Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Five candidates on ballot for mayor, with contests for council dist. 3 and at-large By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) The ballot is set for the Berlin municipal election on Oct. 6, with the passing of the candidate filing deadline last Friday at 5 p.m. The race for mayor has five candidates: Jennifer… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals last Wednesday approved a variance request that will allow a deck to be added to a home on 203 Broad Street. Jill Gray, the owner of the property asked for a variance from the required rear yard setback of 35 feet… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) Burley Oak Brewing Company in Berlin will hold a fundraiser on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. to support Denny Mogan and his family, following his terminal Lou Gehrig’s disease diagnosis. Mogan, 40, was diagnosed with Bulbar Onset Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the most aggressive form of the nervous… Read more »
Unattended barbecue grill identified as cause of blaze that leveled family’s home By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) Firefighters from Berlin, Showell, Bishopville and Willards responded to a fire on Monday at 3:45 p.m. at 8336 Circle Road in Berlin that left seven people homeless. The single-story home was owned by Burley Collins…. Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) Berlin residents have complained that bicycles, wagons, skateboards and surfboards have been stolen from Burley and Bay Streets recently. “With bicycles, sometimes people take them because they see them in the yard, and it’s a convenience for them to get wherever they want. Then, they just ditch… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health is hosting a fundraiser, “Motherhood Walk,” in Stephen Decatur Park on Tripoli Street in Berlin on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The Grace Center on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin provides services such as prenatal and postpartum… Read more »
(Sept. 10, 2020) The Town of Berlin announced last Friday that limited public attendance will be permitted at mayor and council, board and commission meetings beginning on Sept. 14. The announcement comes after Gov. Larry Hogan’s most recent executive orders regarding the covid-19 pandemic that state that up to 50 percent capacity is allowed for… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa (Sept. 10, 2020) Shaneka Nichols, a Flower Street resident, filed for the District 3 Berlin Town Council seat last Wednesday and will face Dan Packey in the nonpartisan election. “Public office wasn’t something I ever saw myself doing, However, when it was brought to my attention that my predecessor, Mr. Brittingham, was… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) Lt. Bethany Ramey was appointed as the Administrative Services Division Commander on the command staff at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 24. “Lt. Ramey really brings a lot of knowledge and leadership to the rank of lieutenant on our command team,” said Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli…. Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) The Berlin Parks Commission at its Sept. 1 meeting reviewed bench, picnic table and bike rack styles for its commemorative program. Individuals, families or organizations who wish to honor the memory of loved ones or memorialize a significant event can make a donation through the price of… Read more »