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School mask decision moving to local board
The Worcester County Board of Education, like every other school board in the state, is waiting for the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review to approve the state Board of Education’s decision to end the public school mask mandate. The 20-member review committee, which ensures that proposed regulations don’t run afoul… Read more »
Journey tribute band Eclipse fills Yacht Club
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022) Although the packed house at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club resulted in some fans missing out on the music inside last Saturday, plenty of opportunities to catch a groove outdoors will begin in May with weekend performances set through September. Before hosting live acts on the water starting in… Read more »
OP Board reviews latest budget, fees drop
Directors consider approval for FY23 proposed figures in meeting on Wednesday By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022) Ocean Pines’ assessment fees for next year continue to dwindle with the proposed FY23 budget presented for Board of Directors approval on Wednesday. The new fee reflects a $100 reduction from current charges. General Manager John Viola had… Read more »
OP Budget Committee previews final FY23 proposal
Surplus funds to be used to drive down assessments By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022) Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee members were updated on Tuesday regarding final tweaks to the proposed FY23 budget ahead of the Board of Directors reviewing the data during its meeting on Wednesday. General Manager John Viola said the latest… Read more »
Sound Storm Records embraced by Berlin
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022) Vinyl enthusiasts have been flocking in droves to Sound Storm Records in Berlin since its opening earlier this month on the corner of Broad and Gay streets. The new business is the brainchild of Brandon Zlatniski and his girlfriend, Lauren Carlson. “We need something like this in Berlin,” Zlatniski… Read more »
Berlin Goes Green to aid recovery
Project’s second year aims to continue battle against local substance abuse (Feb. 24, 2022) Helping people overcome substance abuse issues is the impetus for the second annual “Berlin Goes Green for Recovery” fundraising campaign that promises to adorn numerous storefronts with green shamrocks bearing best wishes. Worcester Goes Purple founder Debbie Smullen, who works with… Read more »
Pines Rec Parks Committee talks walking trails, kayak launch
By Greg Ellison (Feb. 24, 2022)Promoting and enhancing exercise on the water and land was the focus during the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Committee meeting last Tuesday evening. Committee Chair Patti Stevens said plans are progressing to install a dock with floating launch for kayak and canoe access. The exact location will depend on… Read more »
Picanha served with roasted vegetables
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 One of the most frustrating parts of being a chef is finding that beautiful “Lesser Cut” of meat that no one knows about yet, and then all of a sudden everyone knows about it. In the past, it was the Teres Major or beef clod, a cut isolated from… Read more »
Garage fire leads to damage of two homes in Ocean Pines
(Feb. 17, 2022) The Ocean Pines Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 79 Clubhouse Drive that severely damaged one house and affected another early Sunday morning, according to a statement from the fire department. The call came in at 4:24 a.m. and originally indicated that the occupants were trapped, but upon arrival, responders… Read more »