Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Last Friday marked the end of the second week of online learning for Worcester County Public School high school students and the first week for middle and elementary school students. Students, teachers and parents are using an online school management system called Schoology to remain academically involved… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Many businesses have closed to the public because of the coronavirus; however, a number of local farms and grocery stores remain open to provide residents with home grown and organic options. As a result of Gov. Larry Hogan’s directive, farmers markets can remain open for business, so… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Candidate filing deadline approaching on May 10, with final list due by June 1 (April 16, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors 2020 election is coming into focus with the candidate application deadline coming up next month. The deadline for candidates to file for election is May 10, with the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 16, 2020) The OPA Board of Directors 2020 election became competitive this week after Dr. Stuart Lakernick entered the fray to expand the field to three candidates. Lakernick, a chiropractic functional neurologist practicing in the Philadelphia area who is married to former OPA Board member Esther Dill, filed paperwork on Tuesday… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 16, 2020) Hundreds of face masks were delivered to emergency responders and other essential workers last weekend, courtesy of Ocean Pines residents who formed a group to make them. In addition to providing face masks for the Ocean Pines Fire and Police Departments, the volunteer group delivered masks to grocery store… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Body examines how to handle processes in light of restrictions (April 16, 2020) Seeking transparency while also observing covid-19 health safety restrictions on public gatherings, the OPA Election Committee meeting was live streamed Friday as the group ponders strategy for conducting the upcoming 2020 Board of Directors contest. Elections Committee Chairman Steve… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 16, 2020) Despite collecting a host of warm memories over her 50 years of owning property in Ocean Pines, Pat Veitenthal experienced a high mark last week. “I’ve seen many acts of kindness in the Pines … but this has to be one of the pinnacles,” she said. Veitenthal, a retired… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 (April 16, 2020) Oh, what a wild ride this has been. My heart goes out to those north of us who were just battered by the recent nor’easter, but I am glad that we dodged the bullet on that one. Minus some trees down, I know that many of… Read more »