Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer April numbers get boost from golf play, while year exceeds forecast by $1M (June 22, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association recorded another positive month financially, as General Manager John Viola reported Saturday that April’s revenue and expenditures beat the budget by $36,000. “Golf is driving this place right now,” said… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer OPA considers new racquet center club house, golf club irrigation and firehouse (June 22, 2023) General Manager John Viola reported on maintenance projects during the monthly board of directors meeting on Saturday. Projects that have been completed include the painting of the restrooms at the golf club, and the restrooms… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 22, 2023) The dearth of affordable housing in the area is about to be addressed in Berlin, where developers are proposing a pair of projects that could add more than 100 residential units to the local supply. The Berlin Planning Commission reviewed concept plans for two housing developments… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 5, 2023) The Berlin mayor and Town Council approved numerous ordinances and motions during their meeting on Monday. The most notable of these requires all enterprises that do business within the corporate limits of Berlin to have an annual business licenses, regardless of whether the business is physically located… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 15, 2023) Berlin Volunteer Fire Company and EMS financial concerns had the Berlin mayor and Town Council scrambling for money Monday night, as EMS representatives made clear that they could only guarantee six months of service under the town’s proposed budget as proposed. In the draft agreement from June… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 15, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association Election Committee members met on Friday to discuss the election process. “We have a terrific slate of people here,” Chairman Tom Piatti said of the candidates. “One of the best groups of candidates and most knowledgeable that we have had in the 25… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 15, 2023) The fish will be biting on Saturday, June 17 for the annual “Teach a Kid to Fish Day” hosted by the Ocean Pines Anglers Club. From 9 – 11 a.m. kids will get the chance to fish at the South Gate Pond, near the Sports Core Pool…. Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 15, 2023) A new building is on the horizon for the Racquet Center, following a May vote by the Racquet Sports Advisory Committee to recommend to the board a two-story building with balconies overlooking the courts. During a meeting on Thursday, committee members discussed with Director Colette Horn what… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Camp Coast team emerges undefeated in competition for downtown racing glory (June 15, 2023) Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the 33rd Berlin Bathtub Races last Friday, and were treated to a series of flawless runs by this year’s championship team, Camp Coast. The festivities began with the… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola released a statement Wednesday announcing the retirement of Police Chief Leo Ehrisman who was placed on administrative leave in January. “Chief Leo Ehrisman gave notice of his retirement today,” the statement said. “We thank him for his years of service to… Read more »