Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
(May 25, 2023) Possible new practices for issuing business licenses in Berlin became a little clearer at Monday’s mayor and Town Council Meeting. Town attorney Dave Gaskill read over definition changes to the business license ordinances that ultimately will require more businesses to obtain licenses, which were recently doubled in price from $75 to $150. “Business”… Read more »
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) Roughly a year later, Berlin still has a short-term rental problem. At issue now are property owners that officials from both the Planning Department and the Berlin Police Department allege are operating “under the radar.” Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart said Monday during the Berlin Mayor and… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) April is the end of the fiscal year for the Ocean Pines Association and once again the results are good. “The bottom line is this, we are favorable for the year, and in March we were favorable by about $1.1 million,” association General Manager John Viola told… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors reviewed and approved a number of revisions to resolutions and bylaws at their meeting on Saturday. Revisions to Resolution B-02 would require any person seeking to make a public comment to attend the board of directors meeting in person. Both directors… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) Finding neglected properties around Ocean Pines isn’t that difficult. Two properties just inside the North Gate qualify for that status. Resident Janielle Bagley asked the board of directors Saturday to take action against these properties. Bagley told the board she a property near her home on Sandyhook… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) General Manager John Viola kicked off Saturday’s Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting with his report on the various initiatives his staff have undertaken since last month. One of those objectives was getting the new dock is in place at the Yacht Club marina. That has been… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) Memorial Day weekend is the start of the summer beach season, but it is also a time for honoring American veterans who gave their lives in service to this country. Several Memorial Day activities are scheduled around the county, ranging from ceremonies to parades. Here are some… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday voted to approve the hiring of Election Trust, a third-party company out of Washington State to run this year’s board elections. But that decision did not come without considerable debate. The contract is for $16,000 to conduct all printing,… Read more »
(May 25, 2023) He’s back! Randy Lee Ashcraft has been off the music circuit for a year now, after being diagnosed with throat cancer. His return to the stage is now just days away. He and the Saltwater Cowboys are getting together for their first performance since last year at 7 p.m., June 2, at… Read more »
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