Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2020) Worcester County school officials presented an overview of the “Local Every Student Succeeds Act Consolidated Strategic Plan,” or the new “Master Plan,” to the county Board of Education at its meeting on Sept. 15. According to school officials, the Every Student Succeeds Act is the country’s primary… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2020) A change in the Title IX federal rule prohibiting schools and colleges from discriminating on the basis of sex has added a new means of providing due process for students accused of sexual assault. The rule changes went into effect on Aug. 14 after two years of… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2020) John Salm returned to the Berlin Planning Commission on Sept. 9 to discuss revised concept plans for an apartment complex on North Main Street, which led to a debate about future growth in town. Salm initially proposed the 80-unit luxury apartment community called Victorian Oaks at the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2020) Tim Lawrence, Berlin’s electric utility director, provided an update on the natural gas generator at the power plant on William Street to the Berlin Mayor and Council on Sept. 14. “This project actually started in July 2019, and it was just basically completed last Wednesday,” Lawrence said…. Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2020) Berlin residents who are interested in filing as write-in candidates for the Oct. 6 municipal election have until next Tuesday at 5 p.m. to do so. Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said residents may obtain a filing packet from her at Town Hall, 10 William Street. The… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education unanimously approved the 2022 fiscal year capital improvement program and authorization to forward the program to the state Interagency Commission on School Construction during its meeting on Sept. 15. Each year, Worcester County Public Schools is required to submit a capital improvement… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 24, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education last week agreed to revise student policies regarding enrollment and attendance, supervision, behavior and discipline, wellness, athletics and extracurricular activities and safety security. Dr. Annette Wallace presented the proposed revisions to the board during its meeting on Monday, Sept. 15. The… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council on Monday approved the fiscal year 2021 general fund budget amendment, which increases the expense and revenue accounts associated with street improvements made this summer. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said money would be transferred from the impact fees for the street improvement… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2020) The Berlin Planning Commission discussed the town’s “Resilience Element” during its meeting on Sept. 9. The Resilience Element will be a new section in the town’s comprehensive plan, which is updated every 10 years and is due for review. “We can make any changes we like to… Read more »
(Sept. 17, 2020) The following occurred during the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday: Flu vaccines Town Administrative Manager Kelsey Jensen said flu vaccines will be administered to town employees and anyone on their medical plans on Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. t0 1 p.m. in in town hall, 10 William Street. Finance Natalie… Read more »