Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Surplus funds to be used to drive down assessments By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022) Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee members were updated on Tuesday regarding final tweaks to the proposed FY23 budget ahead of the Board of Directors reviewing the data during its meeting on Wednesday. General Manager John Viola said the latest… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022) Vinyl enthusiasts have been flocking in droves to Sound Storm Records in Berlin since its opening earlier this month on the corner of Broad and Gay streets. The new business is the brainchild of Brandon Zlatniski and his girlfriend, Lauren Carlson. “We need something like this in Berlin,” Zlatniski… Read more »
Project’s second year aims to continue battle against local substance abuse (Feb. 24, 2022) Helping people overcome substance abuse issues is the impetus for the second annual “Berlin Goes Green for Recovery” fundraising campaign that promises to adorn numerous storefronts with green shamrocks bearing best wishes. Worcester Goes Purple founder Debbie Smullen, who works with… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022)Promoting and enhancing exercise on the water and land was the focus during the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Committee meeting last Tuesday evening. Committee Chair Patti Stevens said plans are progressing to install a dock with floating launch for kayak and canoe access. The exact location will depend on… Read more »
(Feb. 17, 2022) The Ocean Pines Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 79 Clubhouse Drive that severely damaged one house and affected another early Sunday morning, according to a statement from the fire department. The call came in at 4:24 a.m. and originally indicated that the occupants were trapped, but upon arrival, responders… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 17, 2022) Town of Berlin officials kicked off FY23 budget discussions this week with a review of proposed capital expenditures for Parks and Recreation, Public Works and the Police Department. Mayor Zack Tyndall and the Town Council vetted a laundry list of proposed capital purchases totaling $772,000 during a budget work… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 17, 2022) Concerns over urban sprawl were raised by Berlin Planning Commission members last week as they reviewed a proposed housing development on 45 acres on Evans Road. John Wilson, with JE Wilson Construction, presented initial plans for “Humble Beginnings,” a housing project of 57 single-family units envisioned to cost around… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 17, 2022) Proposed structural additions for service expansions at the Berlin Activities Depot on Old Ocean City Boulevard got a favorable reception at the Planning Commission session last week. Berlin Activities Depot owner Carmella Solito and project manager Dave Rovansek, with GMB Engineering, presented architectural renderings for a concept review during… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 17, 2022) Berlin Town Council was updated on housing construction, infrastructure improvements and grant applications during its meeting on Monday. Grant pursuits Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said her department is preparing for a number of upcoming grant applications. “Right now we gather all the information we need so… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 17, 2022) After previously thinking about investing more than $3 million to convert the Ocean Pines Golf Course irrigation system to one that sprays treated wastewater, the Worcester County Commissioners have opted against moving ahead with the project. In a letter dated Feb. 3, Public Works Director Dallas Baker informed the… Read more »