Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Town will contribute to cost of lobbyist for municipal utilities By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council on Monday agreed to play an active role in advancing Senate Bill 0677 and House Bill 1392 and provide a financial share for a lobbyist to help pass legislation to cap the… Read more »
Concerns about changes alleviated during meeting By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Berlin Mayor Zackery Tyndall has alleviated some of merchants’ concerns about marketing for activities during the ongoing pandemic. Last week, some Berlin merchants met with the mayor and Councilmember Jay Knerr at Sisters on North Main Street to ask about the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Based on the election results as of Tuesday, Donald Smack Sr. and Dr. Jon Andes will join incumbent Elena McComas on the Worcester County Board of Education. Because mail-in ballots are still being counted, they can’t be declared the official winners until the final tally is completed… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) The Worcester County Health Department is inviting people to participate in the free “Just Walk” fall scavenger hunt on Nov. 21-22 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. “[Walking is] a great way to get the physical activity needed to reach your health goals,” said Crystal Bell, the chronic… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Stephen Decatur High School on Seahawk Road in Berlin has transitioned to distance learning on Wednesday until Nov. 30 after three individuals tested positive for covid-19 in the school within 24 hours. “We know that news of this transition is likely to heighten anxieties across the school… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Berlin’s Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence has again won awards from American Municipal Power Inc. Lawrence was presented the Electric Safety Award during the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday. “This is the third year that Tim and his group have received the Electric Safety Award,”… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Berlin’s check for $171,033 in federal CARES Act funding dispersed by Worcester County is the maximum amount it could receive, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said to the mayor and council Monday. “That is a reimbursement check,” he added. Fleetwood also said the period of eligibility for funding… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 5, 2020) Looking to streamline efforts but maintain maximum impact next month, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will combine its annual toy and coat drives this holiday season. Marketing Chairman Dave Landis said the charity drives have been modified because of covid-19, with Kiwanis members began collecting donations… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 5, 2020) With Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market remains a hotbed for fresh produce and holiday necessities. Market Manager David Bean said people sometimes forget the market continues to be vibrant well beyond the summer harvest. “In reality, we’re still going strong and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Fund drive, absent founder, continues to send supplies to troops serving overseas (Nov. 5, 2020) Volunteers with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines and Ocean City and Ocean Pines AARP Chapter 4507 staged a successful donation drive last month for members of the U.S. military who are or will be stationed… Read more »