Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola provided updates on a number of ongoing initiatives during the Board of Directors meeting on Saturday. Pickleball court Viola said county and state approvals are still coming for a proposed pickleball court addition at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center on Manklin Creek Rd…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) With fiscal 2021/22 nearing the halfway point, Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola reported last week that the association beat the budget by roughly $1.2 million through September. Viola presented a financial breakdown for August and a flash report of estimated numbers in September during the Board of Directors… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) The Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee discussed work group efforts to update association governing documents, progress on the groups’ annual report and possible changes for updates during its meeting last Friday. Committee Chairman Jim Trummel said because of the recent resignation of Director Camilla Rogers, who also served… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) Questions abounded last week from the Berlin Planning Commission regarding a proposed 176-unit townhouse project by the intersection of Routes 818 and 50. Developer Chris Carbaugh and attorney Mark Cropper presented the latest project revisions for the 24-acre parcel on the north side of Route 50 during the commission… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) Looking to replicate strong community support provided last fall, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is holding combined toy and coat drives with weekly collections starting Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Ocean Pines Community Center. Marketing Chairman Dave… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2021) Berlin Councilman and Kite Loft owner Jay Knerr is at home recovering after a round-trip to Shock Trauma in Baltimore following a motorcycle accident in Girdletree on Monday. Knerr was leading his brother and cousin on a motorcycle ride just before 11:30 a.m., when he struck a 72-year-old pedestrian… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2021) Resolution of the disputed 2021 Ocean Pines Board election came into sharper focus after the Elections Committee counted ballots on Wednesday and announced Rick Farr finished first with incumbent Frank Daly placing second. Farr, who garnered 1,629 votes, lead four-candidates vying for two openings and was followed by Daly… Read more »
Berlin mayor, council refine their request for proposals for sale of two parcels By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2021) Berlin inched closer to unloading parcels 57 and 410 in Heron Park, along with $200,00 in associated annual debt service, after fine-tuning a draft request for proposals during its Oct. 12 meeting. Mayor Zach Tyndall said… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
Christopher Earl Price Ocean City Christopher Earl Price, age 37, died on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Earl “Tim” Price and Mary (Todd) Price of Berlin. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Matthew and Jonathan Price, both of Berlin; sister, Amy Brooks and her… Read more »