Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 23, 2020) The White Horse Park Community Association Inc. is pushing back against the lawsuit filed by six residents, who allege that Worcester County’s zoning code unfairly makes it illegal for them to occupy their homes year-round. James W. Almand, White Horse Park Community Association Inc.’s attorney, filed a… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer County officials wait to hear from board on whether it will provide space in library (Jan. 23, 2020) The potential move of the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office to the Ocean Pines Library computer lab hinges on how the Ocean Pines Association board of directors respond to that possibility. During the… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 23, 2020) The Town of Berlin will receive its new electrical power generator much sooner than originally anticipated, Electric Unity Director Tim Lawrence told the Town Council Monday. “The new generator was supposed to be delivered sometime in May or early June, but I received a call … so… Read more »
The importance of the decennial headcount conducted by the Census Bureau can’t be overestimated, considering that each uncounted person is worth, theoretically, $18,000 per decade ($1,800 per year) in state and federal grants. That would mean, using rate of participation data provided by the Census Bureau to the Maryland Department of Planning, that Worcester County… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 23, 2020) A new basketball program is available for boys ranging from fourth to eighth grade to better their skills on the court. Shore Elite Basketball launched in early November. Two teams, comprised of fourth and fifth graders and sixth to eighth graders, are participating. There are 10 players… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) Taking a momentary step back to fuel pending progress, the Ocean Pines Police Department is in the midst of temporarily relocating operations to an adjacent trailer as work progresses to renovate and expand the current facility located next to White Horse Park . Ocean Pines Police Chief… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) Land conservation efforts in Worcester County received a boost earlier this month after a quarter-million-dollar grant was approved for fiscal year 2020 through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Rural Legacy Program. Among more than $18 million in grants approved by the Board of Public Works on… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) Although still awaiting warmer temperatures, Ocean Pines Marina manager Ron Fisher is striving to match last year’s stellar performance. “Our revenue is driven by slip rentals and gas sales,” he said. “We were fortunate this past year to have good weather most weekends.” Fisher, who also serves… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) Residents on Watertown Road in Ocean Pines may experience slight delays through next week due to a scheduled pipe replacement that will close portions of the road for through traffic until completed. Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips said work on the drainage improvement project… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer Three-day session reviews operating accounts, capital projects, reserve balances (Jan. 16, 2020) Although it’s a work in progress, the Ocean Pines Association’s budget for next fiscal year came slightly more into focus last week following a three-day presentation to the budget and finance committee. General Manager John Viola closed the… Read more »