Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 30, 2020) The Berlin Farmers Market is expanding its schedule to meet demand, and will now run until Sunday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is not the first year that the farmers market has been extended because of its popularity, said Economic & Community Development… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 30, 2020) Burn Wood Fired Pizza announced on Facebook on Monday that it would be closing indoor dining because of a spike in positive cases of coronavirus in Worcester County. “It was a tough decision to make, but we felt like it was necessary,” said owner Vincent Sebastian. As… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 30, 2020) The following took place during the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday: Unity celebration Jeron Whaley and Adrian Bowen proposed a Berlin Unity Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 1-4 p.m. at Dr. William Henry Park at 123 Flower Street. According to the special event application… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 23, 2020) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Flounder Tournament returns to its roots this year. Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kerrie Bunting said the tournament, which takes place Aug. 1, was originally staged at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club before being relocated to Pines Point Marina… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 23, 2020) Recently launched live music at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, slated to run four nights a week through Labor Day, took a quick hiatus last weekend because of mixed feedback from patrons concerning covid-19 health restrictions. Matt Ortt Companies cofounder Ralph DeAngelus said the situation became untenable following a… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 23, 2020) In addition to receiving a Worcester County Commissioners proclamation earlier this month, Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks staff members have launched a number of sports and summer camps during July according to coronavirus health and safety guidelines. Director of Recreation and Parks Debbie Donahue accompanied department staff for a… Read more »
By Greg Ellison New building represents one final goal for Massey before his retirement (July 23, 2020) Closing out a law enforcement career spanning five decades, Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey is notching one last accomplishment before retiring Aug. 1 — the imminent unveiling of an expanded, safety-enhanced headquarters. Massey said a precise date… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 23, 2020) An elderly Ocean Pines resident, still working to survive despite being more than 80 years old, was overjoyed last week after a surprise donation helped fill her cupboards with food. Ocean Pines Chapter of AARP President Larry Walton, who also is president of the Ocean Area chapter of National… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Upcoming election will be test of community interest (July 23, 2020) After redesigning balloting systems to abandon the Scantron technology that had been used, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee will be watching this year’s board of directors’ race to gauge community interest in using electronic voting in the future. “This year we’re… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 23, 2020) The Town of Berlin in partnership with local businesses is hosting Christmas in July downtown until Sunday. Economic & Community Development Director Ivy Wells said all the shops and restaurants are celebrating in their own way. A sidewalk sale is among the festivities that began on July… Read more »