OP has a problem, but don’t worry about it After acknowledging that it has a problem, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors this week went on to lose whatever marbles it has left by committing publicly to work privately on a concern it won’t reveal, and thinking that’s just fine. One must assume that the… Read more »
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Town of Berlin opens offices following pandemic decline
But will return to modified schedules should covid-19 infection rates climb again By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 4, 2021) The 71 people who make up the Berlin town staff returned to work full-time in person on Monday after working modified schedules since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the spring of 2020. “Every employee… Read more »
WCPS calendar for 2021-22 features early summer break
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 4, 2021) Public school students will start their summer break a little earlier next year, following the Worcester County Board of Education’s approval on Feb. 16 of a 2021-22 academic calendar proposal with a summer break that will begin on June 14. The calendar shows a fall start date… Read more »
OP Budget Commitee looks at projects, January financials
By Greg Ellison (March 4, 2021) The Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee discussed current and pending capital projects, in addition to examining the current fiscal picture, during its meeting last Wednesday. General Manager John Viola updated members on the status of a Worcester County proposal to irrigate the Ocean Pines Golf Course with treated… Read more »
Boxcar on Main supports WYFCS
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (March 4, 2021) For every purchase of the WoYo Brisket Grilled Cheese at Boxcar on Main, $1 is donated to Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The WoYo Brisket Grilled Cheese includes six-hour hickory-smoked brisket, bacon jam and sharp cheddar on sourdough bread from Berlin’s own Crack of Dawn Bakery,… Read more »
Robert F. Grady
Robert F. Grady Ocean Pines Robert F. Grady, 87, of Ocean Pines, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born on Sept. 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph Grady and Mary Ryan Sexton. Mr. Grady was a veteran of the National Guard, serving from 1948-1956. He was a member of Wessagussett… Read more »
Accidental fire guts house under construction in OP
By Greg Ellison (March 4, 2021) The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined accidental causes were to blame for a house fire in the Terns Landing area of Ocean Pines that required assistance from half a dozen neighboring agencies last Wednesday. After a neighbor in the vicinity of 36 Leigh Drive reported seeing an… Read more »
Early intervention services offered
(March 4, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools officials believe in starting early to finish strong. In accordance with federal and state laws, the county school system provides free intervention services through the Worcester County Infants and Toddlers Program for children up to three years old who have developmental delays or disabilities. State regulations set a… Read more »
Town Council reviews general fund balance
FY22 budget work session to take place on April 12, full schedule posted online By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Feb. 25, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council reviewed the general fund budget during their meeting on Monday to prepare for the budget work session on April 12. “The general fund is the general operating… Read more »
Berlin adopts Wor. hazard mitigation and resilience plan
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Feb. 25, 2021) The Berlin mayor and Town Council agreed on Monday to adopt the 2020 Worcester County Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan to remain eligible for funding from several sources, such as the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Funding is available for… Read more »