Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Berlin’s Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence has again won awards from American Municipal Power Inc. Lawrence was presented the Electric Safety Award during the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday. “This is the third year that Tim and his group have received the Electric Safety Award,”… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Berlin’s check for $171,033 in federal CARES Act funding dispersed by Worcester County is the maximum amount it could receive, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said to the mayor and council Monday. “That is a reimbursement check,” he added. Fleetwood also said the period of eligibility for funding… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 5, 2020) Looking to streamline efforts but maintain maximum impact next month, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will combine its annual toy and coat drives this holiday season. Marketing Chairman Dave Landis said the charity drives have been modified because of covid-19, with Kiwanis members began collecting donations… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 5, 2020) With Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market remains a hotbed for fresh produce and holiday necessities. Market Manager David Bean said people sometimes forget the market continues to be vibrant well beyond the summer harvest. “In reality, we’re still going strong and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Fund drive, absent founder, continues to send supplies to troops serving overseas (Nov. 5, 2020) Volunteers with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines and Ocean City and Ocean Pines AARP Chapter 4507 staged a successful donation drive last month for members of the U.S. military who are or will be stationed… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 5, 2020) The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee reviewed annual report details during its meeting last Wednesday, and slipped in under the deadline wire. Committee member Marty Clarke said the group went on to vet the annual report just prior to the Oct. 31 deadline. The review document highlights… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 5, 2020) A slightly altered Ocean Pines Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting in White Horse Park is scheduled on Nov. 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue said the response from community members and area businesses interested in sponsoring and decorating trees has been phenomenal. “We’ve got 15… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 5, 2020) Ocean Pines last week received nearly a quarter of the 300 hardwood trees donated to the Maryland Coastal Bays Program this summer. Coastal Bay Executive Director Kevin Smith said the Maryland Department of Natural Resources back in June invited agencies aligned with its mission to take advantage of excess stocks… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Budget panel elects to go with less expensive ones (Nov. 5, 2020) After mulling a pair of proposals last month, the Ocean Pines Association’s Budget and Finance Committee vetted four other proposed capital projects for fiscal 2021/2022 during its meeting last Wednesday. General Manager John Viola said after hearing presentations about additional… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) The Berlin Parks Commission on Tuesday agreed to recommend the final draft of its commemorative program to the Berlin Mayor and Council. The program will allow individuals, families or organizations to honor the memory of loved ones or to memorialize a significant event through the dedication of… Read more »