Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) The firing last month of Town Administrator Laura Allen resulted in a severance package of three months’ pay, Acting Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood disclosed at the Tuesday night session of the mayor and Town Council. “I’ve wanted to convey to you all [the Town Council], and also the… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) Berlin Planning Commission Chairman Chris Denny took a moment to inquire about existing policies regarding Airbnb’s and short-term rental properties during a meeting last Wednesday. “We’ve just touched it. We haven’t really done any huge amount of work,” said Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart. Denny stressed the importance… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 17, 2019) The OPA Board of Directors voted 4-3 against a motion to have attorneys develop language for collection of legal fees tied to court actions for non-collection matters after cost-benefit questions were raised during its meeting earlier this month. The proposal was among a handful of recommendations discussed… Read more »
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 »