Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 »
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 »