Close Menu
Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette Logo Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette

410-723-6397

Opinion

Letter To The Editor: Support for full funding of WCPS

Support for full funding of WCPS Editor, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) consistently ranks among the top-performing school districts in Maryland. This success is a direct result of our dedicated educators, small class sizes, and a community that values education. Yet, despite these achievements, WCPS teachers remain the lowest-paid in the entire state. It’s time… Read more »

04/17/2025 Bayside Editorial: Hill verdict reaction

Hill verdict reaction The spectacular rise and fall of former Ocean Pines Association General Manager Brett Hill is the subject of numerous conversations this week, following his conviction in federal court on 16 counts of withholding payroll taxes but not paying it to the IRS. Hill became interim general manager in 2016 and resigned in… Read more »

Letter To The Editor: Yard maintenance policy goes too far

Yard maintenance policy goes too far Editor, (The following letter was sent to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors with a copy forwarded for publication.)  I am reaching out to respectfully request that the Board re-evaluate its approach to yard maintenance regarding the use of leaves as ground cover. As I shared during my… Read more »

Letter To The Editor: OPA Board opposes county’s proposal

OPA Board opposes county’s proposal Editor, (The following letter was sent to the Worcester County Commissioners with a copy sent to this newspaper for publication.) This letter is in response to the FY2026 budget draft that was put forward for the Water/Wastewater Enterprise Funds during your Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, March 18th. We find your proposal… Read more »

Letter To The Editor: County must follow own current code

County must follow own current code Editor, (The following is a copy of a letter sent to the Worcester County Commissioners and requested for publication.) Thank you for your efforts on the behalf of Worcester County residents. I am proud to be a long term, voting, tax paying resident whose address for the past 33… Read more »