Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 23, 2020) Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Tuesday about 10 p.m. near Flower Street in Berlin. No injuries were reported, but two residences and three vehicles were struck by gunfire. Sheriff’s deputies turned the case over to the Worcester Bureau of Investigation and the was… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 16, 2020) Looking to limit impacts to private property, the OPA Board of Directors approved a request from Worcester County to install a section of underground sewer pipe slightly outside of easement areas during a special meeting on Friday. General Manager John Viola said both OPA Public Works & CPI Director… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 16, 2020) The OPA Board of Directors agreed 6-0, with one member abstaining, to allocate more than $23,000 from replacement reserves last Friday to procure upgraded security doors for the new police building. The project is under budget by nearly 10 times that amount. OPA General Manager John Viola said the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 16, 2020) Open-air concert with covid-19 health restrictions in place have begun at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club from Thursdays through Sundays until Labor Day Weekend. Lewis Sherman, yacht club director of operations, said the events cost nothing to attend, with food and drink menu items served during the performances. “Right… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 16, 2020) After reports last week that bacteria counts in the St. Martin River next to the Ocean Pines Swim and Racquet Club exceeded EPA safety standards, water sample data from July 8 compiled by Assateague Coastkeeper Kathy Phillips showed that water quality had dropped back to acceptable levels. Enterococci bacteria… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 16, 2020) OPA President Doug Parks responded this week to what he said was potentially misinterpreted news coverage implying he would resign from the board of directors. “I felt it was important to get some information out there to say, ‘I don’t dislike being president and, no, I’m not resigning from… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 16, 2020) Oyster spat, although barely visible to the naked eye, could have sizeable impacts on pollution levels in the St. Martin River watershed. Long regarded as Maryland’s coastal bays’ most compromised body of water, the St. Martin River and its tributaries have improved via the water filtration provided by oyster… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) The Berlin Parks Commission reviewed a draft of an agreement for a commemorative program at its meeting last Tuesday that will offer individuals, families or organizations an opportunity to memorialize an event or a loved one through the dedication of park amenities or living tributes. In the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) Although local educators would prefer to return to face-to-face instruction when schools open this fall, the Worcester County Board of Education is keeping its options open. The board discussed three possibilities for that in a draft of its “Responsible Return” model at its meeting on Tuesday. Among… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer Facebook Live wasn’t live enough for people to hear discussions during session (July 16, 2020) Poor audio quality resulted in the quick postponement of Monday’s Berlin Mayor and Council meeting, as viewers apparently struggled to follow the discussion on a Facebook Live stream. Just 15 minutes into the meeting, the… Read more »