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By Greg Ellison (Nov. 21, 2020) Based on a complaint from General Manager John Viola the Ocean Pines Association Board, after voting 4-3 against removing Director Tom Janasek, instead voted unanimously for censure during a special meeting on Friday. Directors Colette Horn, Frank Brown and Larry Perrone represented the minority who supported removing Janasek from… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 19, 2020) Although fewer members took part this year than last because of pandemic concerns, a sizable contingent of Boy Scouts from Troop #261 and Cub Scouts from Pack #261 performed a flag retirement ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines last Saturday. Scoutmaster Ken Nichols said the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Goal is keeping birds safe, people happy by limiting contact between them (Nov. 19, 2020) Assessing the impacts resident geese are having on the water quality in Ocean Pines’ ponds is something the Ocean Pines Environmental and Natural Assets Committee hopes to see done. Committee member Sharon Santacroce said Chairman Ken Wolf… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Advisory group discusses pending and future needs for various pool facilities (Nov. 19, 2020) Reconvening for the first time since the onset of coronavirus, the Ocean Pines Aquatics Committee last Tuesday finalized its annual report and charted plans for next year. Chairwoman Kathy Grimes said the meeting — marked by social distancing and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison New clubhouse could be attractive to non-golfers (Nov. 19, 2020) Following prolonged inaction because of covid-19 restrictions and with several resignations, a slightly reconstituted Ocean Pines Golf Committee reconvened last month with hopes to market the course to a larger audience. Golf Committee Chairman Fritz Lahner said the group met on Oct. 27 to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 19, 2020) While social distancing restrictions have put the lid on numerous holiday celebrations, a festive Ocean Pines tradition will soldier forward this year with registration now open for the annual “Light Up the Pines,” outdoor display event. For the past four years, Choptank Electric Cooperative has sponsored the illuminating event… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Club member exploits woodworking skills to produce handmade lights (Nov. 19, 2020) Looking to illuminate the holidays, while also providing funding for infants in need, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is selling handmade lanterns at the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market. Available in two sizes, the woodcrafts will… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 19, 2020) Donald Smack Sr. and Dr. Jon Andes are officially members of the Worcester County Board of Education, following the verification of the vote count from the Nov. 3 elections. The final results were posted on the Maryland State Board of Elections website last Friday after all mail-in… Read more »
As cases increase, schools return to remote learning By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer *UPDATE: Late Thursday afternoon after Bayside Gazette went to press WCPS Superintendent Lou Taylor announced that the county public schools will remain in distance learning until Jan.4. * (Nov. 19, 2020) All public schools in Worcester County returned to distance learning Monday,… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 19, 2020) Chesapeake Environmental Services completed the main excavation of a heating oil spill on West Street in Berlin last Monday after the contents of the tank were released when someone apparently tried to remove it from 107 West St. on Oct. 30. As of Tuesday, the people who… Read more »