Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 5, 2021) Since launching the Berlin Commons community green space several weeks ago, Buzz Meadery owners Brett and Megan Hines have enjoyed witnessing the concept gaining traction with neighbors. In May, both the Berlin Historic District Commission and the Planning Commission approved plans for the Hines to improve a triangle-shaped dirt… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 5, 2021) Pending and potential updates needed to codify short-term rental declarations of restrictions in Ocean Pines were discussed during a special board meeting last Tuesday as part of its consideration of the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood at King Richard Road. Board members met at the Ocean Pines Golf Clubhouse with… Read more »
OP book sale big success Editor, Last weekend was the largest event that is held at Ocean Pines Library every year. The volunteer organization “Friends of the Ocean Pines Library” prepares a book sale that encompasses over 20,000 books, DVDs, audio books and music CDs divided into approximately 25 categories. They are sold for 50 cents to… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
Farr, Lakernick appear best board candidates This year’s Ocean Pines election has no bad choices among the four candidates seeking seats on the board of directors, but we are recommending Stuart Lakernick and Rick Farr as our top picks. Our main concern with current board member candidate Frank Daly is his dogged decision to push… Read more »
NAACP hosts Berlin forum Editor, On July 19, the Worcester County Branch of the NAACP hosted a “Race Relations Forum,” which was held at the Duncan Showell American Legion Post 231 in Berlin. This was a very informative meeting and an important step in the ongoing process of understanding the importance of building good community… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 29, 2021) Berlin Mayor Zach Tyndall is on the mend after being attacked by a pair of loose dogs last Thursday morning in Salisbury. Tyndall, who serves as an instructor at Salisbury University, was on campus after receiving a bi-weekly covid-19 test when tragedy struck. “I was outside and rounding the… Read more »
Council members suggest detailed financial figures should be shared with town By Greg Ellison (July 29, 2021) Town Council members raised concerns over scant details for future funding assessments during a quarterly update from Berlin Fire/EMS companies on Monday. Berlin Fire President Dave Fitzgerald reviewed response times and budget highlights for Berlin’s emergency responders for… Read more »
Two months into new year, receipts, expenses come in much better than expected By Greg Ellison (July 29, 2021) Two months into its current fiscal year, Ocean Pines Association financials are ahead of budget estimates by more than $740,000. Finance Director/Controller Steve Phillips reviewed departmental budget figures for May and June during the board meeting… Read more »
Ardene Monte Ocean Pines Ardene Monte died peacefully at Catered Living of Ocean Pines on Saturday, July 3, 2021. His goal was to reach 100 years and he was very close at 99.5 years. He was born on Dec. 3, 1921, in Farmington, Illinois, to Cleto and Nora Monterastelli. Ardene’s wife, Helmi, asked him to… Read more »