Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 16, 2021) In addition to discussing the 2022/23 fiscal year budget process, Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola also provided updates on bulkhead repairs, drainage work and audio system enhancements during the board meeting on Saturday. Viola said next fiscal year’s proposed budget figures have been reviewed and signed off on… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 16, 2021) the Berlin Town Council reviewed the following topics during its meeting on Monday. Arts and Entertainment Council members approved the establishment of a Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee. Mayor Zach Tyndall said the entity will revive efforts undertaken in the past. “We have had an Arts and Entertainment Committee… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Thank goodness it is so chilly outside. I can’t imagine what it would be like to celebrate Christmas in Florida or Costa Rica, although I do want to try it one of these years. Who knows? It might be fun after all. With the temperatures dropping (for the sake… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 16, 2021) Berlin Planning Commission members held a concept review for Florida-based Decks & Docks Lumber Company to develop a one-acre lot on Franklin Avenue last Wednesday. Regional Manager Brian Basye said Decks & Docks are a leading supplier in the marine construction and decking industry. “We are the leaders in… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 16, 2021) Repeating a scene from November’s board meeting, longtime Ocean Pines resident Roelof “Dutch” Oostven last week asked both association President Larry Perrone and Vice President Colette Horn to resign from their posts. During the board meeting on Saturday, Oostven returned to double down on the request. “I had quite… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
John Viola leaving in Feb., assistant Michelle Bennett departing end of month By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) Ocean Pines Association Senior Executive Assistant Michelle Bennett tendered her resignation on Friday following the retirement announcement by General Manager John Viola days earlier. Last Wednesday, Association President Larry Perrone issued a statement after Viola opted to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 9, 2021) Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee members last Friday discussed how to format a list of proposed rule changes produced by a committee work group charged with eliminating those that no longer apply or need to be fine-tuned to reflect current circumstances. Committee Chairman Jim Trummel said in addition… Read more »
Whether one agreed with the way he did things or questioned his decisions, John Viola’s performance as the top administrator of the Ocean Pines Association since March 2019 shows he has been the best general manager the association has had in years. If his primary task as a quick replacement for his predecessor was to… Read more »