Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 7, 2021) The annual cost for trash service in Ocean Pines is set to jump nearly $50 annually after the Board of Directors voted unanimously last month for a contract renewal with current provider Republic Services. During the Dec. 19 board meeting, the directors renewed a three-year agreement with Republic Services… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 7, 2021) An outpouring of last-minute donations saved the day for four children who are being raised by their grandmother and weren’t going to receive Christmas gifts this year because of tight finances. The family’s plight came to light after contacting members of the Community Church at Ocean Pines and parishioner… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 7, 2021) Ocean Pines residents are facing the possibility, but probably not the likelihood, of triple-digit assessment increases based on the proposed fiscal 2021-22 budget released late last month. While by no means set, as extensive negotiations remain before the board votes to adopt a budget in February, the initial numbers… Read more »
Forecasting in time of covid makes setting next budget much greater challenge By Greg Ellison (Jan. 7, 2021) With questions outnumbering answers regarding the continued financial impacts from coronavirus, the 2021 outlook for the Ocean Pines Association Board remains guarded. President Larry Perrone said the pending fiscal 2021-22 budget would come into sharper focus this… Read more »
PHOTO COURTESY DAVE LANDIS Closing out the Ocean Pines donation collection for U.S. Armed Forces members stationed abroad over the holidays in early November, from left, are Sharon Hilty, Dan and Barb Peletier and Larry Walton.
PHOTO BY GREG ELLISON Scoutmaster Ken Nichols oversees members of Boy Scouts Troop #261 and Cub Scouts Pack #261 removing the blue field and white stars during a flag retirement ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines in November.
PHOTO BY. GREG ELLISON Children put swings and slides to the test, under the watchful eye of elders in late September at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines.
PHOTO BY GREG ELLISON Ocean Pines Association Director Tom Janasek, left, and General Manager John Viola fist bump after clearing the air over previous comments involving job performance criticisms during a special board meeting in November.
PHOTO BY GREG ELLISON Facemask-clad patrons mill about the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market in late September in White Horse Park.
PHOTO BY GREG ELLISON Before resigning from the Ocean Pines Association Board in October, Director Steve Tuttle expressed disappointment over recent contention among members.