Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Ocean Pines resident pens book about ‘Gangsta Kitty’ named Verdell Katmandu By Brendan Miller (July 1, 2021) Local philanthropist and former musician, Stan Gibson, has released his first book, “The Adventures of Verdell Katmandu – Gangsta Kitty.” Gibson has been a resident of Delmarva since 1984, and currently lives in Ocean Pines. He had always… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 1, 2021) Gene Parker, an Ocean City real estate legend and Air Force veteran, was honored by family and friends Monday during a brick-dedication ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. Gene Parker, who passed away in December at the age of 81, was born in Selbyville, Delaware,… Read more »
Question whether election process can be improved By Greg Ellison (July 1, 2021) Reviewing big-picture assets and challenges and identifying community values dominated discussions during the Ocean Pines Strategic Planning Committee meeting last Thursday. Committee Co-Chairman Bernie McGorry presented a recap of planning techniques obtained from advisory committee chairpersons and Ocean Pines Association staff. Since this… Read more »
Project Restore will come to rescue of downtowns, Main Street programs By Greg Ellison (July 1, 2021) Gov. Larry Hogan made a stopover in Berlin on Monday to unveil Project Restore, a $25 Million economic recovery initiative to revitalize downtown districts and Main Street communities throughout Maryland. Hogan spoke in front of the Calvin B…. Read more »
Group begins delving into issues with dangers tied to stray electricity along water By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Safety issues dominated discussions during the Ocean Pines Marine Activities Committee last Tuesday. Committee Chair Gerald Horn said members are looking to investigate the potential of electricity dangers surrounding marinas. Horn said a committee member discovered… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Kayak storage and the possibility of creating a special kind of playground was the focus of the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Committee last Monday. Committee Chairman Steve Cohen said a new kayak storage rack has been ordered. “We’re going to hang them temporarily by the Swim and Racquet… Read more »
PPP forgiveness puts OPA $1.275 million ahead of budget as year closes By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Ocean Pines got good news last week, when the association was informed that the $1.14 million it received last year in federal Payroll Protection Program money would not have to be repaid. With the elimination of the… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (June 24, 2021) Golf and the world of science, technology, engineering and math are making for an unlikely duo on Saturday at the Ocean City Golf and Country Club. After officials from NASA approached Dennis Naughton and Shawn Johnson, cofounders of the Snow Hill-based nonprofit Youth Care Center, the idea was formed… Read more »
Director Parks’ motion gets defeated 4-3 with cohorts deeming move aimless By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Proposed procedural measures related to the recent Ocean Pines referendum on reducing board of directors spending limits were defeated in a 4-3 vote last week, bringing into view a rift between members of the board. In May, the… Read more »
Board votes 6-1 to take new regs to neighborhoods By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors wants to excercise oversight of short-term rentals, and voted voting 6-1 last week to bring the association’s declaration of restrictions in line with Worcester County licensing regulations. Director Frank Daly offered the motion… Read more »