Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) The Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee discussed work group efforts to update association governing documents, progress on the groups’ annual report and possible changes for updates during its meeting last Friday. Committee Chairman Jim Trummel said because of the recent resignation of Director Camilla Rogers, who also served… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) Questions abounded last week from the Berlin Planning Commission regarding a proposed 176-unit townhouse project by the intersection of Routes 818 and 50. Developer Chris Carbaugh and attorney Mark Cropper presented the latest project revisions for the 24-acre parcel on the north side of Route 50 during the commission… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) Looking to replicate strong community support provided last fall, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is holding combined toy and coat drives with weekly collections starting Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Ocean Pines Community Center. Marketing Chairman Dave… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2021) Berlin Councilman and Kite Loft owner Jay Knerr is at home recovering after a round-trip to Shock Trauma in Baltimore following a motorcycle accident in Girdletree on Monday. Knerr was leading his brother and cousin on a motorcycle ride just before 11:30 a.m., when he struck a 72-year-old pedestrian… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2021) Resolution of the disputed 2021 Ocean Pines Board election came into sharper focus after the Elections Committee counted ballots on Wednesday and announced Rick Farr finished first with incumbent Frank Daly placing second. Farr, who garnered 1,629 votes, lead four-candidates vying for two openings and was followed by Daly… Read more »
Berlin mayor, council refine their request for proposals for sale of two parcels By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) Berlin inched closer to unloading parcels 57 and 410 in Heron Park, along with $200,00 in associated annual debt service, after fine-tuning a draft request for proposals during its Oct. 12 meeting. Mayor Zach Tyndall said… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 14, 2021) Half a dozen old-school Ocean Pines residents participated in a “History Panel,” discussion on Sunday as part of the larger Worcester County History Week that began that day. Panel speakers included Sue Adkins, Jack Barnes, Sharyn O’Hare, Gloria Richards, Ed Moran and Alta Weiss. Weiss and her husband, Fred,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 14, 2021) While agreeing to hold off mailing ballots until after a court hearing scheduled this Wednesday for the contested 2021 board election, the Ocean Pines Election Committee convened last Friday to review materials for a re-run election. On Sept. 30, the board voted 4-3 to re-stage its election, which is… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 14, 2021) Attracting new committee members and considering potential projects dominated discussions during the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Committee meeting on Monday. Committee member Kathi Gottesman gave an update on the current roster of participants, which is anticipated to shrink next year. Gottesman said members Trey Denk, Joe Pino and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 14, 2021) The Berlin Historic District Commission approved several requests during its meeting last Wednesday. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells presented plans for a decorative design to cover up the “No Parking,” warning painted on the asphalt by a mural in front of the Welcome Center at 14 S. Main… Read more »