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Board candidates face annual quiz before full house

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Four hopefuls keep it calm, deliberate and thoughtful (June 29, 2023) It was standing room only at the Ocean Pines candidate forum on Wednesday night, as heavy rain and winds did not prevent residents from coming out to hear the viewpoints of the four candidates vying for three seats on… Read more »

Boaters now get access to five new gas pumps in OP  

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 22,2023) Ocean Pine’s new marina gas dock is now open and is fueling vessels with its five gas pump from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Yacht Club marina. All gas docks are in compliance with the state’s fuel-delivery and electric codes, General Manager John Viola said… Read more »

OPA board decisions made in June

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Capital requests, policies, appointments and public comments during meeting (June 22, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved various capital requests, policies and appointments and heard from residents during its June meeting on Saturday. The board approved requests from Public Works for $22,000 for a limb cutter and… Read more »

OPA continues to beat budget projections

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer April numbers get boost from golf play, while year exceeds forecast by $1M (June 22, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association recorded another positive month financially, as General Manager John Viola reported Saturday that April’s revenue and expenditures beat the budget by $36,000. “Golf is driving this place right now,” said… Read more »

Ocean Pines General Manager June report 

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer OPA considers new racquet center club house, golf club irrigation and firehouse (June 22, 2023) General Manager John Viola reported on maintenance projects during the monthly board of directors meeting on Saturday. Projects that have been completed include the painting of the restrooms at the golf club, and the restrooms… Read more »

Berlin Planning Commission considers housing proposals

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 22, 2023) The dearth of affordable housing in the area is about to be addressed in Berlin, where developers are proposing a pair of projects that could add more than 100 residential units to the local supply.    The Berlin Planning Commission reviewed concept plans for two housing developments… Read more »

New ordinances, motions passed by Berlin council

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 5, 2023) The Berlin mayor and Town Council approved numerous ordinances and motions during their meeting on Monday. The most notable of these requires all enterprises that do business within the corporate limits of Berlin to have an annual business licenses, regardless of whether the business is physically located… Read more »

Berlin council approves 2023-24 budget 

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 15, 2023) Berlin Volunteer Fire Company and EMS financial concerns had the Berlin mayor and Town Council scrambling for money Monday night, as EMS representatives made clear that they could only guarantee six months of service under the town’s proposed budget as proposed. In the draft agreement from June… Read more »

OP Election Committee hosts forum June 21

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 15, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association Election Committee members met on Friday to discuss the election process. “We have a terrific slate of people here,” Chairman Tom Piatti said of the candidates. “One of the best groups of candidates and most knowledgeable that we have had in the 25… Read more »