Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) It didn’t take long for news of the second-largest assessment increase in Ocean Pines history to hit social media, where reaction was, unsurprisingly, negative. A press release and statements from General Manager John Bailey on Friday showed a proposed increase of $127 per homeowner in the recommended budget,… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) Four alterations to the Town of Berlin’s nonprofit grant policy were approved by the Town Council Monday. The policy was adopted last year and, according to an executive summary, provided $30,000 to six organizations that applied. Human Resources Director Jeff Fleetwood said some revisions were necessary after the… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) Although the proposed fiscal year 2020 Ocean Pines budget released on Jan. 4 did not include an assessment increase, the more recent “recommended” budget published on Friday did include one and, if it survives, would represent the second-largest in association history. The $127 increase to the $951 basic… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) Motorists traveling along U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 113 near Berlin may have seen a gruesome sight during the last several weeks. Near the turnoff from eastbound Route 50 to Route 113 toward Dover, in the wooded area along the on-ramp, were what appeared to be several… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) Snow Hill Resident Edward Lee has formed a new group, Snow Hill Now, to help recruit candidates for the upcoming election on May 7. “It’s a nonpartisan group of residents that have come together to engage the community in helping the town to thrive and grow. That’s who… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 24, 2019) The Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce on Friday announced it would release 100 additional tickets for the ninth annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast, scheduled Feb. 24 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets sold out on New Year’s Day, about five hours after they went on sale at midnight, drawing criticism… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 24, 2019) A raccoon recently captured near Teal Circle in Ocean Pines tested positive for the rabies virus, according to an Ocean Pines news release. It is the first, and so far only, animal in Worcester County to test positive for rabies in 2019, Worcester County Health Department Public Information… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 24, 2019) Ocean Pines Builder Marvin Steen volunteered a renovation estimate for the Ocean Pines Country Club last week, but after a tour of the structure last Thursday, he is seeing things differently. He attended a public budget hearing last Wednesday and, during a special board meeting that night, several… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 24, 2019) Ocean Pines lot owners could see at least a partial bulkhead assessment holiday this year, but overall costs are likely to rise because of increasing costs to do the work. General Manager John Bailey, during public hearings last week for the 2020 fiscal year budget, proposed a one-year… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 24, 2019) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a Jan. 14 public meeting at Town Hall: Swearing in Mayor Gee Williams, as he has done during several meetings in recent months, swore in new and returning board and commission members. This month, Williams welcomed Jeff Ricks… Read more »