Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Controversy surrounding the Ocean Pines Association’s decision to cut ties with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines, formerly the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, was recently rehashed.
The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted in a 6-1 majority to dissolve the community’s Racquet Sports Advisory Committee following mold allegations and membership option controversies.
The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved liquor license requests for a trio of businesses in Berlin last week.
Berlin council members have approved a tax rate of $0.8275 per $100 of assessed land value, the same as it is now.
Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission have voted to approve cedar impression vinyl siding for a Formstone home on South Main Street.
The Ocean Pines Board of Directors recognized the unpaid people who donate their time and efforts to the community at the association’s annual volunteer appreciation dinner at the Yacht Club April 11.
A pool, exercise equipment, office space and a community kitchen were among the numerous ideas voiced by members of the public at the meeting about the new Berlin community center last week.
Unexpected insurance savings are expected to help Berlin address needs within the municipality’s proposed budget, namely for fire and EMS services.
An arrest has been made in relation to a fire last month in Ocean Pines that investigators believe was intentionally set.
A text amendment that will allow recreational storage buildings on agricultural land will advance to the Worcester County Commissioners for consideration.