By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 15, 2018) Ocean Pines Director Slobodan Trendic on Saturday asked to run the numbers on separate contracts for bulkhead replacement work and the materials needed to do the work, and the board eventually reached a compromise to do just that. His original motion would have required General Manager John Bailey… Read more »
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Pines crab pier taken down; Board considers alternatives
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 15, 2018) Contractors removed the floating portion of the crab pier in the Whitehorse Sanctuary neighborhood of Ocean Pines last Thursday. The Ocean Pines Board on Oct. 20 approved a $17,500 contract with Fisher Marine Construction Inc. to remove the pier. An inspection by Snow Hill firm J Stacey Hart… Read more »
Taylorville Church reopens after renovation
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2018) Taylorville United Methodist Church in Berlin recently reopened after closing several months for repairs. The 170-year-old church was in dire need of a new foundation, and all Sunday prayers had been relocated to the communal hall right next to the church while it underwent construction. “Today, we have… Read more »
Worcester Schools get thousands in grants from CFES
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 15, 2018) Schools in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties have f $96,242 in education grants from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Grants were announced last Thursday during the annual Community Foundation Awards ceremony in Salisbury. Carrie N. Sterrs, Worcester County Public Schools coordinator of public relations and special… Read more »
Apple Drugs partially reopens after fire early Sat. morning
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 15, 2018) A fire early Saturday morning shut down the Apple Discount Drugs store in Berlin for several days. Matthew Owens, chief deputy with the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, said the incident was reported at about 4:15 a.m. and responding volunteer fire companies included Berlin, Showell, Ocean Pines, Ocean… Read more »
CFO Viola shares his frustration
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 15, 2018) The frustration was apparent as Ocean Pines Chief Financial Officer John Viola on Saturday used the time for his monthly treasurer’s report to address several lingering questions, presumably asked of him by board and community members. Much of it was delivered in a stream of consciousness style that… Read more »
Commission of two minds on Berlin home renovation
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 15, 2018) Some people play by the rules, while others might work around them in Berlin’s Historic District. Historic District Commission members last Wednesday expressed frustration over some unnamed projects while considering renovations to the home and business of Matthew Amey. Amey, several commission members said, had earned their respect… Read more »
Winterfest of Lights brings Christmas to resort
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Nov. 15, 2018) Colorful lights, hot chocolate, a festive market and Santa Claus return to Northside Park on 125th Street for the 26th annual Winterfest of Lights, which kicks off today, Nov. 15. “We wanted to create an event that people could come to, and they can have that holiday cheer,… Read more »
John Viola’s frustration was understandable
As an unpaid volunteer, John Viola, Ocean Pines’ chief financial officer, appears to be getting a little weary of trying to explain there’s no such thing as a free lunch, while also fending off crazy accusations about people taking advantage of the system. That would be anyone’s take on Viola’s rant Saturday that covered a… Read more »
UPDATED: Request for liquor license was tabled after public outcry
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 15, 2018) Public outcry of the Viking Tree Trading Company’s pursuit of a county liquor license was apparently too much, as the business owners on Wednesday said they would withdraw the controversial application. Several residents objected to the proposal during a Berlin Town Council meeting on Tuesday night, with… Read more »