PHOTO BY GREG ELLISON Masonry work shows structural progress on the Ocean Pines Association Police building expansion as a mound of cinderblocks get set in place in February.
MOUNTING PROGRESS
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Media Center
ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE The media center, like classrooms and the cafeteria, in the new Showell Elementary School off Route 589 in Berlin features large windows to let in natural light.
TET CEREMONY
PHOTO BY GREG ELLISON Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091 of Ocean City member Rich Witte, left, and First State U.S. Marine Corps League Commandant Marty Kwesko mark the 52nd anniversary of the TET Offense during the Vietnam War with a wreath placement ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines on Jan…. Read more »
Berlin Voters
ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Berlin residents in Districts 1 and 2 arrive at Buckingham Presbyterian Church on South Main Street on Oct. 6 to vote in the municipal election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There were five candidates on the ballot for mayor: Jennifer Allen, Ron Bireley, Bill Todd, Zack Tyndall and incumbent Gee Williams…. Read more »
Berlin Mayor and Council
ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Zackery Tyndall was sworn in as the new mayor of Berlin by Susan Braniecki, clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on Oct. 13. Then, Tyndall swore into office the three elected officials. Pictured, from left, are District 2 Councilmember Jack Orris, District 3 Councilmember Shaneka Nichols, Mayor Tyndall and At-Large… Read more »
Proclamations
ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Then-Mayor Gee Williams, center, recognized At-large Councilman Thom Gulyas, left, and District 3 Councilman Elroy Brittingham for their service to Berlin as elected officials during their last meeting on Sept. 28. Gulyas, 55, resigned from his position after six years because he and his family will be moving to South Point. Brittingham,… Read more »
Distance Learning
PHOTO COURTESY CARRIE STERRS Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor observes Joe Miller’s environmental science lesson being conducted via Zoom at Worcester Technical High School on Sept. 8.
Temperature Check
PHOTO COURTESY WORCESTER PREPARATORY SCHOOL Worcester Preparatory School Director of Advancement Betsy Hornung takes freshman Sam Menendez’s temperature as he exits the bus on Sept. 1. Director of College Counseling Vickie Garner assists by logging any pertinent information.
Repaving Streets
ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Buckingham Road was repaved after a 2017 inspection of Berlin roadways by Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. determined it needed repairs. Other streets that required maintenance were Tingle Street, Harrison Avenue and Upshur Lane.
Ill Winds
ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE This downed tree in Berlin is just one of many that toppled on Aug. 4 as Tropical Storm Isaias caused damage throughout the Eastern Shore, with some areas impacted more than others.