Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Bethany Hooper, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program, or MCBP, will host a meeting on the Jenkins Point restoration project on Monday, as community members will be updated on the project and asked their opinion of a revised design. The 6 p.m. meeting will take place in the Ocean Pines Clubhouse,… 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 »
Construction at Yacht Club, racquet sports, and South Gate Pond top priorities By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided updates to the board of directors on the priority projects in the community at its January meeting on Saturday. Yacht Club Tiki Bar: Viola said this a top… 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 »
Designation presented at annual dinner last Thursday for first time since 2022 By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) A lifelong resident known for his devotion to the Berlin Little League and dedication to preserving the town’s historic architecture is this year’s recipient of the Berlin Award. Town officials honored Norman “Nornie” Bunting with… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Members of the Ocean Pines Association approved and discussed the following matters at their regular monthly meeting last Saturday: Latham joins Worcester County Veterans Memorial Board Association Director John Latham has been appointed to the board of directors for the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. Latham is a United… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2023) The Town of Berlin is looking for a new member for its Board of Supervisors of Elections. Members of the election board do everything “from soup to nuts with the elections,” Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said. The members accept candidate filings, create the ballot, run the elections… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2023) Berlin has a vibrant downtown, historic architecture and a friendly atmosphere, but what it also has are some outstanding tree specimens. One is the big magnolia on South Main Street and the bald cypress at the Burbage Funeral Home. The town is also home to the Dr…. Read more »