By Greg Ellison (April 9, 2020) In addition to reviewing the association’s responses to the covid-19 pandemic, OPA General Manager John Viola last Wednesday brought the board of directors up to date on building projects. Viola reviewed the association’s efforts to encourage health safety measures with the OPA Board at its meeting on April 1…. Read more »
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OPA delays assessment date 90 days
By Greg Ellison Those who can pay should, others will have more time (April 9, 2020) With the covid-19 pandemic hammering the economy, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Wednesday voted 6-1 to delay annual assessment fees due May 1 for 90 days until the start of August. Treasurer Larry Perrone, the dissenting board… Read more »
OPA meetings going online
By Greg Ellison Test runs completed, directors will convene in video conference (April 9, 2020) With innumerable adjustments underway globally in reaction to the covid-19 pandemic, the Ocean Pines Association Board held its April 1 meeting online to provide membership the ability to participate. OPA President Doug Parks said ways to give membership real-time access… Read more »
Berlin employees operating through telework, in office
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) All Town of Berlin departments continue to be open for business, although their physical offices are closed to the public amid the coronavirus pandemic, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said. Of the 72 town employees, around 50 percent are working from their departments and the remainder are teleworking…. Read more »
WCPS students using online learning guide
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) Ever since Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced on March 26 that schools would remain closed for an additional four weeks, Worcester County Public School officials have been preparing parents and students with online learning material they can use at home. Using an online… Read more »
Berlin online meetings start Mon.
Town services will continue amid coronavirus concerns; parks, playgrounds closed (April 9, 2020) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams issued his weekly statement on Monday with updates concerning covid-19 (coronavirus) and the town. The Town of Berlin continues to actively monitor the evolving situation regarding covid-19 (coronavirus). All town services continue to be provided. Town employees are… Read more »
Berlin meetings will be public, virtually
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) The first online Berlin mayor and Town Council meeting will take place on Facebook Live Monday starting at 5:30 p.m. with a budget work session. Following the work session, the regular session will begin at 7 p.m. “Town staff has explored our most readily available options for ensuring… Read more »
Mayor gives weekly update
(April 2, 2020) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams issued his weekly statement on Monday with updates concerning COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the town. To the Citizens of Berlin: The Town of Berlin continues to actively monitor the evolving situation regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). All town services continue to be provided. Town employees are working on a modified work… Read more »
Maryland schools closed four more weeks
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer State plan being developed for continuation of learning opportunities for students (April 2, 2020) Maryland public schools, including those in Worcester County, will remained closed for another four weeks, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced last Wednesday. During a COVID-19 update meeting held by Gov. Larry Hogan, Salmon… Read more »
SonRise Church subdivision plat approved
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 2, 2020) The Berlin Planning Commission approved a final subdivision plat request for SonRise Church on Wednesday, March 11. Pastor Daryl McCready of SonRise Church next to Routes 113 and 818 asked the Berlin Planning Commission to approve the lot lines for the church in order to create an… Read more »