Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2020) With the covid pandemic making revenue and expense projections especially challenging, Budget and Finance Committee Chairman Dick Keiling reviewed the group’s guidance for the next fiscal year operating budget during the board meeting on Saturday. Keiling said the budget committee has requested an updated accounting of Payroll Protection Program… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Downs makes pitch regarding rezoning and its expansion (Oct. 22, 2020) As Worcester County officials continue weighing the merits of a proposed text amendment for a Casino Entertainment District at Ocean Downs on Route 589, the potential facility expansion was also vetted by the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors during its… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2020) Classic rides, Jeeps and fire engines will be frighteningly decorated for the first “Spook The Pines” community parade from noon to 2 p.m. on Halloween. Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, the parade will begin at Cathell Road before ending in White Horse Park. Chamber Executive Director… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Talks will take place during closed meeting of board *UPDATE* BROWN APPOINTED Following a brief closed session discussion on Wednesday, the OPA Board voted unanimously to appoint Frank Brown to serve out the remainder of departing Director Steve Tuttle’s term. Tuttle, who stepped down from his elected position at the conclusion of… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2020) Seafloor Carpet, Hardwood & More, while still located in the Manklin Station Shopping Center, recently moved into a newly constructed building with roughly double the square footage of its prior spot. It also has expanded services. Owner Don Robertson opened the Ocean Pines business nearly five years ago after… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2020) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola updated current year financials and improvements to golf operations during the Board of Directors meeting on Saturday. Viola said through this September golf remained favorable to budget for the current fiscal year, despite starting behind projections. “We lost an estimated $150,000 in… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2020) Director Steve Tuttle, before resigning his elected position at the close of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, stressed the importance of civic engagement and shed more light on his imminent departure from the area. “I decided in the summer that I would not seek… Read more »
Educator from Baltimore named Teacher of the Year By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer Oct. 22, 2020) Worcester County Teacher of the Year Christina McQuaid was honored alongside all the 2020 Maryland Teacher of the Year nominees on Oct. 8 during a 30-minute program on Maryland Public Television. “I love to build relationships with students by… 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) Elena McComas, the District 5 member of the Worcester County Board of Education, is seeking re-election on Nov. 3. McComas, 73, has been on the board for the past four years. “Education is my passion,” she said. “I love working with kids and teachers to help improve… Read more »