Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
The town council voted 4-0 this week, with Councilman Jay Knerr absent, to approve an application for a $3.8 million bond to the Community Development Administration 2024 Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program.
Jenkins Point, south of the Route 90 bridge in the Isle of Wight Bay, is a series of islands kayak-distance from Ocean Pines that was an unbroken peninsula before 60 years of erosion caused what is now the fragmented pieces off the residential community.
The nearly 50,000-square-foot building will act as a center for diabetes management, endocrinology, primary care, pediatrics, gastroenterology, and offer walk-in lab and X-ray services.
Officials at Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care have been notifying affected individuals following a data security incident that occurred in July.
On March 2, Berlin resident Lara Mulvaney will host the workshop, which will guide attendees through hands-on cleanup action.
Heron Park low bid comes in well below grant amount By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Demolition work at Heron Park in Berlin is expected to start within 30 days following selection of a contractor this week. The Berlin Town Council on Monday accepted a $112,715 bid from JNT Enterprises for the demolition of… Read more »
Ten percent increase for pickleball being considered by board in next budget By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Racquet Sports in Ocean Pines will continue on after the second departure of the director, Tim Johnson, whose abrupt resignation was announced by the Ocean Pines Association last Wednesday. “The GM is evaluating the structure of… Read more »
East Berlin residents say pressure to sell continues to rise in neighborhoods By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) The bitter cold outside last Wednesday night did not dissuade dozens of residents from venturing out to talk about the Town of Berlin’s strategic plan at St. Paul’s Church on Flower Street. More than 40 people… Read more »
Residents who received two notices will lose access to all amenities, voting rights By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Most properties in Ocean Pines are well maintained, but some can be an eyesore. Ocean Pines Association Director Elaine Brady has made addressing those properties a priority. During the elections, Brady noted that she and… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided an update on the association’s financials at the January board meeting on Saturday. For the month of December, the budget was favorable by $121,000. Revenue came in at $39,000 more than budgeted and expenses came in favorable by $82,000. Golf… Read more »