Group will meet again on Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. at town hall; health dept. to attend By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 18, 2018) A moratorium on new tattoo business was extended for 120 days by the Berlin Town Council last Monday to allow the Tattoo Ordinance Committee more time to draft regulations. Committee… Read more »
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GM Bailey weighs in on his approach to fiscal year 2019
(Jan. 18, 2018) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey joked that this was “not his first rodeo” as he talked last Friday about developing a budget for a large-scale homeowner’s association. He previously managed several large associations in Virginia and recently turned in his first Ocean Pines budget proposal. His draft of the fiscal… Read more »
OPA hires DBF to help plan club renovations
(Jan. 18, 2018) It’s been anything but fun and games at the Ocean Pines Country Club of late, as plans to renovate the two-story building, started more than a year ago, have stalled out several times. First-floor renovations, which included expanding the Tern Grill restaurant and kitchen and upgrading the bathrooms, finished last year. The… Read more »
Worcester Humane Society membership drive
Donations would benefit all animals at no-kill shelter; dues range from $35-$500 (Jan. 18, 2018) The Worcester County Humane Society is seeking animal lovers to join in making a difference in the community. During the start of every year, the shelter launches its membership drive and the funds raised enable the shelter to continue serving… Read more »
Trendic still wants country club business plan
Director prioritizes getting deficit under control, says he anticipates budget cuts By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 18, 2018) Ocean Pines Association Director Slobodan Trendic on Tuesday emailed a statement regarding recent developments at the country club. The board voted 6-0, on Jan. 9 to hire Salisbury firm Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. to amend… Read more »
Reservations on reserves
The question of how much money the Ocean Pines Association should keep in reserve to cover the major expenses of maintaining its assets such as buildings, roads and bulkheads continues to haunt its budgetary discussions. It has done so again, as the administration, in concert with the budget committee, prepares to ask the OPA Board… Read more »
Colder temps could mean frozen, burst pipes
Recent snowstorm played havoc in Berlin, but simple steps could prevent breaks By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 18, 2018) Berlin Water Resources and Public Works Director Jane Kreiter said the recent snowstorm and extended cold spell was the worst she has seen during her nearly three-decade career in the town. Because temperatures were well… Read more »
Dispensary to hold info session in Pines, Sat.
First medical marijuana site could open next week; mtg. will include consultant By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Jan. 18, 2018) With all signs pointing toward an opening next week, Worcester County’s first medical marijuana dispensary, Positive Energy, is set to hold an information session for prospective patients in Ocean Pines on Saturday. “I’m really excited… Read more »
Delmarva Birding Weekend returns, Jan. 26-28
Events planned in Berlin, as well as several places throughout Sussex County By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Jan. 18, 2018) Waterfowl, seabirds, raptors, shorebirds and even seals are some of the animals that have been spotted across the area during Winter Delmarva Birding Weekend, which will take place this year, Jan. 26-28, in Worcester County and… Read more »
SU to offer new courses in Pines
Topics to include changes in aging, bison genocide, global environmentalism (Jan. 18, 2018) Salisbury University will expand its lifelong learning program in Ocean Pines after a successful launch last semester, offering more lectures at the Ocean Pines Community Center, beginning Jan. 19. “We are delighted to introduce our many amazing Salisbury University faculty to the… Read more »