Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) Looking to increase stakeholder representation, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program Board of Directors earlier this month voted to expand membership to include Ocean Pines Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips. Coastal Bays Executive Director Kevin Smith, who took the reins in January following the retirement of predecessor… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (April 23, 2020) Reversing traditional wisdom, Ocean Pines resident Jack Scheeler recently proved that man could be a dog’s best friend. Scheeler, 78, cast aside personal safety on March 29 to save a wayward pooch stranded in the canal along his home on Dockside Court. “I’m sitting here having my morning coffee… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Berlin ministry providing nonperishable items in addition to frozen meats (April 16, 2020) SonRise Church in Berlin has been providing meals for the community for several weeks, and now, it has officially become its own food distribution hub. The church, located at 10026 Main Street, has opened the SonRise Storehouse,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Several owners of small boutiques from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, to Salisbury, have banded together to help one another get through the coronavirus pandemic. “Instead of worrying about competing against each other, we have come together to spread the awareness of ‘Community Over Competition,’ or in this case, ‘Community… Read more »
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 »