Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Lisa Kershner, the state’s public access ombudsman, and Maryland Public Information Act Compliance Board Chairman John “Butch” West, issued a joint statement last week declaring their support for legislation that would strengthen the state’s public information law. Since the law was instituted 50 years ago, most government documents have been available for inspection by any… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 20, 2020) The old days of having milk delivered to your front door is no longer a piece of history, as Chesapeake Bay Farms has decided to bring back the tradition and then some by creating its own local grocery delivery system. Owners Daniel and Laura Holland are third… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Feb. 20, 2020) The Berlin Planning Commission approved a concept plan review by Property owner John Derrickson on Wednesday, Feb. 12, that promotes his concept plan for two multi-purpose buildings that will be used for both commercial and residential use. Derrickson and Architect Steve Cirile approached the commission for approval… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association to retain paper, while adding online option for members By Greg Ellison (Feb. 13, 2020) While not completely switching from paper ballots in the Ocean Pines Association 2020 election this summer, the OPA Election Committee last week agreed to incorporate a new voting system that will provide an online option. Election Committee… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 13, 2020) Ensuring that money allocated in the new capital reserve fund for projects or purchases is not used for other purposes was discussed by the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Wednesday. Established in November, the New Capital Reserve Fund caused some concern during the budget hearings for next year…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 13, 2020) Increased assessments for waterfront lots and how to differentiate canal dredging fees from payments into the bulkhead reserve were discussed last Wednesday during a public hearing on the Ocean Pines Association’s budget. The recommended budget, which was issued on Jan. 24, maintains the $986 assessment charged for non-waterfront lots… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 13, 2020) Ocean Pines’ long-time storm water drainage problem looks to be improving, as engineering consultations and infrastructure upgrades are gradually producing a drier picture. Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips last Wednesday gave the Ocean Pines Board of Directors an update on the administration’s implementation of drainage solutions,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 13, 2020) Ocean Pines, because of its size and its unincorporated status, will be affected more by Worcester County’s new rental regulations than any other population center, and Ocean Pines Association officials are trying to establish what they need to do to comply. At last Wednesday’s meeting of the OPA Board… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Feb. 13, 2020) The Worcester County Health Department and Stephen Decatur High School teamed up to tackle vaping with a community forum at the Stephen Decatur High School auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The goal of the night was to educate parents on vaping products and how to combat student… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Feb. 13, 2020) The Worcester County Treasurer’s Office will continue to keep a satellite office at the Isle of Wight location, now that the county commissioners have abandoned the idea of relocating it to the Ocean Pines Library. During their Jan. 7 meeting, the commissioners voted to move the office… Read more »