Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) The methods used to confirm election results were discussed during the Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee meeting on Oct. 4. Committee chairman Jim Trummel said Board of Directors President Doug Parks recently broached the subject of elections validation. “This doesn’t have to be settled in one… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) A host of free medical screenings are available during the ninth annual Ocean Pines Community Health Fair on Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon at the community center. The Ocean Pines Association sponsors the event in conjunction with Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center to provide community… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) Ocean Pines Police arrested Heather Teal Reece, 42, on Saturday for a series of home robberies in the area, resulting in more than a half dozen counts, including first-, third- and fourth-degree burglary. Police allege that Reece, whose last known address was in Tazewell, Tennessee, burglarized four… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) The Ocean Pines Bylaws & Resolutions Committee on Oct. 4 agreed that additional time will be required to review proposed revisions for resolutions regarding the lot maintenance violations discussed by the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors two days earlier. Committee chairman Jim Trummel said the directors… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) Opinions varied about the viability of establishing a new capital reserve account during a first reading of a proposal to amend resolution F-03 for financial reserves during the most recent OPA Board of Directors meeting. Board member Larry Perrone introduced a motion during the Oct. 2 meeting… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) The barn at Burley Manor is nearer to being restored to its former glory after receiving the support of the Berlin Historic District Commission last week. “This is your family heritage,” Commission member Mary Moore said to property owner Edward Hammond III after he presented plans for the… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) A rabid raccoon was captured last month at Decatur Farms, making this the 16th rabies case of 2019 in Worcester County. The raccoon was caught in a trap on Sept. 28 on Schooner Lane in the Decatur Farms neighborhood off Route 113 in Berlin, according to the Berlin… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) Car enthusiasts can travel back in time and see restored vehicles during the 15th annual Fall Cruisers on Main Street in downtown Berlin. Larnet St. Amant, executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, said Main Street typically closes around 6 a.m. for the event. She added… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) The Berlin Electric Utility received a safety commendation from the American Municipal Power Association at its annual conference last month in Columbus, Ohio. “When we deal with high voltage electricity, we have a lot of safety regulations that we have to follow to make sure that nobody… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) Heron Park remains closed with no definite timeline to reopen, Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen told members of the Berlin Parks Commission last Tuesday. “Temporarily closed” signs, large traffic cones and caution tape continue to block the entrance of the site on Old Ocean City Boulevard. The… Read more »