last Saturday’s board of directors meeting, Viola said the association had beaten… Read more »
Awning, windows included in plans for downtown bldg. By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 8, 2019) Berlin Town Councilman Troy Purnell didn’t have his usual view of the council chambers when he faced members of the Historic District Commission during a meeting last Wednesday evening. Purnell, owner of Purnell Properties Inc., received approval from the commission… Read more »
By Josh Davis, News Editor Keith Andrew Mariani, 60 of Berlin, was indicted and is being held without bond on more than 60 charges, including second-degree rape, sex abuse of a minor, and child pornography, Worcester County States Attorney Kris Heiser confirmed on Tuesday. According to court documents, Mariani was originally charged on March 27… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 2, 2019) A 15 percent return on Ocean Pines’ community survey conducted last summer has members of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors considering how to address the concerns listed by the respondents. The survey was issued by the Communications Advisory Committee to all 8,452 property owners in… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 2, 2019) The steep decline in the resident goose population at Ocean Pines’ ponds, following the eradication of a large year-round flock last June, has negated the need for another round-up and removal this spring. Canada geese, once a protected species, has taken up residence in the state in… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 2, 2019) Tim Lawrence, director of Berlin’s Electric Utility, received a certification from the American Public Power Association in Washington, D.C. at last Monday’s meeting of the mayor and Town Council. The electric department was ranked in top 14 percent in the public power industry for six consecutive years…. Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 2, 2019) Paula Gray, 72, who came within a couple of dozen votes of gaining a seat on the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last year, will try again this election, having filed for office on Monday. Gray grew up in Baltimore City, earned a bachelor’s degree from the… Read more »
Legislation would increase penalty fees for proprietors who have not paid, pay late By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 2, 2019) A new ordinance imposing penalties on Berlin businesses that have failed to pay their business license fees or have not renewed their licenses is working its way through the hearing process. Town Administrator Laura Allen… Read more »
Car retailer outlines ideas for renovations to Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep, creation of new Chevrolet dealerships By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 2, 2019) Start your engines: Berlin has a new car dealership, and its ownership has plans to revamp it. The multi-dealership company i.g. Burton, based in Milford, Delaware, celebrated its acquisition of the former… Read more »