A push coming from ThinkBig Networks is encouraging the community to pressure the Ocean Pines Board of Directors to make a quick decision to allow an easement for fiber optic cable to be run in the community. Initially, the proposal looks like a no-brainer with no up-front cost to OPA to have the lines run,… Read more »
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Pines business owners continue to raise awareness
(March 23, 2017) In memory of their beloved daughter, Gina Barnes, Linda and Michael Dearing continue to raise awareness and funds during Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The owners of Copy Central on Cathell Road in Ocean Pines are collecting donations for Gina’s Comfort Fund at the store in March. Barnes was 37 years old when… Read more »
Artists invited to enter juried show
(March 23, 2017) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art competition: “Artist’s Choice” to be presented during the month of April at the WCAC Gallery in Berlin. The show is open to all artists (18 years old and older), professional or amateur, with work in all media…. Read more »
Former Pines superintendent story differs from directors
(March 23, 2017) Two weeks ago, the Gazette reported that Ocean Pines had made an offer to its former Golf Course Superintendent Rusty McLendon. This week, however, McLendon said that didn’t happen. According to Board Vice President Dave Stevens, McLendon was made an offer, but did not immediately accept it. This occurred in the wake… Read more »
Culinary classes cook up opportunities for Wor. Youth
(March 23, 2017) Baked Dessert Café owner Robin Tomaselli is cooking up new activities with children from Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services programs in Berlin. During the last year, Tomaselli has worked on culinary projects with dozens of children from the Berlin Youth Club and SABERS and SAGES programs, all of which are overseen… Read more »
Directors weigh in on changes to two OPA resolutions
(March 23, 2017) Changes to two OPA resolutions were discussed during a public work session Monday. One is expected to move onto a first reading on Saturday, while the future of the other resolution remains unclear. Director Slobodan Trendic proposed changes to M-06, governing elections, that included different procedures for the way votes are counted… Read more »
Country club, admin, police expansions on Pines table
(March 23, 2017) Ocean Pines Association Interim General Manager Brett Hill presented six capital purchases for discussion during a public work session on Monday. The two largest items, improvements at the golf and country club and administration building, were presented as a series of blueprints. Specific costs were not provided during the meeting, but the… Read more »
Church Mouse keeps giving, Lori’s Angels keep on walking
(March 23, 2017) The Church Mouse of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin continues to be active during the spring, donating to a half dozen other groups and nonprofits. That includes the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, foodforthepoor.org, the Greater Berlin Minority Scholarship Committee, the Worcester County GOLD Easter basket program, the senior citizen scholarship… Read more »
Record number honored during Berlin ceremony
(March 23, 2017) A ceremony at Berlin Town Hall Monday honored honored 22 town employees for their combined 255 years of service. The awards are based on the time of service as of Dec. 31 each year. This year was the third event of its kind and saw a record number of employees recognized. “Basically,… Read more »
Berlin committee already closing in on town standards
(March 23, 2017) Berlin’s Naming Parks and Public Spaces Committee continued to work briskly toward a set of standards for the town at its meeting last Thursday, the second one to be one on the matter. Members of the committee worked from naming criteria used by Baltimore and Bowie in Maryland, as well as Wake… Read more »