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Pines financials maintain positivity

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By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) With five months remaining in its fiscal year, Ocean Pines’ bottom line continues to look good, with operations beating the budget by $1.4 million through November 2021. General Manager John Viola and Public Works Office Manager Linda Martin reviewed financials to close November during the board meeting on Saturday…. Read more »

Smell of bread rising warms heart, mind

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By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 It is that time of year again, a time when it is important, if not imperative, to bake breads. With the chilly weather and rain-sleet-snow mix abound, there is nothing like the smell of bread rising in the kitchen to warm the hearts and minds of people around you…. Read more »

Viola reviews Ocean Pines active initiatives

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By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola gave progress reports on current and pending projects during the Board of Directors’ meeting on Saturday. Viola said a proposed pickleball court addition, which was approved by the board last January, is now moving forward. “We received a number from the contractor of… Read more »

Tyndall lists his ’22 goals for Berlin

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Says objectives embody concerns of residents, officials and staff By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall on Monday reviewed the goals and objectives he set for 2022 after hearing from other elected officials, staff and residents. “I sent a social media request to the public to send in their ideas,” he told… Read more »

Berlin house blaze still under investigation

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(Jan. 27, 2022) Multiple units responded on Jan. 19 for a house fire at 211 Maple Avenue in Berlin, with the cause still under investigation. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office said in a press release that the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company arrived first at the scene around 2:40 p.m. and discovered significant smoke and… Read more »

OPA board foresees drop in assessments

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Major boost to bottom line would allow directors to cut property owners $71 break By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Assessments could be cut $71, from $996 a year to $925, in Fiscal Year 2022-23, according to a proposal made during an extended review of departmental budgets last Wednesday by the Ocean Pines Board of… Read more »

Letter to the Editor

Controlling Americans Editor,                                                                                                         … Read more »

Bylaws change would tighten election rules

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Candidate eligibility focus of several Daly proposals By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee members discussed proposed rules revisions for director elections currently under review by legal counsel with board liaison Colette Horn on Friday. During the committee meeting on Jan. 7 numerous language changes aimed at clarifying bylaws section… Read more »

Pines hits pause on electronic sign purchase for now

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By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday delayed approving a pair of electronic message boards to replace existing marquees until they find out more about the permits from Worcester County government. Association President Colette Horn said the purpose of the new signs is to improve safety and provide… Read more »

OP board weighs election tweaks

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By Greg Elison (Jan. 27, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors delayed voting on revising resolution M09 to change election verification processes after Director Frank Daly announced that a slew of related revisions would be unveiled at a special meeting. Association President Colette Horn said the proposed changes for certifying board candidates includes specifying… Read more »