Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 24, 2023) During a shortened meeting of the Berlin mayor and Town Council on Monday night, the council unanimously approved the following motions: Motion 2023-25 authorizes a request for proposals for the demolition of the aging Powellton Avenue Well building and its infrastructure. The proposal includes constructing a new well… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2023) Ocean Pines resident Katie Conforti received a letter dated May 10 from the Ocean Pines Association with a $2,900 bill for a tree removed from her property. A month later, her association voting rights and access to amenities were suspended until she paid the bill, which she believed… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug.17, 2023) Pickleball players are practicing for the third annual Oktoberfest Pickleball Tournament Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in Ocean Pines, with registration open until Sept.15 at app.pickleballden.com/external-tournament/3025225. It is the only pickleball tournament with cash prizes held on the Delmarva Peninsula and draws several hundred players and spectators each year,… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2023) The election for three seats on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors seems to be running smoothly over the past week after a rocky start. Election Trust, the Washington State company that was hired to run the elections, did not mail ballots within the agreed upon timeframe,… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 17, 2023) What the heck is a nurdle? A nurdle is a small plastic pellet that is the raw material used to create virtually all plastic products. The pellets are made and shipped all over the world to manufacturers to make anything from water bottles to sunglasses to medical equipment… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 10, 2023) Tim Robinson started on Aug. 1 as Ocean Pines new chief of police and was introduced to residents that evening at the local law enforcement’s First Night Out event in White Horse Park. “I believe in being present and responsive to the citizens of this incredible community,”… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 10, 2023) The Berlin Historic Commission approved two requests on Wednesday. Matt Powell requested and received approval for a playhouse with a platform and swing set at the historic Waverly home on South Main Street. Ed Hammond requested permission to hang a sign to identify his office, which is… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 10, 2023) On June 17, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved the appointment of Amy Peck to the Rec and Parks Committee. On Aug. 1, the board voted in an emergency session to remove her from the same committee. The vote was 4-2, with directors Steve Jacobs… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 3, 2023) Tiffany Hoffman is a mom and a hairdresser. So, she knows how important a good haircut is for kids when they are going back to school in the fall. As a result, she is offering free haircuts for kids at her salon, Tifferson’s Beauty and Wellness Center,… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 3, 2023) The line was out the door on Saturday for the grand opening of Playa Bowls in the shopping center in front of Walmart on Route 50, and owner Tony Martina and his team were ready for them. At 10 a.m., the doors opened, and fans of the… Read more »