Clarion Resort Hotel hosts 31st annual banquet; 14 instructors were nominated By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (April 5, 2018) The Worcester County Teacher of the Year will be unveiled Friday during the 31st annual banquet inside the crystal ballroom at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. “Each Teacher of the Year… Read more »
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Running OPA cost $1,111 per homeowner
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) Ocean Pines Treasurer Pat Supik last Thursday provided a per-homeowner cost to run the association during the current fiscal year. According to Supik, the total cost per homeowner was $1,111, including $792 for operations and $26 for new capital, plus $293 for infrastructure. Breaking down the operations,… Read more »
OP gets to ‘Root’ of yacht club mold
Delay apparently caused by initial testing protocols; Harvard hired as consultant By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) Root Companies Inc. of Baltimore will handle mold remediation at the Ocean Pines yacht club, following an unanimous vote by the association’s board of directors last Thursday. Four bids were received for the service, with ServPro… Read more »
Annual parking pass rate jumps for nonresidents
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) If you’re not an Ocean Pines homeowner or resident, annual parking passes at the association beach club just got much more expensive. Homeowners and residents pay $150 for an annual parking pass at the facility, on 4901 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, open from Memorial Day through… Read more »
Snow Hill Council pledges to help nonprofit
Citizens for Decent Housing Inc. sought connection fee reduction for development (April 5, 2018) Town of Snow Hill officials during a work session last Tuesday said they would do everything they could to reduce connection fees for a nonprofit housing project in the town. Snow Hill Citizens for Decent Housing Inc., a nonprofit group in… Read more »
It’s official: Matt Ortt Companies to manage OPA clubs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last Thursday unanimously approved a contract with the Matt Ortt Companies to run food and beverage operations at the yacht club and beach club. The board discussed a motion to approve the contract during an open session and then adjourned to… Read more »
Nock elected to Pocomoke Council
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) Pocomoke City native Todd Nock on Tuesday became the youngest city councilman in recent memory, besting challenger Ryan Hurley 66-25 in the contest for District 4. Results were announced inside the Pocomoke Library just after 7 p.m., when polls closed. Waiting inside were the two candidates, and… Read more »
Snow Hill landmark finds tenant
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) It was a family affair on Tuesday, as representatives from Community Behavior Health signed a memorandum of understanding to bring a wide range of mental health care services to the old Oscar Purnell Mansion on 107 East Market Street in Snow Hill. The practice will essentially get the… Read more »
Berlin recovery house to regroup
After pulling zoning appeals application, group will seek another location in town By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) Hope4Recovery last week pulled its application with the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals to establish a certified recovery house on William Street in Berlin. Members of the board of directors on Saturday said they would… Read more »
Ocean Pines F&B contract not yet inked
Closed session on Monday not enough to close deal By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) No agreement was reached on a contract for Ocean Pines food and beverage management during a closed session discussion Monday night. General Manager John Bailey, in an emailed statement Monday evening, said, “The Board had a great discussion… Read more »