By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) One day after the Town Council passed an $18.18 million fiscal year 2019 budget, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams elaborated on the fire and EMS portion he said was contingent on signing a contract for services. Williams, during an interview Tuesday, said officials from the town and Berlin Fire… Read more »
Community
Berlin welcomes newest member of police force
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) Police Chief Arnold Downing on Monday introduced the newest member of the town police force, Ofc. Kevin Lloyd. “He graduated last week and he’s ready for the road,” Downing said. “We’re very pleased with the people who actually were part of the selection process and we felt we… Read more »
Rabbi Warshaw leaves Temple Bat Yam after decade
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) After a decade of leading the congregation at Temple Bat Yam off Worcester Highway in Berlin, Rabbi Susan Warshaw is ready to try something else, or maybe a few somethings else, as she’s decided to retire effective June 30. The first and most obvious benefit for Warshaw is… Read more »
Worcester County schools update polices on bullying
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 29, 2018) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education amended and revised policies regarding bullying during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 19. Recent concerns regarding the safety and security of Worcester County’s school children led to revisions in the board’s code of conduct regarding bullying, harassment, or intimidation… Read more »
Daly running to improve OPA Board oversight
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) Frank Daly ran for the Ocean Pines Association Board two years ago, finishing fourth in a crowded field that elected three new directors. After narrowly missing election, he’s running again this year for one reason. “[Two years ago] I said if Ocean Pines was well managed, then I… Read more »
OPA election materials could have slight delay
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) Printing and mailing of materials for the August Ocean Pines election have been delayed, although probably not by much. The original deadline for election materials to be sent to the printer was July 6. Ballots were to be mailed on July 10. Elections Committee Chairman Steve Habeger on… Read more »
Ampitheater part of BFPC plans
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) The Berlin Falls Park Committee last Thursday approved a pair of “threshold items,” but deferred the decision on a third until a future meeting. The committee unanimously endorsed the concept of an amphitheater and use of the Conservation Community Consulting LLC interpretive plan for the section deemed to… Read more »
Ethics policy delayed until July board meeting
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) Adoption of a formal Ocean Pines ethics policy was tabled until a July board of directors meeting, while the process of developing the draft and getting it adopted was compared to the pains of childbirth. Director Colette Horn, who helped author the document and introduced discussion on the… Read more »
Construction junk mucks up OPA waterfront
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) Potentially hazardous construction materials have returned to the waterfront area behind the Ocean Pines Swim and Racquet Club on Seabreeze Road. Technically part of a park, the site has also been used as a staging ground for bulkhead repairs. Two years ago residents complained of potential safety issues… Read more »
Improving literacy in Worcester County
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 29, 2018) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education was presented a report highlighting two programs boosting literacy and health during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 19. Coordinator of Instruction Dee Shorts and Literacy Coach Georgia Wierengo discussed the 100 Book Challenge Program, which promotes higher literacy proficiency… Read more »