Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (April 9, 2020) Despite the enforced lull in activities during the covid-19 pandemic, current and pending bulkhead repairs remain on track in Ocean Pines. General Manager John Viola said, in addition to the present maintenance efforts winding up by May 1, the next batch of repairs scheduled for the fall were approved… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 9, 2020) While future financial challenges from the covid-19 pandemic are yet unknown, last week the Ocean Pines Association reported both favorable budget numbers during February and strong reserve fund balances. General Manager John Viola presented current fiscal year ending totals for February during the OPA Board meeting on April 1…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 9, 2020) In addition to reviewing the association’s responses to the covid-19 pandemic, OPA General Manager John Viola last Wednesday brought the board of directors up to date on building projects. Viola reviewed the association’s efforts to encourage health safety measures with the OPA Board at its meeting on April 1…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison Those who can pay should, others will have more time (April 9, 2020) With the covid-19 pandemic hammering the economy, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Wednesday voted 6-1 to delay annual assessment fees due May 1 for 90 days until the start of August. Treasurer Larry Perrone, the dissenting board… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Test runs completed, directors will convene in video conference (April 9, 2020) With innumerable adjustments underway globally in reaction to the covid-19 pandemic, the Ocean Pines Association Board held its April 1 meeting online to provide membership the ability to participate. OPA President Doug Parks said ways to give membership real-time access… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) All Town of Berlin departments continue to be open for business, although their physical offices are closed to the public amid the coronavirus pandemic, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said. Of the 72 town employees, around 50 percent are working from their departments and the remainder are teleworking…. Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) Ever since Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced on March 26 that schools would remain closed for an additional four weeks, Worcester County Public School officials have been preparing parents and students with online learning material they can use at home. Using an online… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) An Ocean Pines teenager received a surprise from the local fire department when her mother arranged to have a fire truck drive up to their house for her birthday on Sunday. Mia Stubblebine’s 15th birthday was made even more special when her mother, Debbie, got in touch… Read more »
Town services will continue amid coronavirus concerns; parks, playgrounds closed (April 9, 2020) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams issued his weekly statement on Monday with updates concerning covid-19 (coronavirus) and the town. The Town of Berlin continues to actively monitor the evolving situation regarding covid-19 (coronavirus). All town services continue to be provided. Town employees are… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) The first online Berlin mayor and Town Council meeting will take place on Facebook Live Monday starting at 5:30 p.m. with a budget work session. Following the work session, the regular session will begin at 7 p.m. “Town staff has explored our most readily available options for ensuring… Read more »