Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) Art novices and enthusiasts can get into the Halloween spirit this Friday during the Monster Mash art show on Friday in downtown Berlin. Curator Pete Mueller said about 15 artists will present their pieces at the show, which will take place from 6-9 p.m. at The Globe… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) Two people were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop last month off Route 113 in Berlin, the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack said. Samuel Gustavo Mirkin, 49, of Baltimore, and May Hong Do, 37, of Pikesville, Maryland were charged with possession of more than 10 grams of… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) A home on South Main Street in Berlin will soon have a white picket fence following the unanimous approval of members of the town’s Historic District Commission last Wednesday. Homeowner Adam Davis proposed reconfiguring his driveway on 23 S. Main St. to create enough space to accommodate… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) Curtailing time frames for Ocean Pines Association members to address aesthetic violations is the intent of the proposed amendments to compliance resolutions and architectural guidelines discussed during the board of directors’ meeting last Wednesday. Board member Frank Daly said the goal is implementing policies and procedures for… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) After vetting a proposal to replace 13 marquees that require manual updating with a pair of digital message signs, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors returned the matter to the Communication Committee to assess their costs and zoning limitations. The Communication Committee broached the topic during… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) With the fiscal year hitting the halfway mark this month, OPA Treasurer Larry Perrone said the focus remains monitoring replacement reserve funds until the year ends next spring. Speaking at the ‘ meeting on Oct. 2, Perrone said through the end of August, the overall laddered investment… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) The Marlin Room at the Ocean Pines community center will be renamed for the late Anna Foultz, with a dedication ceremony set for Oct. 24 , the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors agreed last Wednesday. The celebration of Foultz, 93, who died on Sept. 22, will… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) As temperatures begin to cool down, capital projects and fiscal forecasting are heating up in Ocean Pines. General Manager John Viola provided an update on a wealth of ongoing and upcoming plans during the Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 2. Speaking the day after an official… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2019) The Ocean Pines Association balance sheets are trending positively one third into the current fiscal year, with recently released August financials indicating revenues above and expenses below estimates. Budget and Finance Committee chairman Dick Keiling said his group reviewed the financial data with Director of Finance Steve… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2019) Aiming to reduce child drownings is the intent of a three-day water safety course starting this week for fourth graders conducted by the Ocean Pines Aquatics Department. Ocean Pines Operations Director Colby Phillips said the first wave of students from Buckingham Elementary School are scheduled this week… Read more »