Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education has two academic calendar proposals to consider for 2021-22, with both of them allowing for the possibility of attending school from home. The school system’s traditional calendar committee was not able to convene for a work session because of covid-19 restrictions,… Read more »
By Josh Kim, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) Join the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation for an icy dip in the Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day for the foundation’s 27th annual Penguin Swim fundraiser event. “It’s a great opportunity for everyone to wash away 2020, while honoring and supporting the healthcare heroes in our community,”… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 24, 2020) After receiving no comment from community members, Ocean Pines will continue to work with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to request Department of Natural Resources funding for restoring migratory bird nesting habitats at Jenkins and Osprey Points. Ocean Pines Association President Larry Perrone said the decision to proceed with… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council met virtually with State Highway Administration (SHA) officials on Dec. 17 to discuss widening Route 376 from Route 113 to Flower Street for safety improvements. “We’re widening this section so that there will be more room for people to take that left… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 24, 2020) Along with updating efforts to address the continuing presence of resident Canada geese at area ponds, the Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee also discussed research about establishing clam beds to reduce pollutants in the St. Martin River during its meeting last Wednesday. Committee member Karen Krun Detter… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) The motion to dismiss Worcester County from the lawsuit regarding the full-time residents of White Horse Park and the White Horse Park Association has been dropped. Attorney Hugh Cropper, representing the full-time residents, withdrew the motion last week. A hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 15…. Read more »
Meeting with legislators concentrates on savings By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council held a work session virtually with District 38 legislators last Thursday to discuss the electric utility’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards, the multi-purpose building on Flower Street and covid-19 funding and resources to the town. Berlin’s electric… Read more »
With so many variables, it’s tough to know how year will end, and how future looks By Greg Ellison (Dec. 24, 2020) Handicapping potential assessment increases in the Ocean Pines Association’s budget for next year would be challenging as it is, but the absence of covid-19 relief funds makes it worse. General Manager John Viola… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) Professional bodyguard Adriano “Bubba” Almony was named 2020 Humanitarian of the Year by LV Magazine for his charitable efforts on the Eastern Shore and around the world. Almony, 26, grew up in Ocean City and graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 2012. In June, Almony was… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Dec. 24, 2020) Worcester County Public Schools are giving students opportunities to grow educationally through modern library programs, Jennifer Beach, the media specialist at Pocomoke Middle School, told the Worcester County Board of Education last week. Beach said media specialists transform a traditional library program by encouraging students to use… Read more »