Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Ruling allows expansion to accommodate restrictions By Jack Chavez (May 27, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners approved an extension for temporary outdoor seating permits until 60 days after the county lifts its state of emergency declaration on May 18. “These programs were developed last year,” said Development, Review and Planning Deputy Director Jennifer Keener. “It… Read more »
Edward C. Johnson Jr. Berlin Edward “Eddie” C. Johnson Jr, 70, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, in Atlantic General Hospital after a long illness. Born at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Edward was the eldest of three children born to Mae P. Johnson and Edward C. Johnson Sr., who are both deceased. The family lived… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Reprinted from May 21, 2020 Once again, Capt. Sonny comes through for the win! I know I write about the champions of the sea perhaps too much, but one of my favorite parts of living down here is driving to the commercial docks for dinner. Whether it is day-boat… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) To celebrate the 96th birthday of WWII veteran Sheila Hurst, who launched the Mast Restaurant and Hotel in West Ocean City with her late husband, Capt. Ed Brex, in the 1960s, area first responder agencies joined a drive-by ceremony last Wednesday at her Sunset Avenue residence. “It was a… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (May 27, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners finalized the FY22 budget with a unanimous vote on May 18, closing approximately $5 million of the $8 million shortfall between expected revenue and expenditures and transferring the remainder, approximately $3 million, to the FY23 budget. In his presentation to the commissioners, Chief Administrative Officer… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) Salisbury Mayor Jake Day, who arrived back in the states late last month after being deployed with the Army National Guard to Africa during 2020, will deliver the keynote speech at the Memorial Day service in Ocean Pines on Monday. The event takes place at the Worcester County Veterans… Read more »
Daly’s push to rescind resolution linked to its focus on just one result By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) Concerned over due process issues, Ocean Pines Director Frank Daly has proposed rescinding resolution B-08 relating to board member and officer ethics and conduct. Daly presented a first reading of a measure to repeal B-08, which… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (May 27, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners heard a presentation on May 18 to enter into a leasing agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management that would upgrade the county Sheriff’s Office’s vehicle fleet and save the county more than $2.2 million over 10 years. More than one in five 5 light- and medium-duty… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
County right to ask about fire funding It’s all about accountability, this semi-settled dispute between the Worcester County Commissioners and the Town of Berlin over fire company funding, and it isn’t difficult to understand both sides of the argument. With firefighters and emergency medical services having to cover growing populations outside municipal jurisdictions, the obligation… Read more »