By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) Suspicious containers spotted by Berlin Public Works crews in Stephen Decatur Park last Thursday were declared harmless by emergency responders who were called to the scene to investigate. According to a release issued by the Berlin Police Department, the incident began just prior to 1 p.m. on Sept. 16… Read more »
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OP GM updates projects, amenity revenues
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) With autumn about to just arrive last Wednesday, Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided updates on amenity performance and projects during the Board of Directors meetings. Starting with the Manklin Meadows Racquet Center, Viola said work to paint new lines on pickleball courts has been authorized. The… Read more »
OP Communications Committee talks videos, surveys
By Greg Ellison (Sept 23, 2021) In addition to tossing out ideas for future video projects last week, the Ocean Pines Communications Committee discussed the residents survey and a “History Panel,” event slated for next month. Committee members reviewed details for a “History Panel” live discussion being held at the Ocean Pines Community Center on… Read more »
OP Bylaws reviews updates, annual report
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) The Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee last Friday updated information compiled for an associated work group and prepped for its annual report to the board of directors. Committee Chairman Jim Trummel said status and summary reports are nearly complete and ready to be forwarded to the bylaws review… Read more »
Directors OK county plan for irrigation
Project will use treated effluent on OP Golf Course By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners got what they wanted from the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Wednesday — unanimous support for a county plan to convert the Ocean Pines Golf Course irrigation system to one that sprays treated wastewater instead…. Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Farr’s lawyer on class action Editor, The purpose of this letter is to address recent developments in the [Richard D. Farr, et al. v. Ocean Pines Association, Inc., et al. Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland Case No. C-23-CV-21-000127] case. The case was originally filed by Mr. Farr, on his own behalf and on behalf… Read more »
Pines moves forward with T-docks purchase
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 23, 2021) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors authorized spending roughly $85,000 to build and install two T-docks at Mumford’s Marina during its meeting last Wednesday. General Manager John Viola said permits had been issued for a proposed pair of aluminum T-docks that would be in place by next May. The… Read more »
Plein Air events hits Worcester on Sept. 20
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 16, 2021) Worcester County will be invaded by a wealth of creative types for the plein air event, “Paint Worcester County,” which runs from Sept. 20-24. The Worcester County Arts Council is sponsoring the artistic competition, which is a reimagined version of its “Paint Berlin,” shindigs. Worcester County Arts Council Board… Read more »
Berlin Council OKs events, new committee
By Greg Ellison Beautification Committee during its meeting on Monday. Local nonprofits Hope4Recovery and Worcester Goes Purple received the go-ahead to hold a 5K run on Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Patricia Ottey with Hope4Recovery said the agencies are putting together a “family fun” 5K run that begins and ends in front of… Read more »
Berlin FY21 budget closes with revenues over estimate
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 16, 2021) Berlin Finance Director Natalie Saleh provided a FY21 overview of the town’s finances that showed revenues coming in better than expected and expenses beating budget estimates. Saleh reviewed financial details for the year ending on June 30 during the council meeting on Monday. General fund revenues for FY21, which… Read more »