Budgeting is nothing like it used to be for business or government, both of which these days have little choice but to proceed prudently while fervently hoping the year ahead doesn’t go sideways. The last two years certainly did, rendering useless many of the logical conclusions on which budgets are based. Time was, budget masters… Read more »
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Clubhouse staff shares credit for saving life
Fast-acting duo honored with Heartsaver Hero Award last week in Ocean Pines By Greg Ellison (Jan. 6, 2022) Two months after deploying an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to revive a heart attack victim at the Ocean Pines Clubhouse Bar and Grille, staff members Rob Ruszin and Judie Scotti continue to receive accolades. Dave Van Gasbeck,… Read more »
Berlin Council outlines 2022 goals
Cutting park purchase debt leads list of priorities, along with new community center By Greg Ellison (Jan. 6, 2022) Long-term goals, such as selling parcels in Heron Park and planning a new community center, along with recent conversations about short-term rental regulations, are among the Berlin Town Council’s priorities for 2022. In early December, the… Read more »
Tyndall examines past, future goals for Berlin
Mayor pursuing community outreach on social media to solicit residents’ input By Greg Ellison (Jan. 6, 2022) In addition to reviewing 2021 accomplishments at the Berlin Town Council meeting Monday, Mayor Zack Tyndall hopes to receive constituent opinions as he develops goals for 2022. Tyndall said Berlin’s Town Charter requires the mayor to give the… Read more »
Berlin kicks off Restaurant Week on Monday
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 6, 2022) Berlin’s sixth annual Restaurant Week will kick off Monday and run through Sunday, as local dining establishments offer special fare with special pricing. Economic & Community Development Director Ivy Wells said as of Tuesday the Atlantic Hotel and Crush N Crab were the only establishments to submit menus. “Hopefully,… Read more »
Cartoons by Jim Adcock
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
OP Bylaws considers Search Committee changes
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 23, 2021) Following a request from the Ocean Pines Board of Directors, the Bylaws and Resolution Committee began discussions last week about reconfiguring the candidate Search Committee. Director Colette Horn initiated the discussion of possible changes to the Search Committee, which is tasked with soliciting election candidates, during the board meeting… Read more »
Joseph William Latchford, Jr.
Joseph William Latchford, Jr. Berlin Joseph “Joe” William Latchford, Jr., 85, passed away on Dec. 8, 2021, after a short time with multiple health issues. He was born on March 5, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Joseph W. Latchford, Sr. and Eleanor Moan. After graduating from Mount St. Joseph High School, Joe… Read more »
OP Bylaws talks candidate criteria details
By Greg Ellison (Dec. 23, 2021) Potential tweaks to qualification criteria for Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidates were examined by the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last Friday. Committee Chair Jim Trummel said member Keith Kaiser recently conducted research on comparable HOAs’ rules. “A couple of committee meetings ago … the issue of determining owner… Read more »
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Cartoon by Jim Adcock