Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Earlier estimate for pending fiscal year fee increases cut from $121 to roughly $35 By Greg Ellison (Jan. 21, 2021) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors started its two-day review of the next fiscal year’s budget on Tuesday, with instant good news after learning earlier estimates for potential assessment increases have been reduced substantially. General… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 21, 2021) After the novel coronavirus pandemic resulted in the cancellation of most Berlin Chamber of Commerce events in 2020 and brought challenges for the town’s small businesses, the board of directors and chamber members are prepared for the changes that will come in the new year. Steve Frene,… Read more »
Annual contest on Eastern Shore awards students for canine creations virtually By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 21, 2021) After numerous requests from parents, the Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show Art Contest overcame numerous obstacles because of covid-19 to be held. Art Show Chairman Jerry Milko said that he was originally going to cancel the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 21, 2021) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum at 208 N. Main St. in Berlin encourages residents to become members of the museum to help preserve local history. “We’re just really hoping that people will join, that we have done a really good job this past year of presenting… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 It’s coming up on the weekend again. I have to try to figure out what to cook for the family. Oh, the drudgery. There is truth to the old maxim that the cobbler’s children have no shoes, or the plumber’s pipes always leak (perhaps that is a little too… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 14, 2021) The Ocean Pines Association moved closer to adding a wastewater irrigation system to its golf course last Tuesday, when the Worcester County Commissioners chose Hydro Design Inc. as the consultant for evaluating the upgrade cost. The agreement is to pay the Frederick-based company $8,800 for consultation services…. Read more »
Berlin transitions to virtual gatherings, but no urgent matters occur this month By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 14, 2021) All town of Berlin boards and commissions meetings have been canceled for January, given the absence of any urgent matters to discuss, Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen and Planning Director Dave Engelhart said this week…. Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 14, 2021) The following took place during the Berlin Mayor and Council virtual meeting on Monday: Hiring The Town of Berlin is hiring a superintendent for the Public Works Department, which handles maintenance, streets and sanitation, as Dave Wheaton is retiring. “The game plan is to do paper screening… Read more »
John Dale Smack, Jr. Berlin (Jan. 14,2021) John Dale Smack, Jr., 86, of Berlin, departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late John Dale Smack, Sr. and Rosie Henry Smack. The Town of Berlin’s first Black council member, Mr…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 14, 2021) The Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee closed its multi-day review of the budget proposal for next year on Friday with detailed financial projections for aquatics, beach club parking, racquet sports and the Bainbridge drainage project. AQUATICS Ocean Pines Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips said the… Read more »