Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Some of us are working from home, some of us are working at our offices and job sites, and some of us aren’t working at all. Such is the new abnormal in a world turned outside-in by the spread of the novel corona virus. As of early Wednesday morning, no cases of COVID-19, as the… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Planning Commission looks over Airbnb ordinance draft ideas at monthly meeting (March 19, 2020) The Berlin Planning Commission looked over a short draft of the short-term rental rules last Wednesday that had been suggested by the mayor and Town Council. Since last November, the council and Planning Commission have been… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (March 19, 2020) The Ocean Pines Water Wastewater Treatment Plant will get a new operations building. The Worcester County Planning Commission reviewed construction and site plans for a 62 by 54-foot building during their meeting on Thursday, March 5. The 20-by 50-foot building for storage will be demolished. John Tustin,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 19, 2020) Berlin resident Nick Morris, 74, is in dire need of a kidney transplant and is searching for an O-positive donor in the area. Morris has been a resident of Worcester County since 1975, and has been an English teacher, college instructor, long-time employee of the Alaska Stand,… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer Service will improve area along Route 113 to Newark (March 19, 2020) The southern Berlin area should see improved cell service, as plans for a 195-foot-tall cell tower were reviewed by the Worcester County Technical Review Committee during its meeting last Wednesday. The tower, to be constructed by Calvert Crossland… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Businesses, volunteers see need and respond to loss of school meal program (March 19, 2020) Since Gov. Larry Hogan closed schools for two weeks by executive order last week, groups and organizations have joined to find ways to feed children who depend on school meals. Many students who benefit from… Read more »
Town’s response will affect meetings, offices, events (March 19, 2020) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams issued a statement on Monday concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how it will affect town meetings and events. To the Citizens and Guests of Berlin: The Town of Berlin is actively monitoring the evolving situation regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) by working closely… Read more »
Committee looks into how it needs to comply with law By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) The Ocean Pines Association Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last Friday proposed amending language concerning the Board of Directors’ ability to vote on matters outside of a public meeting to comply with state regulations. Board member Dr. Colette Horn said… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) Outlining advisory committee board liaison responsibilities, establishing formalized procedures for posting meeting agendas and documenting actions proposed for board consideration were examined during the Ocean Pines Association Executive Council meeting on Monday. OPA President Doug Parks said the executive council is comprised of advisory committee chairs. In terms of… Read more »
County officials have yet to make decision for funding feasibility study on effluent By Greg Ellison (March 12, 2020) In light of the proposal to irrigate the Ocean Pines Golf Course with treated wastewater effluent, the Ocean Pines Association and Worcester County officials will hold a town hall on March 12 to review the concept… Read more »