Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (May 28, 2020) The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners granted several new liquor licenses and transfers during their meeting on Wednesday, May 20. The Globe The Globe, located on 12 Broad Street in Berlin, was granted a license to serve beer, wine and liquor. The property was purchased by… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (May 28, 2020) Worcester County government finally has a tenant for its empty liquor dispensary building: Hardwire LLC, the military armor company in Pocomoke City that has been producing face shields since the end of March. The company announced last week that it has secured a lease for the county-owned… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 28, 2020) Since the tennis and pickleball courts in Ocean Pines reopened two weeks ago with covid-19-related health safety guidelines in place, flocks of players have resumed action at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex. tennis pro Terry Underkoffler said the turnout for tennis, platform tennis and pickleball has been strong… Read more »
Greg Ellison Directors have no interest in giving up OP’s ownership (May 28, 2020) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors continues to work to maintain a financially advantageous parking lot lease with Seacrets on 49th Street across from the Beach Club. OPA President Doug Parks said negotiations to renew lease terms have been underway since… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Vendors, customers make changes to accommodate health safety guidelines (May 28, 2020) Although foot traffic at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market was under par this Memorial Day Weekend, attendance has been strong overall despite the spread of covid-19. Market Manager David Bean said a small dip last week notwithstanding, head… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 28, 2020) After experiencing difficulties staging a virtual OPA Architectural Review Committee meeting during a test run last Saturday, the committee plans to hold a socially distanced in-person event on June 2. ARC Committee Board liaison Steve Tuttle said since cancelling the groups bi-monthly meetings during the current health crisis, a… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 28, 2020) The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City are launching a weekly food drive to help stock the shelves at the Diakonia Emergency Food Pantry. Kiwanis Club President Roy Foreman said the initial food drive for non-perishable goods was held this Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Ocean Pines… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 28, 2020) Meeting for the first time since March, The Berlin Historic District Commission last Wednesday approved a request for outdoor seating for Blacksmith Restaurant and Bar. Restaurant owner Justine Zegna and Joe Pino, of United Restoration, asked the commission for permission to build outdoor seating and a deck… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 28, 2020) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education signed and approved a ratified 2020-2021 contract agreement between the Worcester County Teachers’ Association and the Worcester County Educational Support Personnel Association on Tuesday, May 19. The agreement was presented by Supervisor of Human Resources Dr. Dwayne Abt during… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Berlin will continue to hold sessions online; waiting on Hogan’s recommendations (May 28, 2020) After two months of holding mayor and Town Council and committee meetings via Facebook live, town officials have decided to continue the practice into the month of June. Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said the town… Read more »