Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) Car enthusiasts can travel back in time and see restored vehicles during the 15th annual Fall Cruisers on Main Street in downtown Berlin. Larnet St. Amant, executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, said Main Street typically closes around 6 a.m. for the event. She added… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) The Berlin Electric Utility received a safety commendation from the American Municipal Power Association at its annual conference last month in Columbus, Ohio. “When we deal with high voltage electricity, we have a lot of safety regulations that we have to follow to make sure that nobody… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 10, 2019) Heron Park remains closed with no definite timeline to reopen, Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen told members of the Berlin Parks Commission last Tuesday. “Temporarily closed” signs, large traffic cones and caution tape continue to block the entrance of the site on Old Ocean City Boulevard. The… Read more »
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 »