Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) In a meeting between Mayor Zack Tyndall, the Berlin Town Council and the Local Development Council (LDC) of Worcester County, LDC approved the town’s multi-year plan to use its share of casino funds (Local impact Grants or LIG funds) for its Law Enforcement Officers Pension System or… Read more »
Engineers conclude grant will cover more work than what town had estimated By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved a request for proposals drawn up by its engineering consultants for the partial demolition of the Tyson’s processing plant at Heron Park on Old Ocean City Road. Andrew Welsch, the… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) Burley Oak Brewing Company will have a new look soon, with the installation of a 31.5-foot grain silo on the front of the building on Old Ocean City Road. The grain silo was approved by the Berlin Planning Commission at its meeting last Wednesday. The 48,000-lb. grain silo… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) Two years of talking about whether to replace or renovate the Ocean Pines South Side Fire Station has taken on a different tone and direction, as parties on both sides of the table are now debating who should own the land and the building. In September, a fire… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer Titan Custom Yachts project set for construction on Old Stage Road in Bishopville The Worcester County Planning Commission on Nov.2 approved the site plan for a 13,600-square-foot boat-building facility at Titan Custom Yachts in Bishopville. The planning commissioners unanimously voted to accept the facility site plan, which was submitted by… Read more »