Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 “I dare say, this is the best cup of coffee that I have ever had.” Her father raised one eyebrow inquisitively while his daughter (my then-girlfriend) burst out in laughter, and the rest of the guests were stupefied that a 25-year-old would say something so seemingly archaic and, well, elderly…. Read more »
Offseason work, clubhouse project updated as group ponders season launching By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) With winter winding down and construction on a new clubhouse in progress, members of the Ocean Pines Association Golf Committee were updated on the status of golf operations during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Director of Golf Operations… Read more »
Restrictions will specify how money can be used By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) Responding to concerns about funding reallocations aired last month when next year’s budget was approved, Ocean Pines Association Treasurer Larry Perrone has formed a work group to develop controls for the recently established New Capital Reserve Fund. OPA Board member Steve… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) In addition to funding two playground replacement projects, the Ocean Pines Association’s budget for next year gives Recreation and Parks a $20,000 increase for special events. Recreation and Parks Manager Debbie Donahue said her departments’ financial allotment for the new fiscal year includes roughly $47,000 to replace playground equipment… Read more »
Varying circumstances call for solutions that can be adapted for specific areas By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) While work to remedy numerous flooding and water retention problems throughout Ocean Pines continues to gain momentum, resident Katie Conforti, who lives directly south of Route 90 remains concerned about standing water in nearby yards and Ocean… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 5, 2020) After recent community surveys indicated few residents get their Ocean Pines information from broadcast mediums, next fiscal year’s marketing budget has reprioritized resources to favor internal channels and print advertising. Marketing and Public Relations Director Josh Davis said feedback from OPA leadership and residents led to a $48,000 marketing… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 5, 2020) Berlin Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood and other town officials are considering finding a new company to handle the cleaning of the town’s facilities. Fleetwood said that the town would be issuing a request for pricing proposals from companies that could handle the town’s housekeeping services. “[This] is… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (March 5, 2020) In a $3.5 million kitchen, students at Worcester Technical High School in Newark have the opportunity to learn through accredited baking and pastry, and culinary arts programs. The school got the new kitchen about 10 years ago, which has allowed students to learn more than just the… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 5, 2020) A comedy podcast by a mother and daughter that aims to raise awareness about breast cancer and the need to find humor in life has begun to gain a loyal following of listeners. Claudia and Kate Nicholls of Berlin decided to create a podcast called Stage 4… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 5, 2020) The Dusty Lamb owner, Berlin native and artist Patty Backer, who has displayed her work throughout the Berlin area for many years, has reopened for business on 3 South Main Street as of Saturday, Feb. 29. Originally opening in March of 2019 on Williams Street, Backer moved… Read more »