Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Director Parks’ motion gets defeated 4-3 with cohorts deeming move aimless By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Proposed procedural measures related to the recent Ocean Pines referendum on reducing board of directors spending limits were defeated in a 4-3 vote last week, bringing into view a rift between members of the board. In May, the… Read more »
Board votes 6-1 to take new regs to neighborhoods By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors wants to excercise oversight of short-term rentals, and voted voting 6-1 last week to bring the association’s declaration of restrictions in line with Worcester County licensing regulations. Director Frank Daly offered the motion… Read more »
By Mallory Panuska (June 24, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools officials believe the best place for students to learn is in-person, in the classrooms. But in some circumstances — as the covid-19 pandemic spotlighted — a virtual learning environment works better. That is why officials recently rolled out a digital program option for the 2021-22… Read more »
Ocean Pines amenities get back to full swing as covid restrictions fade from view By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola reviewed current infrastructure projects and provided amenity updates during the Board of Directors meeting last Wednesday. Bulkhead maintenance budgeted for the 2020/21 fiscal year is on track to wrap… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) New means to publicize the upcoming Board of Directors election and increase attendance at the annual Homeowners’ Meeting were discussed about during the Ocean Pines Communication Committee meeting last Thursday. Committee Chairwoman Cheryl Jacobs asked how the group could help promote both the election ballot due date on Aug…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Turf conditions at the Ocean Pines Golf Course have improved this season because of the remedial care it has received, but now that care is being adapted for the hotter weather July and August. Course superintendent Justin Hartshorne provided an overview of current efforts during the board of directors… Read more »
Rental regs vs reality The question about to be posed to specific neighborhoods in Ocean Pines is whether their property owners are willing to include OPA short-term rental regulations in their declarations of restrictions. This follows the vote last week by the board of directors to give the association the authority to act on complaints… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (June 17, 2021) The Lewis Road sewer expansion project, an initiative some 20 years in the making, was finally confirmed after the Worcester County Commissioners narrowly passed a funding proposal from the Department of Environmental Programs on Tuesday. The $2.05 million project, which will connect long underserved residents along the road that… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council highlighted the upcoming national Pollinator Week and approved emergency generator repairs at its meeting Monday. National Pollinator Week To officially unveil the 2021 National Pollinator Week, slated from June 21-27, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall read a proclamation designating the municipality’s observance of the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) To assure their ballots arrive on time for the upcoming Ocean Pines Board election, members of the Ocean Pines Association are being advised that the United States Postal Service continues to experience delivery delays. Ballots for the 2021 election are scheduled to go out the week of July 12… Read more »