Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I hate socks. And I mean I loathe wearing the damn things. It will not be long before I reside somewhere I can walk barefoot into the supermarket year-round; say Hawai’i or Costa Rica. And if I am forced to wear my Olukais, then so be it. But I… 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 »
Banjo, guitar players will share stage during town’s 29th annual convention By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) After taking a pause in 2020, the annual Fiddler’s Convention returns to downtown Berlin this Friday through Sunday. Berlin Chamber of Commerce Deputy Director Steve Frene said the 29th year of the musical extravaganza will see a few… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) Although a comparison of geese control methods was requested, the Ocean Pines Board last Wednesday considered a proposal to test a patented form of turf grass to deter wildlife around ponds by the North and South Gates. Director Tom Janasek, who serves as liaison for the Environmental & Natural… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) Suspicious containers spotted by Berlin Public Works crews in Stephen Decatur Park last Thursday were declared harmless by emergency responders who were called to the scene to investigate. According to a release issued by the Berlin Police Department, the incident began just prior to 1 p.m. on Sept. 16… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) With autumn about to just arrive last Wednesday, Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided updates on amenity performance and projects during the Board of Directors meetings. Starting with the Manklin Meadows Racquet Center, Viola said work to paint new lines on pickleball courts has been authorized. The… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept 23, 2021) In addition to tossing out ideas for future video projects last week, the Ocean Pines Communications Committee discussed the residents survey and a “History Panel,” event slated for next month. Committee members reviewed details for a “History Panel” live discussion being held at the Ocean Pines Community Center on… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) The Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last Friday updated information compiled for an associated work group and prepped for its annual report to the board of directors. Committee Chairman Jim Trummel said status and summary reports are nearly complete and ready to be forwarded to the bylaws review… Read more »