Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2020) The Berlin teen charged with murdering 17-year-old Dehaven Nichols last May pled guilty to second-degree murder and was convicted in Worcester County Circuit Court on Tuesday, Jan. 21. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered. Sixteen-year-old Vershawn Hudson-Crawford had faced charges of first-degree murder, first-degree assault and second-degree assault… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2020) Two separate land use changes that affect Berlin were endorsed by the Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday.The first was to rezone 18.65 acres of land on the south side of Route 50 and north side of Route 346 from agricultural to commercial. Ernest Gerardi, who owns the… Read more »
Not only will members of the Ocean Pines Association have their first opportunity to learn about the new budget at next Wednesday’s board of directors session, they have been encouraged to attend and find out more about it. The budget process doesn’t get any more open than that, and kudos go to board President Doug… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2020) After two more weeks of deliberation, a convenient loading zone for parcel and mail delivery trucks in downtown Berlin, as well as two designated 15-minute parking spots, were approved by the Berlin mayor and town council on Monday night. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells suggested… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2020) Berlin Financial Director Natalie Saleh presented the financial projections for the six months overview of the 2020 fiscal year to the mayor and Town Council on Monday night. From July to December, the revenues in the general fund as of Dec. 31, was $4.5 million and total… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2020) Showell Elementary School continues to progress with its implementation of 21st century educational practices and with the new school building’s construction, the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education was told last Tuesday in Newark. Coordinator of Digital Learning Diane Stulz and teachers Lindsay Dyda and Liz… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2020) Twenty cigarette butt recycling receptacles are expected to be installed in Berlin, according to Economic and Community Director Ivy Wells. Wells informed the Berlin mayor and town council on Monday that the installation of the receptacles, which will bear the town’s logo, is nearly complete. Wells had… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2020) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education took the following action at its meeting in Newark on Jan. 23: Bus contractor requests Transportation Manager Kim Heiser received approval from the board regarding two bus contractor replacements that will take effect in February of this year. Heiser… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 23, 2020) The lawsuit filed by former Ocean Pines Association Board member Slobodan Trendic is moving forward after a hearing date of March 25 was announced on Tuesday. This action follows the OPA legal counsel filing a motion to dismiss in Worcester County Circuit Court on Jan. 10. Trendic… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 23, 2020) While special occasions are not required to offer gratitude for the sacrifices made by U.S. Armed Forces members, the Jan. 31 submission deadline is quickly approaching to participate in Caring for America’s “Valentines for Veterans” program. Caring for America Chairperson Vera Beck said the undertaking is in… Read more »