Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 23, 2020) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is asking residents to share their thoughts and records of the covid-19 pandemic for an archive its creating. On Thursday, March 26, the museum’s Facebook page asked members of the community to help create “an archive of how COVID-19… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) Although residents are allowed to stroll the cart path, the Ocean Pines Golf Course remains closed during the covid-19 pandemic and is being monitored for activity. OPA General Manager of Golf Operations John Malinowski said all 18-holes are out of use, following the executive order issued by Gov. Larry Hogan… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) Although momentarily suspending activities, the Ocean Pines chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a nonprofit founded in 1869 to support women pursuing higher education, is in the midst of brewing up future fund-raising pursuits. Pines chapter member Anita Roberts said the P.E.O., or Philanthropic Educational Organization, is focused on furthering… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) With schools shuttered during the covid-19 pandemic child advocates with the Cricket Center are concerned that reports of maltreatment could climb whenever classrooms are reopened. Cricket Center Executive Director Wendy Myers said although shelter-in-place directives during the past month have contributed to a spike in domestic abuse cases, for… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) Looking to increase stakeholder representation, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program Board of Directors earlier this month voted to expand membership to include Ocean Pines Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips. Coastal Bays Executive Director Kevin Smith, who took the reins in January following the retirement of predecessor… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) Reversing traditional wisdom, Ocean Pines resident Jack Scheeler recently proved that man could be a dog’s best friend. Scheeler, 78, cast aside personal safety on March 29 to save a wayward pooch stranded in the canal along his home on Dockside Court. “I’m sitting here having my morning coffee… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Berlin ministry providing nonperishable items in addition to frozen meats (April 16, 2020) SonRise Church in Berlin has been providing meals for the community for several weeks, and now, it has officially become its own food distribution hub. The church, located at 10026 Main Street, has opened the SonRise Storehouse,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Several owners of small boutiques from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, to Salisbury, have banded together to help one another get through the coronavirus pandemic. “Instead of worrying about competing against each other, we have come together to spread the awareness of ‘Community Over Competition,’ or in this case, ‘Community… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Administrator Fleetwood expects 5 percent decline in FY21 revenue (April 16, 2020) Berlin government unveiled a $5.8 million general fund budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 Monday during its first virtual work session meeting. The total reflects a drop in revenue, Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood told mayor and council, as… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Several motions were approved by the Berlin mayor and Town Council during its first virtual meeting held at Town Hall on Monday. Council member Zack Tyndall was absent due to a family illness. PJM Policy Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood introduced and the council approved a renewed contract… Read more »