Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) Internet connectivity issues continued to disrupt learning for Worcester County’s public school students on Monday. Virtual learners were instructed to work on assignments asynchronously until the issues were resolved. Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor provided a technology update to families on Monday on the school… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) Berlin resident Matthew Van Gasbeck worked for a month to create a comfortable audio production studio for local musicians and podcasters, transforming the snug space on Old Ocean City Boulevard with charcoal painted walls, a soothing earth-toned rug and a plush, dark teal sofa. Cozy Recordings officially… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) Maryland businesses, restaurants, Main Street programs, arts organizations, and entertainment venues that have been suffering financially from the coronavirus may be able to tap into the $250 million economic recovery package announced by Gov. Larry Hogan on Oct. 22. Drawn from the rainy day fund, the relief… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council agreed last Tuesday to cancel the 2020 fireworks show proposed for New Year’s Eve and have 50 percent of the 2020 deposit applied to the fireworks show on at dusk on July 3, 2021. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) Mayor Zackery Tyndall and the new Berlin council members discussed with town staff the protocols of the various types of meetings they will participate in during an orientation work session on Oct. 21. Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said the mayor and council will participate in regular… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) Briddletown residents and descendants of the Briddell family are honoring Rachel Briddell, who played an integral part in having Briddletown designated as an African-American Cultural District in 2018. “Rachel was a matriarch of the Briddell family,” said Gregory Purnell, Briddletown resident, local historian and nephew of the… Read more »
Now, it can have another one posted on Route 50 By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) The Berlin Public Works Department has installed an interpretive sign on the Baker Street side of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum lawn in compliance with State of Maryland Tourist Attractions Sign Program Policy. “This permanent sign… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) Rachel Eure, a recent graduate from Salisbury University, created a giant face mask for her senior year sculpture project in response to the prompt “NOW.” Originally, she planned to do a piece based on museums stealing artifacts. With closures during the novel coronavirus pandemic, she changed her… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Some counts dismissed, but wrongful termination charge will go to trial (Nov. 5, 2020) The wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former OPA Human Resources manager Nate Douty is proceeding after a Oct. 22 ruling in Worcester Circuit Court. In January 2019, Douty was fired by then General Manager John Bailey following a… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 29, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors is contemplating reinstating its Racquet Sports Advisory Committee, which was disbanded several years ago. Board member Camilla Rogers, who introduced a related motion at the group’s meeting on Oct. 17, noted the rapid rate of interest in various racquet sports as a… Read more »