Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 23, 2020) Following a brief period of inactivity, the recently reconstituted OPA Recreation and Parks Committee convened earlier this month with discussions covering both procedural matters and future projects. Board liaison Larry Perrone said the committee membership count blossomed over the past month. “We actually have four new people… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 23, 2020) After the Ocean Pines Association fiscal 2020/2021 budget was reviewed earlier this month by the budget and finance committee, General Manager John Viola repeated the process with the board of directors last Wednesday. During the board’s fiscal session on Jan. 15, Viola reported the draft budget binders… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 23, 2020) The new Ocean Pines Association budget proposed for the 2020/2021 fiscal year continues to pursue deficit recovery efforts while also allocating money for capital projects. It also does this while knocking a couple bucks off annual assessment fees. The new financial package is scheduled for adoption on… Read more »