Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee met outdoors last Wednesday at the White Horse Park Pavilion for a socially-distanced discussion of the work it oversees. Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips updated committee members on work to eradicate Phragmites australis, or common reeds, in the field… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 8, 2020) Since starting an oyster gardening campaign in 2014 to reduce pollutants in the St. Martin River, Joe and Gail Jankowski have witnessed the program grow and now hope to establish productive oyster beds in the region. Joe Jankowski, who helped found the Protectors of the St. Martin River volunteer… Read more »
Knerr, Nichols, Orris join Town Council in major changing of guard in govt. By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) With a strong campaign and favorable feedback from many townspeople, District 2 Councilmember Zackery Tyndall was elected as the mayor of Berlin on Tuesday in a landslide victory against four candidates. “I think that… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Maryland childcare providers can return to full capacity, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced last Thursday at a press conference with Gov. Larry Hogan. “For the last six months, capacity limits have been in place for childcare providers as a mitigation tool to prevent the… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Acrid notes of bittersweet chocolate and sumac bounce around on my palate. The fizz of the ginger ale further accentuates the exhilarating flavors that I am experiencing. Eureka, I have made a delicious bitters from scratch. This is my first foray into homemade bitters, and I think I am… Read more »
Covid-19 takes car show out of gear, as chamber will see much smaller event By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Berlin’s downtown streets will not be lined with hundreds of classic cars this Saturday. Instead of the 16th annual Fall Cruisin’ Classic Cars Show, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Cruisers… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) The Worcester County Arts Council in Berlin has reopened to the public with limited occupancy. Since Sept. 5, the gallery at 6 Jefferson Street has been open on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and during the 2nd Friday celebrations downtown from 5-8 p.m. Currently,… Read more »
Candidates set in contests in District 2 and District 3 By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Worcester County voters will elect three members of the Worcester County Board of Education on Nov. 3, when they go to the polls in the general election. On the ballot will be candidates for school board District… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) Berlin District 3 Councilman Elroy Brittingham and At-Large Councilman Thom Gulyas were honored with proclamations from Mayor Gee Williams for their service at their last Town Council meeting on Sept. 28. Brittingham, 72, did not file for re-election for a ninth term by the deadline. “I’ve been… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2020) The following took place during the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Sept. 28: Water valve repairs Eleven water valves were replaced in Berlin between August and September. Three were replaced at the Franklin Avenue water tower, one was replaced on North Main Street, three were replaced… Read more »