Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 30, 2021) Along with approving funding to replace failing storm-water piping on Washington Street, Berlin’s mayor and Town Council also reviewed new tree lighting slated for downtown. Councilmembers voted to authorize spending up to $110,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to replace a town-owned storm-water pipe running from 105 Washington… Read more »
Late member embodied club’s spirit, goals and purpose for 25 years (Sept. 30, 2021) To honor the legacy of Ralph Chinn, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is establishing a memorial scholarship for the 25-year member and two-time president who died in late August. Public Relations/ Press Chairman Dave Landis said there was no… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 30, 2021) The Ocean Pines Environmental and Natural Assets Committee discussed wildlife control measures and possible projects last Wednesday, including how to drum up support for an upcoming native planting event to be held by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program at Bainbridge Pond. Environmental and Natural Assets Committee Chairperson Ken Wolf… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 30, 2021) One decade after launching “Letters From Santa,” former Ocean Pines Director Of Aquatics Colby Phillips’ Christmas-greeting campaign soldiers on, with community support sought to expand the mailer to include a storybook this season. “Last year over 1,000 letters were mailed,” said Phillips, who now serves as senior general manager… Read more »
Just-released questionnaire garners 200 quick replies By Greg Ellison (Sept. 30, 2021) The newly released Ocean Pines property owners’ survey is already producing a solid response, with more than 200 completed questionnaires returned by last week. The Ocean Pines Strategic Planning Committee, which developed the 15-question survey, met last Thursday to review the early results… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 30, 2021) Proposed licensing for short-term rentals in Berlin raised concerns during the mayor and Town Council meeting on Monday, as Planning Director Dave Engelhart reviewed a draft of a short-term rental ordinance developed in June at a council work session. Engelhart’s summary of points established then by the council touched… Read more »
Court still has to decide whether Farr was legally denied right to seek office By Greg Ellison (Sept. 30, 2021) Following a delayed motion hearing on Monday in Worcester Circuit Court for board candidate Rick Farr’s lawsuit against Ocean Pines, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors scheduled a special meeting today (Thursday) at 3… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) After gaining sign-off from the Board of Directors last week, a property owners’ survey created by the Ocean Pines Strategic Planning Committee is being released on Sept. 27. Strategic Planning Committee Co-Chairman Bernie McGorry presented survey specifics and related costs during the board meting on Sept. 15. “We feel… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) Property ownership questions concerning Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidate Rick Farr could be decided next week when Farr and Ocean Pines representatives appear at a Worcester County Circuit Court hearing next Monday. On Aug. 30, Judge Sidney Campen, retired from the Talbot County Circuit Court bench, opted against… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) Ocean Pines good financial performance in July and August has put the association roughly $1.1 million ahead of budget for the first four months of its fiscal year, OPA General Manager John Viola reported last Wednesday During July, the association took in $254,000 more than budgeted in revenue, while… Read more »