Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Berlin District 3 Councilman Elroy Brittingham and At-Large Councilman Thom Gulyas were honored with proclamations from Mayor Gee Williams for their service at their last Town Council meeting on Sept. 28. Brittingham, 72, did not file for re-election for a ninth term by the deadline. “I’ve been… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) The following took place during the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Sept. 28: Water valve repairs Eleven water valves were replaced in Berlin between August and September. Three were replaced at the Franklin Avenue water tower, one was replaced on North Main Street, three were replaced… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 2, 2020) OPA Board member Steve Tuttle put his house up for sale this week, opening the door for a potential replacement to be appointed. Tuttle, who was elected in 2018 and served as vice-president last year, is up for reelection in 2021. Director Frank Daly said Tuttle has informed the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 1, 2020) Aiming for immediate and long-term turf improvements at the Ocean Pines Golf Course, maintenance crews are executing a multi-point plan expected to be completed later this month. General Manager of Golf Operations John Malinowski said ground condition issues did arise over the summer. “We had a bad spot on some… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 1, 2020) Renamed but not repurposed, the “Keeping the Dream Alive” donation drive for active military personnel that takes place in Ocean Pines on Wednesdays during October continues the nearly two decade holiday-season tradition established by the late Carl and Anna Foultz. Larry Walton, Ocean Pines AARP Chapter 4507 president, said… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Viola says admin. pursuing reimbursement from SBA on virus-related expenses (Oct. 1, 2020) OPA General Manager John Viola this week provided updates on a number of projects and processes that are underway. Viola said Accounting Manager Julia Johnson is documenting expenses related to coronavirus that would be reimbursed through the Small Business… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 1, 2020) Since partnering late last year to manage the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, Tim McMullen and Terry Underkoffler have championed proposed court expansions and last week began attracting nationally ranked tennis tournaments to Ocean Pines. Underkoffler, a licensed U.S. Tennis Association instructor, said the complex hosted its first ever… Read more »
(Oct. 1, 2020) Plans are firming up for a frequently discussed room addition at the Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool. Ocean Pines Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips said the concept of building an adjacent area separated from the pool deck has been batted around for the past four years. “The original idea… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 1, 2020) What began as a welfare check at a residence in Ocean Pines on Sunday afternoon grew into a three-hour response involving multiple agencies, including the Worcester County Hazmat team. Police Chief Leo Ehrisman said the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a medical emergency just after 4… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) The candidates running for Berlin Town Council provide their opinions and plans to improve the town’s finances and transparency with the community before the Oct. 6 election. Can you briefly provide your professional background and your connection to Berlin? Jay Knerr for at-large council seat: My name… Read more »