Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellson (April 22, 2021) Berlin native Joyce Harris-Cottman, 82, is being immortalized for a lifetime of inspiring family and friends though a new college externship to help minority students pursue a career in sports administration. The initiative was launched by her great-grandson, Deshaun Harris, 24, CEO & co-founder of Intrusive Sports Agency, who… Read more »
Rental regulations should be enacted Obviously, people who own single-family homes and use them for short-term rentals support the unfettered use of their property. Just as obviously, people who live next to or near short-term rentals do not. Neither party can be blamed for feeling the way they do, as landlords want and maybe need… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) On Wednesday evening the Ocean Pines Board abruptly canceled a town hall meeting regarding proposed short-term rental guidelines slated for Saturday. In a related statement, President Larry Perrone attributed the change in plans to ongoing discussions on the matter. “Frank Daly is withdrawing his motions after consultation with all… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) The Berlin Historic District Commission approved several sign requests, an outside dining area for a Williams Street eatery and a backyard playground at Buckingham Presbyterian Church during its meeting last Wednesday. Sterling Tavern Sterling Tavern proprietor Matt Borrelli received approval for a 32-inch carved wooden sign to hang outside… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) The Berlin Town Council approved a number of community events and grant applications during its meeting on Monday. Police vehicle grant Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing asked for approval to purse USDA funding to offset costs for a pair of replacement vehicles “We started the process in January and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) In a Good Friday video conference, the Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee hashed out the procedure for reviewing resolutions, while also reporting on the progress of a rules-related work group and discussing when it might return to in-person monthly meetings. Chairman Jim Trummel said the board of directors… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) The candidate pool for the 2021 Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election is slowly morphing into shape, with current Director Frank Daly seeking a second term. Daly, who is winding down an initial stint on the board after being elected in 2018, is seeking another three-year term to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) Remembering the sacrifices made by members of the military in the Vietnam War a half-century ago will be the focal point of the “Wall That Heals” exhibit when it arrives for a stopover in Ocean Pines next week. The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam… Read more »
Emergency services funds remain to be determined By Greg Ellison (April 15, 2021) Differing views on emergency services funding and nominal raises for staff were discussed during the Berlin Town Council FY22 budget work session Monday night. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said the FY22 draft budget is balanced with revenue projection of $6.78 million. “This… Read more »
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