Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 13, 2019) Ocean Pines Association interim General Manager John Viola agreed to a six-month extension of his services with the board of directors last Thursday while the association searches for a more permanent replacement. The terms of the agreement between Viola and the board are good through Dec. 1…. Read more »
By Stewart Dobson, Editor (June 13, 2019) Many of the problems identified by the year-long forensic audit of the finances of Ocean Pines’ Food and Beverage and Public Works departments had already been corrected by the time the final audit report was released to association members last week. Accounting procedures were stiffened, accountability between management… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (June 13, 2019) Three familiar faces will stroll down Main Street donning shower caps and bathrobes during the 30th annual Berlin Bathtub Races this Friday. Volunteers Bill Hoshal, Kenny Tomaselli and Mike Wiley are preparing for the upcoming event, but Wiley said it was originally just for fun. “So it… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 6, 2019) The Ocean Pines Association continued its positive fiscal trend for 2019, wrapping up the fiscal year in April $130,584 ahead of its budget. The unaudited numbers were delivered by interim General Manager John Viola in his monthly treasurer’s report at last Saturday’s board of directors meeting and… Read more »
Summer event commences this Sunday at Taylor House By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (June 7, 2019) Music lovers should be prepared to grab a chair and be ready to listen to some live music this summer during this summer’s free Concert on the Lawn series at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin. “We’re… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 6, 2019) The final chapter of one of the more painful episodes in Ocean Pines Association business has been written and property owners will be able to see for themselves next week what its authors, a team of forensic accountants, found in their year-long examination of the association’s books…. Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 6, 2019) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors have selected a contractor to perform the work necessary to reconstruct the Pioneer Craft Building in White Horse Park. Four bids had been provided on Friday, May 24, from three local companies: Whayland with a bid of $95,500, Ocean Tower for… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) Exorbitant costs and the unwillingness of some companies to take on certain jobs has led the Ocean Pines Board of Directors to drop the idea of contracting with an outside management company. The board last Thursday announced that it will pursue filling the vacancy for the community’s… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) Veterans at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were honored for their service during a ceremony last Wednesday. They were originally part of Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645’s sixth annual “Hometown Heroes,” banner dedication ceremony, held May 2 on the Ocean City Boardwalk, but the facility’s van broke… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 30, 2019) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum is open for the 2019 season. “I suggest people start [at the museum] and learn about the town’s history, and then you can see how it’s changed,” curator Susan Taylor said. “It’s just a great look into the past and a… Read more »