Commissioner Joe Mitrecic is calling on county leaders to consider staggered terms ahead of the 2026 election to instead of electing all seven officials every four years.
Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola gave an overall positive report on the community’s financial position and amenity improvements at the community’s annual membership meeting on Aug. 10.
Student athletes from Worcester County high schools will get the chance to attend a presentation on the importance of physical and mental health on Aug. 22.
The Worcester County Commissioners are vehemently opposing Maryland Department of the Environment officials’ favorable recommendation to issue US Wind a wetlands permit for the construction of a pier and bulkhead on Harbor Road in West Ocean City.
Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors President Rick Farr thanked the community’s staff and volunteers and highlighted the HOA’s most notable accomplishments from the past 12 months at the neighborhood’s annual meeting last Saturday.
The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election results, announced Aug. 8, revealed incumbents Rick Far and Jeff Heavner successfully defended their seats, and at a special meeting Monday, the results were validated.
The Ocean Pines Association’s legal counsel provided the neighborhood’s membership with an update on legal expenses and services at last weekend’s annual meeting.
At the community’s annual membership meeting on Saturday, Aug. 10, longtime Ocean Pines resident Barb Peletier was recognized as the Sam Wilkinson Volunteer of the Year.
Ocean Pines Board of Directors incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner are set to keep their spots after snagging the most votes in the 2024 board election.