(Oct. 5, 2017) Ocean Pines Association Board President Doug Parks said this week a deal to bring fiber optic internet to the community police station is being examined at a minimal cost. A request for proposals to bring fiber to the entire association, however, likely will take a back seat, at least for the time… Read more »
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Former director Hill also resigned from his company
(Oct. 5, 2017) Former Ocean Pines Association Director Brett Hill, who resigned on Sept. 15, also has resigned as CEO of FTS Fiber. FTS Marketing Manager Blake Hargest confirmed Hill resigned last month, but declined to give a specific date. “We’re not going to get into specifics of that,” she said. She said Adam Noll,… Read more »
Pines bulkhead motion postponed after closed mtg.
(Oct. 5, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on Friday postponed a motion on bulkhead work while the association attorney looks into the matter. Last October, then interim general manager and director Brett Hill signed a contract for bulkhead work with Hi-Tide Marine Construction that appeared to grant the West Ocean City company… Read more »
White House responds to Snow Hill
(Oct. 5, 2017) Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman shared a correspondence from the White House during a work session, last Tuesday. The town invited President Donald Trump to attend the recent Blessing of the Combines event and received a reply, albeit it after the fact. Dorman said the White House sent a note explaining that,… Read more »
Pocomoke landlord committee tasked with rental regs
(Oct. 5, 2017) The Pocomoke City Council will form an advisory committee to examine three ordinances related to rental properties, following a lengthy discussion with numerous landlords during its meeting on Monday. Last month the council held first readings on ordinances to create a rental registration program, establish a fee schedule for the city to… Read more »
Partnerships critical to Cricket Ctr.
(Oct. 5, 2017) Officials from throughout the county and state gathered outside the Cricket Center in Berlin last Wednesday to talk about how far the only child advocacy center in Worcester County has come and what that has meant for area children. Worcester County States Attorney Beau H. Oglesby said partnerships, like those at the… Read more »
Try ‘old dough’ method out on grilled pizza
This column originally ran in a Sept. 10, 2015 edition of the Gazette. The kids are back in school, the grilling season is over for most (bite your tongue), and as I’m fond of saying, it’s now time to start getting ready for next summer! My wife and kids are thrilled that the season of… Read more »
Worcester County Humane Society seeking volunteers
(Sept. 28, 2017) Worcester County Humane Society is currently seeking volunteers to serve in a variety of roles to help the cats and dogs at the no-kill shelter. Volunteer opportunities include adoption events and fundraising, in-shelter volunteers, fostering shelter cats and dogs, and helping to take care of cats being housed at Petco in West… Read more »
Tee Off for Youth Golf event slated for Oct. 6 at OCGC
(Sept. 28, 2017) Worcester County Recreation & Parks is partnering once again with the American Legion Riders to host the Tee Off for Youth Golf Tournament and fundraiser Friday, Oct. 6, at the Ocean City Golf Club. This tournament benefits the youth of Worcester County with proceeds going toward Worcester County Department of Recreation &… Read more »
Commissioner Bertino will hold town meeting, Saturday
(Sept. 28, 2017) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will host a town meeting on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines library. He will discuss issues and developments impacting the Ocean Pines district. Commissioner Bertino’s guests include Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor and Board of Education member Elena McComas. Since assuming… Read more »