Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) With schools shuttered during the covid-19 pandemic child advocates with the Cricket Center are concerned that reports of maltreatment could climb whenever classrooms are reopened. Cricket Center Executive Director Wendy Myers said although shelter-in-place directives during the past month have contributed to a spike in domestic abuse cases, for… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) Looking to increase stakeholder representation, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program Board of Directors earlier this month voted to expand membership to include Ocean Pines Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips. Coastal Bays Executive Director Kevin Smith, who took the reins in January following the retirement of predecessor… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) Reversing traditional wisdom, Ocean Pines resident Jack Scheeler recently proved that man could be a dog’s best friend. Scheeler, 78, cast aside personal safety on March 29 to save a wayward pooch stranded in the canal along his home on Dockside Court. “I’m sitting here having my morning coffee… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Administrator Fleetwood expects 5 percent decline in FY21 revenue (April 16, 2020) Berlin government unveiled a $5.8 million general fund budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 Monday during its first virtual work session meeting. The total reflects a drop in revenue, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood told mayor and council, as… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Several motions were approved by the Berlin mayor and Town Council during its first virtual meeting held at Town Hall on Monday. Council member Zack Tyndall was absent due to a family illness. PJM Policy Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood introduced and the council approved a renewed contract… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Last Friday marked the end of the second week of online learning for Worcester County Public School high school students and the first week for middle and elementary school students. Students, teachers and parents are using an online school management system called Schoology to remain academically involved… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Candidate filing deadline approaching on May 10, with final list due by June 1 (April 16, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors 2020 election is coming into focus with the candidate application deadline coming up next month. The deadline for candidates to file for election is May 10, with the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 16, 2020) The OPA Board of Directors 2020 election became competitive this week after Dr. Stuart Lakernick entered the fray to expand the field to three candidates. Lakernick, a chiropractic functional neurologist practicing in the Philadelphia area who is married to former OPA Board member Esther Dill, filed paperwork on Tuesday… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 16, 2020) Hundreds of face masks were delivered to emergency responders and other essential workers last weekend, courtesy of Ocean Pines residents who formed a group to make them. In addition to providing face masks for the Ocean Pines Fire and Police Departments, the volunteer group delivered masks to grocery store… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Body examines how to handle processes in light of restrictions (April 16, 2020) Seeking transparency while also observing covid-19 health safety restrictions on public gatherings, the OPA Election Committee meeting was live streamed Friday as the group ponders strategy for conducting the upcoming 2020 Board of Directors contest. Elections Committee Chairman Steve… Read more »