Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) When the Ocean Pines Racquet Sports Committee met last Wednesday, most of the volleying concerned marketing efforts. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue gave the committee an update regarding banners being produced to promote the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex. Banner design questions yet to be decided… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
(June 17, 2021) Judith O’Hara Boggs of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on June 12, 2021. Judith, or Judy as she was known, was born on Jan. 26, 1940, to James T. and Neva (Gerber) O’Hara. She was married for 60 years to her husband, William “Bill” Boggs, who preceded her… Read more »
Veto’s message sets tone for Town Hall Berlin Town Council members this week not only delivered the most complete defeat of Mayor Zack Tyndall’s short political career so far, but they also set the tone for how municipal affairs are going to be handled from now on. By voting unanimously to override Tyndall’s budget veto,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) As something of a prelude to Father’s Day, the annual Ocean Pines Anglers Club “Teach a Kid to Fish Day” takes place Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the South Gate Pond near the Worcester County Veterans’ Memorial. Ocean Pines Anglers Club member Jack Barnes said the educational offering goes… Read more »
Proponents say enforcing rules job of association By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) Going into its vote on short-term rental regulations Wednesday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors gave the public the opportunity to join the discussion at a town hall meeting Saturday. Director Frank Daly, who has led the multi-year effort to establish… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I lay back in an Adirondack chair on the Lido Deck of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, an ice-cold cocktail in hand. I believe it’s the Lido Deck, as that’s what the sign at the bar says. A “Love Boat” aficionado from my youth, it brings me solace knowing that… Read more »
Richard R. Crotsley Easton Richard R. Crotsley, formerly of Easton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was 88. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Raymond Crotsley and Rose Crotsley. Richard graduated from Paterson Park High School, class of 1952, and began working… Read more »
Council votes unanimously to override Tyndall in favor of its own fiscal package By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) The Berlin Town Council remained united Monday evening after voting 5-0 to override Mayor Zack Tyndall’s recent veto of a FY22 budget with amendments proposed by Councilman Jay Knerr and accepted by the rest of the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 17, 2021) Two newcomers, one prior candidate and one incumbent, all jockeying for two open seats, faced off during the Ocean Pines 2021 Board election forum last Wednesday. The need to incorporate wider community voices was a common thread offered by Stuart Lakernick, Rick Farr and David Hardy, while current Director… Read more »