Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2020) A heated discussion about the proposed addition of a resilience element marked the Berlin Planning Commission’s review of the town’s comprehensive plan last Wednesday. “What we thought we’d do is, in the comprehensive plan, is have whatever summary like what we’re working on now, the shorter version,… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Oh, to wake up on Frenchmen Street, a lingering hangover evidence of another successful night in the Big Easy. It has been two-and-a-half years since I have visited New Orleans, and it saddens me thinking about that much time between my short retreats to the town that makes no… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2020) Elena McComas, the District 5 member of the Worcester County Board of Education, is seeking re-election on Nov. 3. McComas, 73, has been on the board for the past four years. “Education is my passion,” she said. “I love working with kids and teachers to help improve… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2020) Worcester County voters will elect a new Board of Education member to replace Sara Thompson, who is retiring in December, during the general election on Nov. 3. Dr. Jon Andes and Anjali “Angie” Phukan-Chatelle are competing for the District 3 seat. Andes, 66, began his teaching career… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2020) Registered voters in District 2 will elect Rodney Bailey or Donald Smack Sr. to fill Barry Brittingham Sr.’s seat on the Worcester County Board of Education on Nov. 3 at the four voting centers in Worcester County. Smack, 70, decided to file for the District 2 seat… Read more »
Town officials, local leaders get creative with activities for Halloween, Christmas By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2020) As the coronavirus pandemic persists, Berlin and nearby areas are discovering alternative ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Halloween Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St. in Berlin, is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Friday… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2020) The following took place during the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Oct. 13: Christmas Eve District 2 Councilmember Jack Orris moved to give town employees a full day off on Christmas Eve. “This is in line with what was suggested this prior holiday season. The council… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2020) Once again, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s consolidated transportation program leaves out improvements to Route 90 and Route 589. Maryland Deputy Transportation Secretary Sean Powell met with Worcester County Commissioners on Oct. 14 to discuss the draft FY 2021-26 consolidated transportation program, which details the Maryland Department… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 29, 2020) The Worcester County Circuit Court ruled in favor of Slobodan Trendic last Wednesday in his suit against the Ocean Pines Association over a previously rejected petition drive regarding unauthorized spending limits. Trendic stepped down as a director after abstaining from a vote on April 6, 2019 to approve expansions… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 21, 2020) 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. Currently a member of the Budget and Finance Committee, Brown, who was one of several candidate under consideration, received the nod… Read more »