Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2020) Once again, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s consolidated transportation program leaves out improvements to Route 90 and Route 589. Maryland Deputy Transportation Secretary Sean Powell met with Worcester County Commissioners on Oct. 14 to discuss the draft FY 2021-26 consolidated transportation program, which details the Maryland Department… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 29, 2020) The Worcester County Circuit Court ruled in favor of Slobodan Trendic last Wednesday in his suit against the Ocean Pines Association over a previously rejected petition drive regarding unauthorized spending limits. Trendic stepped down as a director after abstaining from a vote on April 6, 2019 to approve expansions… Read more »
Annual beer fest will occur but with social distancing practiced throughout area By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2020) “Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa!” as the Bavarians say during Oktoberfest. It’s also an expression local beer lovers might employ — “One, two, three, drink!” — during the ninth annual Oktoberfest in Berlin this Saturday from… Read more »
New mayor and council sworn into office in Berlin By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2020) New Berlin Mayor Zackery Tyndall honored his predecessor, Gee Williams, on Tuesday with a proclamation and a shadow box presenting a gavel and sound block. Gary Moore of Anchor Wood Creations said the shadow box was built with… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) After selling his home in barely a week’s time, Director Steve Tuttle informed the OPA Board this week he would resign after the group’s next meeting on Oct. 17. OPA President Larry Perrone said selecting a replacement for Tuttle, who was elected in 2018 and is up… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) Since starting an oyster gardening campaign in 2014 to reduce pollutants in the St. Martin River, Joe and Gail Jankowski have witnessed the program grow and now hope to establish productive oyster beds in the region. Joe Jankowski, who helped found the Protectors of the St. Martin River volunteer… Read more »
Knerr, Nichols, Orris join Town Council in major changing of guard in govt. By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) With a strong campaign and favorable feedback from many townspeople, District 2 Councilmember Zackery Tyndall was elected as the mayor of Berlin on Tuesday in a landslide victory against four candidates. “I think that… Read more »
Candidates set in contests in District 2 and District 3 By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Worcester County voters will elect three members of the Worcester County Board of Education on Nov. 3, when they go to the polls in the general election. On the ballot will be candidates for school board District… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 2, 2020) OPA Board member Steve Tuttle put his house up for sale this week, opening the door for a potential replacement to be appointed. Tuttle, who was elected in 2018 and served as vice-president last year, is up for reelection in 2021. Director Frank Daly said Tuttle has informed the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 1, 2020) What began as a welfare check at a residence in Ocean Pines on Sunday afternoon grew into a three-hour response involving multiple agencies, including the Worcester County Hazmat team. Police Chief Leo Ehrisman said the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a medical emergency just after 4… Read more »