Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Construction at Yacht Club, racquet sports, and South Gate Pond top priorities By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided updates to the board of directors on the priority projects in the community at its January meeting on Saturday. Yacht Club Tiki Bar: Viola said this a top… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided an update on the association’s financials at the January board meeting on Saturday. For the month of December, the budget was favorable by $121,000. Revenue came in at $39,000 more than budgeted and expenses came in favorable by $82,000. Golf… Read more »
Designation presented at annual dinner last Thursday for first time since 2022 By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) A lifelong resident known for his devotion to the Berlin Little League and dedication to preserving the town’s historic architecture is this year’s recipient of the Berlin Award. Town officials honored Norman “Nornie” Bunting with… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Members of the Ocean Pines Association approved and discussed the following matters at their regular monthly meeting last Saturday: Latham joins Worcester County Veterans Memorial Board Association Director John Latham has been appointed to the board of directors for the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. Latham is a United… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2023) The Town of Berlin is looking for a new member for its Board of Supervisors of Elections. Members of the election board do everything “from soup to nuts with the elections,” Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said. The members accept candidate filings, create the ballot, run the elections… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2023) Berlin has a vibrant downtown, historic architecture and a friendly atmosphere, but what it also has are some outstanding tree specimens. One is the big magnolia on South Main Street and the bald cypress at the Burbage Funeral Home. The town is also home to the Dr…. Read more »
Board wary of increasing slip fees up to 15 percent in draft document proposal By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors met last Thursday to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 24-25, and it continues to appear that most Ocean Pines residents will see another decrease in their… Read more »
Committee regularly scouts amenities to ensure safety and access for community By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Rec and Parks Advisory Committee’s monitoring and reporting on the conditions of the parks and other recreational amenities of Ocean Pines continues to lead to their improvement. Thanks to their efforts in 2023, the Swim… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2024) The Berlin Planning Commission held another listening session last Wednesday night to hear residents’ opinions on updating the comprehensive plan for the town. The commission is responsible for updating the plan, which was last done in 2010. This plan, which is required by state law to be updated… Read more »
Season Kickoff and Expo, electronic signs, contests get messages to residents By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 19, 2024) Being a part of the communications advisory committee in Ocean Pines is not just about communications, according to its members, who believe it’s also about getting people involved in the community. That’s why the committee is heavily… Read more »