Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) Berlin Fire Company President David Fitzgerald presented the quarterly report from July 1 to Sept. 30 to the Berlin Mayor and Council on Monday. Between July 1 and Sept. 30, the fire company responded to 40 in-town fire and rescue calls, making up almost 34 percent of… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) The Greyhound Independent Bookstore and Fine Arts Gallery, 9 S. Main St., welcomed three authors for book signings in conjunction with Oktoberfest on Oct. 17. Pamella A. Russell, who has lived in Berlin for over 20 years, has released her debut children’s book, “Adventures of the Sací… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the transfer and disposition of property located at the south end of Maple Avenue that belongs to the Town of Berlin to Willows at Berlin during its meeting on Monday. The mayor and council had been scheduled to discuss deeding the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) The newly elected Berlin councilmembers were introduced to town department heads and were brought up to date on the council’s goals during a work session last Wednesday. David Gaskill, who has been the town attorney for 14 years, gives legal advice to the mayor and council as… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) Worcester County voters will elect three members of the Worcester County Board of Education in the general election next Tuesday. On the ballot will be candidates for school board District 2, District 3 and District 5. Rodney Bailey and Donald Smack Sr. are vying for the District… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2020) With the covid pandemic making revenue and expense projections especially challenging, Budget and Finance Committee Chairman Dick Keiling reviewed the group’s guidance for the next fiscal year operating budget during the board meeting on Saturday. Keiling said the budget committee has requested an updated accounting of Payroll Protection Program… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Downs makes pitch regarding rezoning and its expansion (Oct. 22, 2020) As Worcester County officials continue weighing the merits of a proposed text amendment for a Casino Entertainment District at Ocean Downs on Route 589, the potential facility expansion was also vetted by the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors during its… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2020) Classic rides, Jeeps and fire engines will be frighteningly decorated for the first “Spook The Pines” community parade from noon to 2 p.m. on Halloween. Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, the parade will begin at Cathell Road before ending in White Horse Park. Chamber Executive Director… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Talks will take place during closed meeting of board *UPDATE* BROWN APPOINTED Following a brief closed session discussion on Wednesday, the OPA Board voted unanimously to appoint Frank Brown to serve out the remainder of departing Director Steve Tuttle’s term. Tuttle, who stepped down from his elected position at the conclusion of… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 22, 2020) Seafloor Carpet, Hardwood & More, while still located in the Manklin Station Shopping Center, recently moved into a newly constructed building with roughly double the square footage of its prior spot. It also has expanded services. Owner Don Robertson opened the Ocean Pines business nearly five years ago after… Read more »