Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 24, 2020) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors received updates on year-to-date financial reports, record-setting rainfall totals, delinquent account collections and reforming the Racquet Sports Advisory Committee during its virtual meeting on Saturday. Financials General Manager John Viola presented a flash report for current fiscal year operating balances through November. Net… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) Students in Worcester County are getting their winter break before returning to school in person or online in the new year. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School on Racetrack Road in Berlin is following the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington’s direction to return virtually after winter break from Jan…. Read more »
Jean Holloway advises town officials to increase water, sewer rates in near future By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 17, 2020) Berlin government needs to narrow the gap between the water it pumps and the water it bills, Jean Holloway, from Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) in Delaware and Eastern Maryland told the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 17, 2020) Local fire and EMS companies, having lost out on CARES Act financial relief because of shifting requirements and confusing paperwork, got a sympathetic hearing from the Worcester County Commissioners in a special session last Wednesday in Snow Hill. Demonstrating that sympathy, County Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic opened the meeting… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Work group sets schedule, objectives and how it will work with other entities (Dec. 17, 2020) The recently formed Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions work group set about establishing objectives and schedules during an organizational meeting held virtually on Dec. 10. Jenny Cropper Rines, Ocean Pines Communication Committee Chairperson, said during the… Read more »
St. Nick’s ride-through will need both Sat. and Sun. By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 17, 2020) The Berlin Fire Company is expanding its annual Santa escort to a two-day event this weekend in town. Fire Company President David Fitzgerald said the tour with Santa will cover the company’s entire fire coverage district on Saturday and… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 17, 2020) The following took place during the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday: EDU agreement The Town Council agreed to the allocation of 48 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) for water and sewer at the Ocean’s East Phase Two at 9828 Seahawk Road in Berlin for $800,928. The… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Top-rated shore provider joins forces with Phoenix to expand outreach in future (Dec. 17, 2020) Looking to expand its market presence, Atlantic Physical Therapy merged operations last week with Phoenix Physical Therapy. Atlantic Physical Therapy Director of Clinical Operations Bobby Hammond III said his namesake father founded the company in 1998 to… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 17, 2020) The newest restaurant on Berlin’s menu, Boxcar on Main, officially opens Friday at the former DiFebo’s restaurant location at 104 N. Main St. downtown. Paul Suplee, the chef and owner, took occupancy of the space on Nov. 1 and renovated the venue in six weeks. “The Berlin… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 17, 2020) Worcester County and community representatives met Friday with Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C) and minority leader Sen. Bryan Simonaire (R-31 Anne Arundel) to highlight their priorities ahead of the new Maryland General Assembly session in January. The contingent of government, school and health officials, as well as business and… Read more »