Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) After selling his home in barely a week’s time, Director Steve Tuttle informed the OPA Board this week he would resign after the group’s next meeting on Oct. 17. OPA President Larry Perrone said selecting a replacement for Tuttle, who was elected in 2018 and is up… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) Return on investment and liability concerns were raised during a meeting last Wednesday on the proposed expansion of boat slips at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue opened the meeting at the Ocean Pines Community Center, where a small contingent of slip holders gathered… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) Ocean Pines Association budget numbers remained in the black during August, albeit at a lower level than in July. OPA August financials, which were not available during the most recent Board meeting, on Sept. 9, indicated the operating fund closed out ahead of budget by $61,250 for the month,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Director’s home up for sale, as first step in relocating to western shore address (Oct. 8, 2020) After putting his house up for sale last week, Ocean Pines Association Board member Steve Tuttle has let it be known that he intends to step down from that post before the end of his… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks will blend virtual activities with real time events to spice up the Halloween season for residents and their children. Recreation Supervisor Brittany Jarman said department staff brewed up fresh spins on old ideas to keep youthful spirits engaged, highlighted by the Trunk or Treat… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee met outdoors last Wednesday at the White Horse Park Pavilion for a socially-distanced discussion of the work it oversees. Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips updated committee members on work to eradicate Phragmites australis, or common reeds, in the field… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) Since starting an oyster gardening campaign in 2014 to reduce pollutants in the St. Martin River, Joe and Gail Jankowski have witnessed the program grow and now hope to establish productive oyster beds in the region. Joe Jankowski, who helped found the Protectors of the St. Martin River volunteer… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Maryland childcare providers can return to full capacity, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced last Thursday at a press conference with Gov. Larry Hogan. “For the last six months, capacity limits have been in place for childcare providers as a mitigation tool to prevent the… Read more »
Knerr, Nichols, Orris join Town Council in major changing of guard in govt. By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) With a strong campaign and favorable feedback from many townspeople, District 2 Councilmember Zackery Tyndall was elected as the mayor of Berlin on Tuesday in a landslide victory against four candidates. “I think that… Read more »
Covid-19 takes car show out of gear, as chamber will see much smaller event By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Berlin’s downtown streets will not be lined with hundreds of classic cars this Saturday. Instead of the 16th annual Fall Cruisin’ Classic Cars Show, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Cruisers… Read more »