Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
The trio of entrants running in the Ocean Pines Association’s 2020 Board of Directors election convened on Friday for an arbitrary draw to determine final ballot order and seating arrangements for a Candidate Forum on June 17. The final order found incumbents Dr. Colette Horn and Doug Parks in first and second respectively, followed by… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 11, 2020) The Berlin Historic District Commission approved some major changes to several buildings in downtown after agreeing to some compromises it believes will benefit the town’s image. The commission looked over renovation plans for properties owned by Jack Burbage, which include storefronts on Pitts Street and Main Street…. Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 11, 2020) With Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to allow restaurants to have limited outdoor seating last week, several Berlin operators have taken advantage of the situation to ensure their businesses continue to flourish. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells worked with multiple residents around the town to accommodate… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz Contest open until June 29, and winner announced July 10 (June 11, 2020) Berlin has been nominated as one of 18 candidates for “Best Small Town for Shopping” as part of the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice competition this month. USA Today has selected 18 small towns from across America that… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (June 11, 2020) The full-time residents of White Horse Park are exploring multiple avenues to remain there: a lawsuit, an administrative appeal and a county zoning code text amendment. The amendment, according to attorney Hugh Cropper, would allow the 55 full-time residents of the park who have lived there since… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 11, 2020) Professional photographer and technology expert Tony Weeg, 47, is running for the at-large councilmember seat being vacated by Thom Gulyas before the Berlin election in October. Weeg, who moved to Berlin two summers ago, said he fell in love with the town and its accessibility and school… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 11, 2020) Although the OPA Board 2020 election forum set for June 17 is not open to the public because of covid-19 health restrictions, community members have until June 15 to email questions for candidates. Elections Committee Chairman Steve Habeger said while the public cannot attend the forum, which is slated… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 11, 2020) Since opening pools at the Ocean Pines Yacht and Beach Clubs on a limited basis last weekend, plans now are to expand the list of aquatics facilities to include the Swim and Racquet Club on Friday, followed by Mumford’s Landing next week. Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Final months show decline in revenue, but expenses also fall to reduce losses (June 10, 2020) Despite a revenue slump in March and April because of facility closures, OPA General Manager John Viola reported last week the association still closed its fiscal year on April 30 with a positive variance of roughly… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 11, 2020) The possibility of increasing assessment fees to offset expected operational losses, was discussed by the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last week, as it also worked out reopening plans for the community’s aquatic facilities. During a virtual board meeting on June 3, the directors reviewed new procedures to… Read more »