Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) Worcester County Recreation and Parks will be permitted to use the tennis courts at Stephen Decatur Park following unanimous approval from the Berlin Town Council Monday. Program Manager Myro Small of the county recreation department told the mayor and council that a clinic will be offered to acquaint… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) A vacant one-story building on William Street is in line for a facelift, following the Berlin Historic District Commission’s approval last Wednesday of its exterior remodeling plans. Samantha Pielstick, who represented property owner Jack Burbage, said plans for the property include an authentic brick front exterior and a… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) The public can help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas by purchasing a simple bracelet at Beach Memories Jewelry on Main Street in Berlin. Michele Krempa, owner of Beach Memories Jewelry and Seachelle Designs, began offering the $10 bracelets last week as a way to donate to… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) The Berlin com- munity continues to raise money to help resident John Maxwell, who is recovering from injuries suffered in a June 13 fire that destroyed his home. Members of the Germantown School Community Heritage Center, a local historical organization, presented a $1,712 check on Aug. 28 in… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) Residents can experience the true farm-to-table experience during a dinner next Wednesday at the Atlantic Hotel in downtown Berlin. “I just think it shows what Berlin is about. It builds community,” said Ivy Wells, Berlin’s community and economic development director. “Who doesn’t like to eat outside with your… Read more »
Estimates put total bill in $280K range as work continues By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) The bills associated with the clean-up of a caustic chemical at Heron Park continue to pile up. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said during Monday evening’s Town Council meeting that the town has spent $244,433 so far on… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) Members of Berlin’s Historic District Commission approved several requests during a meeting last Wednesday evening. New porch The Berlin Historic District Commission permitted residents Joe and Pat Pylypczuk to add a porch to the back of their home on 303 S. Main St. The addition would be 23… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) With the fall golf season about to begin, assessing turf conditions and ascertaining upcoming maintenance needs at the Ocean Pines Golf Course is on the agenda for Board of Directors member Frank Daly and members of the Golf Committee. Speaking from the road on Wednesday, Daly said… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) Market competition for Ocean Pines internet and cable TV service became a reality this week when the OPA finalized a deal to bring an additional service provider to the area. OPA President Doug Parks said following Tuesday’s contract signing with Comcast that the roster of internet and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 12, 2019) Finalizing possible updates to resolution procedures left dormant for half a dozen years dominated the discussion during the Ocean Pines Association Bylaws and Resolutions Committee meeting on Friday. OPA President Doug Parks attended the meeting as an association member. Bylaws Chairman Jim Trummel welcomed his predecessor Jeff… Read more »