Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) Stressing accuracy over speed, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday opted to seek a legal review of several proposed changes in how the association can remedy non-compliance violations of the OPA Declaration of Restrictions. Board member Frank Daly revived discussions of a proposal to replace… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) Steve and Debbie Frene will soon say goodbye to Victorian Charm as they prepare to sell their shop on Main Street. “We’re one of the few remaining links to old Berlin,” Steve said. Debbie opened Victorian Charm on 100 N. Main St. in the 1990s with the help… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) The Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last Friday moved closer to finalizing the definitions that would be used in the association’s election validation process. The revised language could be incorporated with other proposed tweaks to association resolution M-06 that governs elections and referendums. Committee chairman Jim… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) It may be quieter than those summer Second Friday Art Strolls in Downtown Berlin, but this Friday’s offseason version will continue to offer residents and visitors plenty of art to appreciate. The event takes place during the second Friday of each month. Area shops and restaurants will… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) The Berlin Town Council on Monday authorized spending a little more than $13,000 from the electric utility contingency fund to cover the balance of the cost of a replacement generator. “The … thing I think everybody needs to know right now [is] we are down a generator,” Town… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) The possibility of charging nonresidents more to use the indoor and outdoor pool facilities was examined during the Ocean Pines Aquatics Committee meeting on Monday. Ocean Pines Operations Director Colby Phillips broached the topic as part of an early review of upcoming fiscal year 2020/2021 budget figures…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) In addition to updating the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on current efforts to remedy storm water drainage issues, Operations Director Colby Phillips reported last week that potential long-term solutions are being examined with state officials. Phillips said on Saturday that exploratory conversations were held the… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) Thirteen-year-old Chloe Paddack believed her parents when they told her she that would never own a horse. That is, until Chloe started competing and winning equestrian competitions called “eventing,” which is a riding triathlon of sorts. Two months ago, they surprised Chloe by buying Rosie, the horse they… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) The Town of Berlin has joined other communities on Worcester County’s Complete Count Committee in an effort to increase participation in the 2020 census. “I think people underestimate the importance of their data,” said Mary Bohlen, Berlin’s deputy town administrator. The census, which is calculated once every… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2019) Animal lovers and their pets can help raise money for cancer research during the third annual Bark for Life, this Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at Windmill Creek Vineyard and Winery, located at 11206 Worcester Highway in Berlin. Bark for Life is co-organized by Stephen Decatur High School’s… Read more »