Policy on tree removal should be made clear It’s not called “Ocean Pines” for nothing. When the idea of the planned community was conceived in the late 1960s, its developers, Boise Cascade, wisely concluded that a peaceful bayside residential development in the woods would sell better under that name than it would as a 3,000-acre… Read more »
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Letter To The Editor: Technical basis for wind opposition
Technical basis for wind opposition Editor, As an engineer with more than 40 years of experience in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of power plants including wind farms, I need to express my concerns regarding Maryland offshore wind turbine development. There is clearly a lack of electric power generation understanding from our Maryland State… Read more »
Pine Tones to present 40th annual holiday show Friday
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Pine Tones is gearing up to bring holiday cheer to the community next month with a 40-year-long tradition. At its 40th holiday concert, the choir will perform a mix of classical, modern, contemporary, and Christmas favorite tunes on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church at… Read more »
GM Viola provides updates on pavilion, other projects
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola updated the community on neighborhood initiatives last week. The Veterans Memorial Pavilion is on track, and the work, which just recently began, is expected to be completed by Veterans Day. The initiative’s total cost is approximately $200,000. Viola maintained… Read more »
Liaisons appointed to Pines advisory board committees
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines Association advisory board committee liaisons were named last week. Each OPA Board of Directors member is assigned an advisory committee to oversee and act as a branch between the two groups so that goals and initiatives may be accomplished. The updated appointments were announced on… Read more »
Pines volunteer fire issues safety month reminders
President stresses smoke alarms a must for residents to have throughout homes By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) As fire prevention month kicks off, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department offered safety tips to the community last week. At the Saturday, Sept. 28, OPA Board of Directors meeting, OPVFD President Joe Enste… Read more »
Cell tower in Ocean Pines being discussed by officials
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines leaders are discussing building a cell phone tower in the community to improve reception. At the Saturday, Sept. 28, meeting of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, OPA Police Chief Tim Robinson said that he and General Manager John Viola have had “productive… Read more »
Berlin Lions Club looks to bring AEDs to town parks
Club members have expressed interest in providing $6,000 toward the purchase of automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, for Henry and Stephen Decatur parks.
Berlin picks demo work contractor for Tyson’s plant
Heron Park low bid comes in well below grant amount By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Demolition work at Heron Park in Berlin is expected to start within 30 days following selection of a contractor this week. The Berlin Town Council on Monday accepted a $112,715 bid from JNT Enterprises for the demolition of… Read more »
Community will get update on Jenkins Point restoration
By Bethany Hooper, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program, or MCBP, will host a meeting on the Jenkins Point restoration project on Monday, as community members will be updated on the project and asked their opinion of a revised design. The 6 p.m. meeting will take place in the Ocean Pines Clubhouse,… Read more »