Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Scarcity of volunteers becomes greater issue By Greg Ellison (Feb. 6, 2020) The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, which was established on a shoestring budget nearly a half century ago, now faces mounting challenges to recruit and retain members. President Dave Van Gasbeck said area demographics have traditionally added a layer of difficulty to recruit… Read more »
Legacy cards bought prior to May 2019 would have extra time to use balances By Greg Ellison (Feb. 6, 2020) Included among a host of proposed changes for Ocean Pines’ new fiscal year is a one-year extension of the Beach Club parking and pool coupons set to expire this April. The change is intended to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 6, 2020) The Ocean Pines Aquatics Committee on Monday discussed limiting the time patrons can lay claim to chairs and tables at pool facilities, talked about safety concerns during peak evening usage and welcomed three proposed members awaiting board approval. Tables and chairs policy Committee Chairwoman Kathy Grimes said pool regulations… Read more »
Wastewater advisory committee gets county permission to examine merits of spraying By Greg Ellison (Feb. 6, 2020) Although the Ocean Pines Service Area Water & Wastewater Advisory Board received permission last month from the Worcester County Commissioners to explore the possibility of spraying treated sewage effluent on the Ocean Pines Golf course, the approach remains… Read more »
New building offers more display space, far brighter interior in White Horse Park By Greg Ellison (Feb. 6, 2020) Although a larger celebration is slated for April, the Pine’eer Craft Club will officially open its new building for business on Saturday. Pine’eer Craft Club President Sharon Puser said the new Artisan & Gift Shop is… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 6, 2020) Reflecting the recruiting struggles of law enforcement agencies nationwide, Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey has seen other departments employ increasingly aggressive hiring tactics due to stiff competition for candidates on the shore. “In my career, I’ve seen it become much more competitive,” he said. “We’re getting fewer applicants… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 6, 2020) Berlin Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services presented their quarterly updates to the Berlin mayor and Town Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 27. The reports covered statistics and costs for Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 of last year as well as revenues and expenses from July to… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 6, 2020) The public is invited to sample the cooking of students at Worcester Technical High School’s Culinary Program during the second annual Art of the pARTy event on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are now available for the fundraising event… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Water main problem proves to be one major leak govt. can fix with a little digging (Feb. 6, 2020) Employees of the Berlin Water Resources Department spent approximately 18 hours repairing a leaking water valve on the intersection of Broad and West streets last weekend. The leak was investigated at… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Town saves thousands of dollars by performing work itself, anticipates reopening (Feb. 6, 2020) The major cleanup of Heron Park following the discovery last year of a caustic soda spill on the property has cost the town much less than anticipated, Berlin Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said this week. The… Read more »