Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (March 10, 2022) The nonprofit We Heart Berlin is gaining ground on installing table tennis facilities at Burbage Park and is continuing to compile funding for a proposed skate park at a yet-to-be-determined location. We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg said a fundraising campaign is underway to install ping pong… Read more »
But with host of conditions on building’s renovation By Greg Ellison (March 10, 2022) Renovations for a string of storefronts along Main Street in Berlin that formerly housed Town Center Antiques are continuing after the Historic District Commission approved design plans last week. Samantha Pielstick, representing property owner Jack Burbage, presented architectural renderings and detailed… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors last week delayed decisions on proposed governance document revisions, signed off on a grant application to improve nature trails and voted on advisory committee appointments, with all but one approved. M-09 revisions Due to uncertainties on timeframes, Association President Colette Horn withdrew second… Read more »
FY2022 surplus lets board cut $100 off last year’s bill for non-waterfront property By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) Eclipsing a fiscal high note reached only once before, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last week approved the association’s FY23 budget cut assessments by $100 for non-waterfront properties. Speaking during the board meeting last Wednesday,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) With hopes of establishing a new tradition for area foodies, the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce is launching its inaugural Restaurant Week from March 6-12. Chamber Executive Director Kerrie Bunting said the fresh venture was planned in conjunction with the ERA Martin Associates Shamrock Division on Racetrack Road. “It’s… Read more »
Heron Park property price awaits update of appraisal By Greg Ellison (March 3, 2022) Based on concerns aired by a host of residents, the Berlin Town Council voted on Monday to seek updated appraisals for several Heron Park parcels before considering two offers to buy them. After issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for parcels… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022) Although the packed house at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club resulted in some fans missing out on the music inside last Saturday, plenty of opportunities to catch a groove outdoors will begin in May with weekend performances set through September. Before hosting live acts on the water starting in… Read more »
Surplus funds to be used to drive down assessments By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022) Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee members were updated on Tuesday regarding final tweaks to the proposed FY23 budget ahead of the Board of Directors reviewing the data during its meeting on Wednesday. General Manager John Viola said the latest… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022) Vinyl enthusiasts have been flocking in droves to Sound Storm Records in Berlin since its opening earlier this month on the corner of Broad and Gay streets. The new business is the brainchild of Brandon Zlatniski and his girlfriend, Lauren Carlson. “We need something like this in Berlin,” Zlatniski… Read more »
Project’s second year aims to continue battle against local substance abuse (Feb. 24, 2022) Helping people overcome substance abuse issues is the impetus for the second annual “Berlin Goes Green for Recovery” fundraising campaign that promises to adorn numerous storefronts with green shamrocks bearing best wishes. Worcester Goes Purple founder Debbie Smullen, who works with… Read more »