Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) Finding safe harbor inside the Ocean Pines Yacht Club once again, a masterfully restored nearly half-century old nine-foot model schooner is being dedicated today by the 50th Anniversary Committee. Pines Point Marina Dock Master Mark Hordeman, who invested significant time and money to repair the ship after… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) Representatives from the Berlin Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services presented a quarterly report to Berlin’s Town Council last Monday evening. Dave Fitzgerald, president of the Berlin Fire Company, said there were 44 in town fire rescue calls from July 1 to Sept. 30. The busiest times were… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) With progress being made on a multitude of capital projects and year-to-date budget numbers remaining positive, General Manager John Viola told the board of directors Saturday that the end of the year looked solid. As for construction projects, Viola said new clubhouse at the golf course would… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) Stressing accuracy over speed, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday opted to seek a legal review of several proposed changes in how the association can remedy non-compliance violations of the OPA Declaration of Restrictions. Board member Frank Daly revived discussions of a proposal to replace… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) Steve and Debbie Frene will soon say goodbye to Victorian Charm as they prepare to sell their shop on Main Street. “We’re one of the few remaining links to old Berlin,” Steve said. Debbie opened Victorian Charm on 100 N. Main St. in the 1990s with the help… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) The Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last Friday moved closer to finalizing the definitions that would be used in the association’s election validation process. The revised language could be incorporated with other proposed tweaks to association resolution M-06 that governs elections and referendums. Committee chairman Jim… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) It may be quieter than those summer Second Friday Art Strolls in Downtown Berlin, but this Friday’s offseason version will continue to offer residents and visitors plenty of art to appreciate. The event takes place during the second Friday of each month. Area shops and restaurants will… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) The Berlin Town Council on Monday authorized spending a little more than $13,000 from the electric utility contingency fund to cover the balance of the cost of a replacement generator. “The … thing I think everybody needs to know right now [is] we are down a generator,” Town… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) The possibility of charging nonresidents more to use the indoor and outdoor pool facilities was examined during the Ocean Pines Aquatics Committee meeting on Monday. Ocean Pines Operations Director Colby Phillips broached the topic as part of an early review of upcoming fiscal year 2020/2021 budget figures…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) In addition to updating the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on current efforts to remedy storm water drainage issues, Operations Director Colby Phillips reported last week that potential long-term solutions are being examined with state officials. Phillips said on Saturday that exploratory conversations were held the… Read more »