Even if the winners of this year’s Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election are unknown at this writing — a few hours before the ballot counting begins — it’s safe to assume that the association will continue to follow its current path. There’s no reason not to, considering that the only possible trouble on… Read more »
Editorial
Vote count about to begin
(Aug. 8, 2024) Sometime later today or tonight, assuming everything goes correctly, members of the Ocean Pines Association should know how the voting went in this summer’s contest between five candidates for two seats on the board of directors. Ballot counting is scheduled to begin at noon at the Golf Club, where homeowners may watch… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 8/2/2024: ‘Let Them Play’ helps kids get leg up in life
‘Let Them Play’ helps kids get leg up in life Some kids have the skills, or ability to develop them, and some others just want to be part of the same thing their friends and acquaintances enjoy. But regardless of their motivations or desire to see what they can do, it’s all beside the point… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Thankful for quality care, empathy
Thankful for quality care, empathy Editor, We are writing to bring attention to some truly amazing local heroes, who are surely deserving of far more praise and esteem than they usually publicly receive. Our beloved mother experienced a series of strokes, which caused her to be consigned to long term care at Berlin Nursing &… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Md. needs to learn from recent mishap
Md. needs to learn from recent mishap Editor, Raise your hand if you are aware of the environmental disaster that started on July 13 off the coast of Nantucket? For those who don’t know, a 300-foot long blade broke off a turbine in the Vineyard Wind project located between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. This project… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 7/25/2024: Boating safety class scheduled, so sign up
Boating safety class scheduled, so sign up It’s never too late to learn something new, especially when it pertains to protecting oneself and others from serious harm that could have been avoided. Enter the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Ocean Pines, where its last boating safety course of the season will be held on Saturday, Aug…. Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial: Berlin Planning Commission needs to tread lightly
Berlin Planning Commission needs to tread lightly The Berlin Planning Commission might think it is looking out for the community by blocking the development of a Microtel Inn on Route 113, but its continued exercise of authority it doesn’t have risks placing the town in legal jeopardy. Obviously, the commission doesn’t want Microtel or probably… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 7/11/24: Directors take easy, best route with Viola
It’s inevitable that the ever-present critics in Ocean Pines will question the salary General Manager John Viola is expected to receive as part of his newly signed contract extension. With an annual paycheck a little north of $200,000, according to unofficial estimates, Viola might be the highest-paid government/public service administrator in the county, and certainly… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 7/4/24: Field of flags nothing less than inspiring
Anyone who walked through the dozens of flags flying at full staff over the last six weeks in Ocean Pines probably found it impossible to not wonder about the stories each flag represents. Since May 18 (Armed Forces Day), the flags have been on display at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. The patriotic display is… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 6/27/24: Slow progress on bays shows tough job ahead
Progress is painfully slow, but the overall state of the coastal bays and their tributaries is slightly better than it has been over the years, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program reported this week. How slow? Consider that in 2008, the program’s annual report card gave the six areas surveyed — the St. Martin River, Assawoman… Read more »