Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 28, 2020) The Worcester County Arts Council, the Worcester County Board of Education and the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department have joined to offer children a free virtual art program starting today. Anna Mullis, executive director for the arts council headquartered in Berlin, was approached by the Recreation… Read more »
As Berlin Town Councilman Thom Gulyas confessed in this week’s story about his resignation from the council, he thought he knew a great deal more about the workings of town government before he became a part of it in 2014. That’s when he realized how much he didn’t know and how much he had to… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 28, 2020) The Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin held an unconventional graduation ceremony on campus last Thursday by having its Class of 2020 have a drive through parade. Forty-seven students graduated from the school, and were able to celebrate by driving their cars while a small crowd of their… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 28, 2020) Worcester County Public School students are continuing to learn with a high online activity rate of 85 percent amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Operating Officer Dr. Annette Wallace told the county’s board of education members during its monthly teleconference meeting on Tuesday, May 19, that around 98… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer No decisions made yet, but town might consider having different voting scenarios (May 28, 2020) The Town of Berlin still has a few months to go before its 2020 election in October, but depending on how the pandemic continues to affect people’s routines, consideration could be given different voting scenarios…. Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 28, 2020) The construction of the new Showell Elementary School is continuing as scheduled according to the latest update report during the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education teleconference meeting held on Tuesday, May 19. Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert provided the monthly update to the construction of… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 28, 2020) Berlin At-Large Councilmember Thom Gulyas, 55, announced during the mayor and Town Council meeting on Tuesday night that he is resigning from his position after six years. Gulyas, who was first elected to the council in 2014, said he will leave the council because he and his… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (May 21, 2020) The Blueprint for America’s Future, commonly known as the Kirwan bill, was vetoed by Gov. Larry Hogan on May 7, thus sparing county governments the problem of trying to find ways to pay their share of the education improvement program when revenue is looking scarce. The bill… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (May 21, 2020) Although the SkillsUSA national competition has gone virtual and most events will not take place this year, one that will be held is the safety video contest. Nine Worcester Technical High School students collaborated to create an educational video focusing on safety for auto shop and welding…. Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (May 22, 2020) Worcester County Public Schools will receive a $32,750 Emergency Broadband Education Assistance grant from the Governor’s Office of Rural Broadband and the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Board of Public Works approved the grant request as Maryland schools have been distance learning since the end… Read more »