Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2023) The Berlin mayor and Town Council discussed events, police pension funding and roads during their Monday meeting. Events A motion was approved for two changes to the 2024 town event schedule. The Fall Cruisers event was moved to Saturday, Oct. 12 to coincide with the Ocean City Fall… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2023) An overwhelming majority of residents are satisfied with the quality of life provided by the Town of Berlin, according to a survey of the public’s view of municipal services conducted by BEACON (The Business Economic And Community Outreach Network) at Salisbury University. The survey, which was mailed out… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2023) The Town of Berlin will revamp its wage scales based on a study conducted by PayPoint HR, an Anne Arundel County professional services firm, which found compensation of municipal employees lagging by an average of 8.5 percent across all departments. The economic development department was the lowest at… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2023) Coming on the heels of the insanely popular Ice Ice Berlin event on Friday night is the Christmas Parade, set 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7. Santa will be riding high in a Berlin fire engine as he leads the parade, which will include participants from a variety of… Read more »
Golf, beach and yacht club keep HOA numbers healthy, revenues continue to grow By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) Revenues increased and expenses decreased last month, Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola reported to the board of directors on Saturday. The golf and yacht clubs both came in favorably, at $13,000 and $19,000… Read more »
Resolutions outline rights, authority and enforcement By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved two resolutions to conform with the Maryland HOA Act related to Architectural Review Committee guidelines. The changes related to the workings of the committee and enforcement/notification of homeowners about violations. Director Jeff Heavner noted… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided highlights of last month during his report to the board of directors at its meeting on Saturday. Racquet Center: Public Works installed a fence at the racquet center in an effort to stop people from using the courts without paying…. Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) The Ocean Pines community is ripe with opportunities to give to others during this holiday season. Whether it is food, toys, coats or basic necessities, the need is great now and throughout the year. Take the time to brighten someone’s holiday season by participating in one or more… Read more »
But will get costs and start small with one installation By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) The question of whether Ocean Pines’ old signs should be replaced with programmable digital signs has been debated repeatedly during board meetings. But on Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors decided to seek proposals to determine… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) Many residents and visitors of Ocean Pines love to ride bikes or walk around the community to stay fit and to get from one place to another. Unfortunately for them, there are no bike lanes or sidewalks throughout the community, making activities somewhat dangerous on the roadways, according… Read more »