Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Course at Bainbridge Park a tryout for growing sport There’s a project roiling some Worcester County residents over its location and notions that not enough has been done to bring to the table the people it will affect the most — the disc golf course at Bainbridge Park in Ocean Pines. The Ocean Pines Association… Read more »
The Ocean Pines Communications Committee is looking at different ways to encourage residents to attend the annual meeting of the Ocean Pines Association in August. “We have had such poor attendance in the last number of years,” committee chair Cheryl Jacobs said at the committee’s meeting last Thursday. “We’ve learned that (this year) we will… Read more »
The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee is looking at ways to increase the buffers and native plantings along the South Pond. The committee invited Billy Weiland, communications manager for Assateague Coastal Trust, to speak to them last Wednesday about realistic options and best practices for completing the project. “We have a lot of… Read more »
The Berlin Town Council discussed the following at its meeting on Monday: Housing surveys The Eastern Shore Regional GIS (Geographic Information System) Cooperative will be conducting surveys from June 1 until July 15 that will analyze the physical state of various properties in Berlin, which in turn could be used to apply for funding assistance…. Read more »
Moves intended to secure more funding for projects considered high priority The Berlin Town Council on Monday made a couple of rearrangements to its plans for the $4.8 million the town will get in American Rescue Plan Act money, including beefing up stormwater project funding and protecting the Berlin Fire Company from losing funds. On… Read more »
The Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 to approve the FY2023 budget on Monday, with Councilmember Troy Purnell voting against it and Councilmember Dean Burrell absent. Berlin Fire Company President David Fitzgerald spoke to the council about the necessity of changing how fire and EMS services are funded. Fitzgerald pointed out that the “flat funding” that… Read more »
New spots to offer greenery, off-site parking, space to recreate, and picnic tables By Greg Wehner Worcester County Commissioners will soon vote on changing the code surrounding campgrounds after the owners of Frontier Town in Berlin asked to allow features not permitted under the current code. Sun TRS Frontier, LLC, which operates Frontier Town, Castaways,… Read more »
FILE PHOTO. The Berlin Planning Commission meets in 2021. Planning Commission wonders why Berlin not included in talks The Berlin Planning Commission convened on May 11 with one item on their docket — a revised site plan review for the West View at Purnell Crossing planned community, which was approved. Then, roughly three-quarters of the… Read more »
Farr replaces Wheatley, who steps down to seek regular seat on board of directors The Ocean Pines Association shook up its ranks on Friday when Josette Wheatley resigned her position as board of directors secretary ahead of her bid to join the board. “Although it’s not a requirement that she resign, she resigned her secretary… Read more »
The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Committee is awaiting word to see if an old kayak launch recently discovered on the Route 90 walking trail can be brought back to life. Sharon Santacroce, Environmental Committee chair, stopped by the May 9 Recreation and Parks for an update on what her committee is working on. While… Read more »