Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (April 28, 2022) With a month remaining in its current fiscal year, the Ocean Pines Association is beating its budget by roughly $1.6 million, aided by positive revenue and expense figures for March. General Manager John Viola and Office Manager Linda Martin reviewed the latest numbers for the board of directors last… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 21, 2022) The Town of Berlin has received state funding for public safety improvements to keep gatherings peaceful downtown and to deter crime and vandalism. Berlin officials last week announced the receipt of a Community Safety Business District Grant of $76,300 that was awarded through the Department of Housing and Community… Read more »
Says he had been weighing his retirement for months, wanted to see budget pass By Greg Ellison (April 21, 2022) Berlin Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood announced his retirement on Monday with a departure slated for tomorrow. Fleetwood, who was originally hired as human resources director in 2010 moved into his current role in August 2019…. Read more »
OPA members have until mid-May to have their say By Greg Ellison (April 21, 2022) Ocean Pines officials are sending out referendum ballots this week for a slate of proposed bylaws language revisions. Homeowners are being presented with 28 potential changes to bylaws, with ballots due back by May 19 at 4 p.m. The language… Read more »
(April 14, 2022) Bunny meeting and candy hunting activities abound over Easter weekend in Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Berlin. Ocean City The Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street will host both a “Kids Fun Fair” and Easter Arts & Crafts Show on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 14, 2022) In the few months since opening in Ocean Pines, Oasis Nutrition owners Ben Tarnoff and Kenya Flores have quickly built up a roster of regular customers drawn in by healthy and affordable options. The couple, who previously started a handful of Oasis franchises on the Eastern Shore, took over… Read more »
Discussion suggests levy will go up in years ahead By Greg Ellison (April 14, 2022) The Berlin Town Council’s discussion Monday of where to set the property tax rates in the new fiscal year resulted in an airing of concerns by department heads who said their needs are being ignored again. During first reading for… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 14, 2022) The Berlin mayor and Town Council reviewed roughly $3.5 million in FY23 capital budget requests on Monday for utility funds, including electric, water and wastewater. Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence said FY23 expenditures totaling $695,000 would be covered by estimated operating revenues of $458,000 and $237,000 from new development… Read more »
Officials say South Station needs $7 million rebuild By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) After securing $1.35 million in state funding, Ocean Pines Fire Department officials are looking to rebuild the four-decade old South Station for approximately $7 million, with the community on the hook for about half the tab. Ocean Pines Fire Department President… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 7, 2022) Hoping to spread positivity and warm memories, blown-glass artisan Jeff Auxer referenced visions from Italy to create “Berlin Love Locks,” a trio of large gate-like panels outside his studio and gallery on Jefferson Street. “Love Locks,” a long popular romantic tradition for couples in Europe and elsewhere, are padlocks… Read more »