Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 28, 2019) Elfin assistants at the North Pole have confirmed that Santa Claus will make an extended stopover on Saturday in Ocean Pines, starting at 5:30 p.m. St. Nick will offer a community-wide greeting while cruising atop a firetruck and then attend a tree-lighting ceremony during the ninth annual… Read more »
Picking just one thing for which northern Worcester County residents should be thankful would result in a selection from among the usual suspects: the lifestyle, the beach, ocean, the proximity to major cities, good schools, and other attributes that often overshadow the one big thing that makes this area what it is: the incredible generosity… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Nov. 29, 2019) Construction to make Route 113 a four-lane highway remains on schedule, though with an ambitious timeline, according to Bob Rager, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) liaison. By the end of December, the administration hopes to have all four lanes from Berlin to Snow Hill open for… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 29, 2019) Now that Bryan Brushmiller, owner of Burley Oak Brewing Company, has purchased the Globe Theatre on 12 Broad St., he’s figuring out his plans for the space. “We definitely plan to keep it a music venue, event space,” Brushmiller said, referring to the building’s more immediate past… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 28, 2019) An ordinance revising trash collection and policies governing bulk pickup in Berlin hit a roadblock after it was tabled during a Town Council meeting, Monday. The measure, introduced during a Nov. 12 meeting, would allow residents to discard three free items during bulk pickup periods, which happens… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 28, 2019) Despite a turbulent budget cycle, PKS & Company accountants presented the town with an “unmodified opinion” for its annual audit. “This is also known as a clean opinion, and it’s the highest level of assurance that we can provide as auditors,” Michael Klager, a partner in the… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 28, 2019) It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Berlin. Or at least it will, once the tree is lit on Friday evening. Around 1,000 people are expected to attend the annual tree lighting and open house, according to Ivy Wells, Berlin’s community and economic development… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 29, 2019) Equip, empower and engage: it’s a mantra that Buckingham Elementary School English Learner teacher Karen Conner said she recites for her students and their families. Conner addressed members of the county’s board of education during Tuesday’s meeting “to bring awareness, to build empathy and to focus on… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 28, 2019) Parents and the public can make their requests for the Worcester County Board of Education’s fiscal year 2021 budget during a public meeting on Tuesday. The forum will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the school district’s central office on 6270 Worcester Highway… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 29, 2019) History buffs and inquisitive minds can now find Cpl. Isaiah Fassett, of Berlin, on the Civil War Trail’s online interactive map. Fassett’s marker, which is on 229 Branch St. in Berlin, was installed in 2004, and the sign was updated in 2018, according to Drew Gruber, executive… Read more »