Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (March 4, 2021) The Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee discussed current and pending capital projects, in addition to examining the current fiscal picture, during its meeting last Wednesday. General Manager John Viola updated members on the status of a Worcester County proposal to irrigate the Ocean Pines Golf Course with treated… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 4, 2021) For every purchase of the WoYo Brisket Grilled Cheese at Boxcar on Main, $1 is donated to Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The WoYo Brisket Grilled Cheese includes six-hour hickory-smoked brisket, bacon jam and sharp cheddar on sourdough bread from Berlin’s own Crack of Dawn Bakery,… Read more »
Robert F. Grady Ocean Pines Robert F. Grady, 87, of Ocean Pines, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born on Sept. 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph Grady and Mary Ryan Sexton. Mr. Grady was a veteran of the National Guard, serving from 1948-1956. He was a member of Wessagussett… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 4, 2021) The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined accidental causes were to blame for a house fire in the Terns Landing area of Ocean Pines that required assistance from half a dozen neighboring agencies last Wednesday. After a neighbor in the vicinity of 36 Leigh Drive reported seeing an… Read more »
(March 4, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools officials believe in starting early to finish strong. In accordance with federal and state laws, the county school system provides free intervention services through the Worcester County Infants and Toddlers Program for children up to three years old who have developmental delays or disabilities. State regulations set a… Read more »
FY22 budget work session to take place on April 12, full schedule posted online By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Feb. 25, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council reviewed the general fund budget during their meeting on Monday to prepare for the budget work session on April 12. “The general fund is the general operating… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Feb. 25, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council agreed on Monday to adopt the 2020 Worcester County Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan to remain eligible for funding from several sources, such as the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Funding is available for… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Board of directors agrees to spend more than $1.2 million for pair of projects (Feb. 25, 2021) Aiming to improve drainage and to continue annual bulkhead maintenance, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday approved spending more than $200,000 to address failing underground piping and just over $1 million for bulkhead… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 25, 2021) Board member Frank Daly updated the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors Saturday on efforts to establish guidelines for short-term rentals. The issue erupted last summer because of recurring problems at a few properties that were advertised on web-based platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, Flipkey or Homeaway. Because of… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 25, 2021) With several last-second cost reductions cutting assessment fee increases from $35 to $10, the Ocean Pines Board voted 6-1, with Director Tom Janasek opposed, to approve the fiscal 2021-22 budget on Saturday. OPA Treasurer Doug Parks reviewed the final numbers for the next fiscal year recommended budget, which reflects… Read more »