Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2019) Preferring to focus on contributions from others while reviewing the recent financial improvements in Ocean Pines, General Manager John Viola issued his annual report to homeowners Saturday and stressed that the efforts of staff and volunteers were major contributors to the current positive trend. “It’s not a… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2019) Although deflecting credit and citing instead the work of other members of the community, Paul Weisengoff was designated last week as the 2019 Sam Wilkinson Volunteer Award recipient. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Supervisor Debbie Donahue presented the award that recognizes exemplary volunteer service to Weisengoff during… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff writer (Aug. 15, 2019) Vote totals for the trio of open seats on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors were unveiled last week, with Tom Janasek, Larry Perrone and Camilla Rogers topping the list of seven candidates vying for three-year terms. On Friday, Election Committee Chairman Steve Habeger announced the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) The Ocean Pines Association fiscal 2019 and 2018 end-of-year closing balances, along with an independent auditors’ report compiled by the SC&H Group, were recently released and reveal the bottom line grew by just under 2 percent over that period. Ocean Pines fiscal year ends on April 30,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) Supporting payroll and benefit costs without raising property owners’ annual assessments is the intent of a roughly $50,000 comprehensive compensation study approved by the Ocean Pines Association with New York-based Sibson Consulting. Earlier this month, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 6-0 to permit General… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) Aiming to counter reduced demand for recycled materials and subsequent lower profit margins, Republic Services will hang tags on Ocean Pines residents’ recycling containers that outline accepted materials. The informational campaign is planned for this Thursday and Friday and is part of Republic Services’ continuing efforts to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) The annual meeting of Ocean Pines homeowners will begin at 10 a.m. on. Saturday in the Assateague Room of the Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway. On Friday, the Elections Committee will precede Saturday’s meeting with a ballot count for the seven candidates vying for three seats… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) The Berlin Little League All-Star Junior League team had a stellar regional tournament and has now advanced to the World Series in Michigan, while the 8-10 squad continues to play in its own regional competition. Juniors League: The Berlin Little League All-Star Junior team is headed to… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) Three people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving multiple cars Monday afternoon on Route 50, according to the Berlin Police Department. Lt. Robert Fisher said a 75-year-old woman driving a Honda Civic was believed to have had a syncopal episode, “which caused her to fall… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 8, 2019) If the past is any indicator, hundreds of residents and visitors will take advantage of discounts this weekend during the Summer Sidewalk Sale in downtown Berlin. “It just gives people a chance to go shopping [in] downtown Berlin, and be able to enjoy the weather and get a… Read more »