Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council will be able to expand the work of the street improvement projects while remaining within budget. As of Monday, the following street improvement projects have been completed: Harrison Avenue, Tingle Road, Upshur Lane, Middle Street, Buckingham Road, Cape Circle, East Burley Street,… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2020) The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals last Wednesday unanimously agreed to grant a variance that will allow a proposed carport and a shed to be built at 7 Baker St. Homeowners Douglas and Suzanne Parks requested the accessory building to protect their 1971 Volkswagen Beetle. “Plus, we… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 6, 2020) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is applying this week for a Coastal Watersheds Grant through the National Estuary Program. Executive Director Kevin Smith said Restore America’s Estuaries administers the funding stream provided by the Environmental Protection Agency for the National Estuary Program. “We’re putting in three proposals,” he said…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 6, 2020) After granting property owners a 90-day extension to pay annual assessments due on May 1, the Ocean Pines Association remained roughly $1.1 million short of more than $9 million due from membership by the Aug. 1 deadline. OPA Treasurer Larry Perrone said about 87 percent of approximately $9.4 million… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 6, 2020) Things got a little tastier in Ocean Pines last month following the opening of Sweet Shack ice cream and frozen yogurt shop in the Manklin Creek Shopping Center. Since launching the family-owned and operated business on July 17, Michelle Dell’Aquila-Reed said the reception has been beyond expectations. “It’s been… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 6, 2020) Forced to shutter senior centers in Berlin, Ocean City, Snow Hill and Pocomoke because of the coronavirus, the Worcester Commission on Aging adapted programs to continue providing essential services to elderly residents who frequented the locations. Executive Director Rob Hart said the four senior centers in Worcester County were… Read more »
By Greg Ellison County agency helps install ramp to assist centenarian Munro (Aug. 6, 2020) The Worcester Commission on Aging did what it could to make life more comfortable for Les Munro during his final days by installing an access ramp at his residence shortly after his 108th birthday on June 15. That day was… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Representation of members needed to finalize election (Aug. 6, 2020) Scheduled outdoors at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial to accommodate social distancing guidelines, and contingent on attendance, the Ocean Pines Association’s annual meeting Saturday will likely finalize the 2020 Board of Director election results. OPA Vice President Steve Tuttle said the homeowners… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 6, 2020) After spending a lifetime enjoying the aesthetics of Assateague Island National Seashore, the proprietors of Wild Horse Cabanas have turned passion into profit. Owners Lori Thompson and Gina Servant launched the cabana and beach rental company last month. “We officially opened the weekend of July 11-12,” Thompson said. “We… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 6, 2020) Local assisted living facilities have created new approaches to help their residents and families stay connected despite all the social distancing restrictions. Pamela Schaffer and her brother Steven Bloyd, who own Catered Living in Ocean Pines and Chesapeake Manor Assisted Living in Willards, Maryland, have taken safety… Read more »