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 »
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Budget options impact Pines assessments
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 »
OPA board’s FY21 outlook guarded
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 »