Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Need to protect officers and residents recognized (March 26, 2020) Looking to employ common sense safety precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ocean Pines Police Department has temporarily expanded its telephone reporting system to limit non-vital responses. Police Chief Dave Massey said the virus-related directive asks residents to call in… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 26, 2020) The effort to clarify ambiguous sections in the association’s architectural guidelines is nearly complete, as the OPA Architectural Review Committee has updated the requirements which now await final approval at a subsequent meeting. Board liaison Steve Tuttle said the committee spent about 18 months combing through the ARC guidelines,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 26, 2020) Numerous dining establishments in Ocean Pines have shifted to delivery only in an attempt to maintain a degree of normalcy for community members. The Pine Public House on Nicholas Lane is offering home deliveries but with slightly tweaked hours. General Manager Erin Meyers said those could be adjusted further… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 26, 2020) The Maryland Food Bank of the Eastern Shore is seeking financial support and volunteers to maintain distribution services from Kent County to Worcester County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eastern Shore Food Bank Director of Regional Services Jennifer Small said providing food for people on the Eastern Shore… Read more »
By Greg Ellison OP directors consider options as pandemic changes everything (March 26, 2020) With gatherings to be avoided during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a special “virtual” meeting on Friday to evaluate assessment fee collections, while also approving several capital purchases. OPA President Doug Parks, speaking to a… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 26, 2020) With the country practicing social distancing and trying to block the spread of the novel coronavirus by staying indoors and away from people, it can be easy to forget one of the most vulnerable populations: the elderly. As COVID-19 is considered the most threatening for people ages… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 26, 2020) With all but businesses and services classified as essential closed, residents and groups in small towns like Berlin are doing what they can to help. Kathryn Gordon, director for Worcester County Economic Development, praised the Berlin Chamber of Commerce for its connection with the local businesses. “The… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 26, 2020) Berlin election District 2 resident Jack Orris, 38, officially filed to run for a town council seat in February on a platform of government transparency, a slower and more visible approach to annexations, and greater community involvement. Orris, who works for the Worcester County Health Department, moved… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 26, 2020) The 17th update on the construction of the new Showell Elementary School was given to the Worcester County Board of Education last Tuesday via a telephone conference. Board President Eric Cropper Sr. gave the most recent report regarding the school’s progress in place of Facilities Planner Joe… Read more »
To clarify a recent article written about a Berlin Scavenger Hunt as a result of concerns about the activity violating the recent rules announced by Gov. Larry Hogan last Thursday stating there should not be any groups gathering larger than 10 people: This local scavenger hunt was never meant to be done in large groups… Read more »