Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
(Jan. 27, 2022) Multiple units responded on Jan. 19 for a house fire at 211 Maple Avenue in Berlin, with the cause still under investigation. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office said in a press release that the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company arrived first at the scene around 2:40 p.m. and discovered significant smoke and… Read more »
Major boost to bottom line would allow directors to cut property owners $71 break By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Assessments could be cut $71, from $996 a year to $925, in Fiscal Year 2022-23, according to a proposal made during an extended review of departmental budgets last Wednesday by the Ocean Pines Board of… Read more »
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Candidate eligibility focus of several Daly proposals By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee members discussed proposed rules revisions for director elections currently under review by legal counsel with board liaison Colette Horn on Friday. During the committee meeting on Jan. 7 numerous language changes aimed at clarifying bylaws section… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday delayed approving a pair of electronic message boards to replace existing marquees until they find out more about the permits from Worcester County government. Association President Colette Horn said the purpose of the new signs is to improve safety and provide… Read more »
By Greg Elison (Jan. 27, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors delayed voting on revising resolution M09 to change election verification processes after Director Frank Daly announced that a slew of related revisions would be unveiled at a special meeting. Association President Colette Horn said the proposed changes for certifying board candidates includes specifying… Read more »
Advisory group discusses host of ongoing initiatives during meeting last Thursday By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) The Ocean Pines Communications Committee discussed electronic signs, annual meeting attendance, electronic voting and preservation of historical items during its meeting last Thursday. Committee Chair Cheryl Jacobs said the prospect of upgrading community marquee signs to electronic message… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27,2022) The Berlin Town Council awarded bids for street repairs and replacing a well, and approved request for proposals to update water meters during its meeting on Monday. Starting with street repairs, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said a trio of bids were received on Dec. 15 to repair Decatur Street, East… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
As is usually the case, when something goes according to plan or exceeds expectations, the person at the top gets the credit. When the opposite occurs, and something goes awry or fails to achieve the expected results, the blame is assigned to that same individual. It’s just easier to do that than to think about… Read more »