Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Some counts dismissed, but wrongful termination charge will go to trial (Nov. 5, 2020) The wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former OPA Human Resources manager Nate Douty is proceeding after a Oct. 22 ruling in Worcester Circuit Court. In January 2019, Douty was fired by then General Manager John Bailey following a… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 29, 2020) Despite coronavirus limiting social interactions, an array of Halloween fun and frights are in store this Friday and Saturday in Ocean Pines. Searching for some sense of normalcy, while also providing annual chocolate and candy allotments for kids, Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks staff members conjured up the Trunk… Read more »
Slogan has ‘run its course,’ will be eased out of use By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) Berlin Mayor Zackery Tyndall is gradually removing the “America’s Coolest Small Town” slogan, starting with letter heads and his business cards. However, it will remain as part of the town’s marketing, said Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood…. Read more »
In-person voting will occur at four county locations By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) Voters have multiple options for casting their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3 or early for the general election. They can vote at one of four voting centers in Worcester County or return their mail-in ballots via mail or a… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) Worcester County voters will elect three members of the Worcester County Board of Education in the general election next Tuesday. On the ballot will be candidates for school board District 2, District 3 and District 5. Rodney Bailey and Donald Smack Sr. are vying for the District… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2020) A heated discussion about the proposed addition of a resilience element marked the Berlin Planning Commission’s review of the town’s comprehensive plan last Wednesday. “What we thought we’d do is, in the comprehensive plan, is have whatever summary like what we’re working on now, the shorter version,… Read more »
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 »