Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Nonprofit organizer Weeg checks in with Planning Commission on three fronts By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg discussed a trio of proposals with the Parks Commission during a virtual meeting last Tuesday. Leading the list was Weeg’s idea of “Love Day” as an annual celebration. The observance… Read more »
Catching up rapidly said like trying to drink from fire hose By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Since being seated on the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Wednesday, Rick Farr has had an active first week getting up to speed with the new role. “It’s been a whirlwind in terms of getting to know… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
By Greg Ellison Jan. 13, 2022) Berlin’s sixth annual Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, with numerous local dining establishments offering special fare with special pricing. Economic & Community Development Director Ivy Wells said public response has been overwhelming since the promotion began on Monday. “The community has been excited,” she said. Participating establishments include Pop’s… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 13, 2022) Rick Farr, the previously disqualified candidate for the Ocean Pines Board of Directors, was vindicated last week in a Worcester County Circuit Court finding that current board leadership acted improperly to block his campaign. Visiting Judge Sidney Campen of Talbot County issued his opinion Wednesday, and ordered the association… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 13, 2022) Ocean Pines officials took a deep dive on the proposed budget for next year during multi-day departmental presentations begun last Tuesday. General Manager John Viola said the association anticipates both favorable tailwinds and challenging headwinds during the next fiscal year that starts on May 1. Among the financial hurdles… Read more »
Proposed changes would require board review, with final referendum approval By Greg Ellison (Jan. 13, 2022) Amending governing documents to clarify election eligibility requirements for candidates for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors was the focus of the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee meeting last Friday. Committee member Steve Jacobs reviewed possible amendments to bylaws… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Whether it’s at my “real job” teaching culinary at Wor-Wic Community College, or at one of my restaurants, I am always in a mode of research and development. There is no rest for the weary, and as Robert Strauss so famously noted, “Success is a little like wrestling a gorilla…. Read more »
Ocean Pines, like many communities in this and other areas, might as well accept the idea and prepare for the eventuality of an all-paid fire and rescue service. Unless towns and communities revert to a way of thinking that has faded over the last 20 years, it’s going to happen at some point, as the… Read more »
As volunteer numbers drop, department emphasizes need for more paid staff By Greg Ellison (Jan. 13, 2022) Immediate costs for additional staffing and long-term expenses to transition to an all-paid staff dominated budget planning discussions with the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department last Wednesday. OP Fire President Dave VanGasbeck, Chief Steve Grunewald and Capt. Harvey… Read more »