(Sept. 1, 2016) A little off the beaten path of downtown Snow Hill on River Street near Sturgis Park lies the new headquarters of the Lower Shore Land Trust, and for its second First Friday in town, the nonprofit will be exhibiting photographs and books by Doug Stephens that feature lower shore images also a… Read more »
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‘New majority’ Editor, To say I was shocked when the “new majority” (oh yes, there’s always going to be a split) moved so quickly to fire the GM, particularly without doing their due diligence, is an understatement. Rather than exercising the option to renegotiate the GM’s contract, which his contract permitted, and using the time… Read more »
Board showed disrespect
Let’s take a breath and reflect on how the dismissal of Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson last week will affect the community’s property owners, who are, after all, the real stakeholders in this mess. How about not at all? Unless some unusually bizarre twist takes place — and no jokes about how bizarre… Read more »
OP Yacht Club gets new chef and fresh approach to menu
(Sept. 1, 2016) New Jersey native Rob Sosonovich was recently tapped to succeed departing Executive Chef Tim Ulrich at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Although relatively young, Sosonovich, 27, already has more than a decade of experience working in professional kitchens. “I moved down here when I was 18 and I’ve been working in… Read more »
Brown Box Theatre bringing ‘Cymbeline’ to Worcester Co.
(Sept. 1, 2016) Boston-based Brown Box Theatre is returning to the area in September to present two weeks of Shakespeare. This year the company, founded by Berlin native Kyler Taustin, will present “Cymbeline,” a story that blends swashbuckling adventure with romantic intrigue. According to Taustin, several major plot elements also mirror the modern political climate…. Read more »
Hardwire LLC putting more people to work
(Sept. 1, 2016) With an increased threat of violence comes an increased need for protection, and Pocomoke City armor manufacturer Hardwire LLC is focused on meeting that need, while also supporting other local businesses. “Right now we’re filling the demand, and we can scale the way we’re scaling because of the growing demand. It’s good… Read more »
Rehoboth raw bar, ale house, Fins to fills Leaky Petes slot
(Sept. 1, 2016) Rehoboth restaurant and raw bar Fins is coming to downtown Berlin, filling the spot vacated by Leaky Pete’s, which closed unexpectedly in July. Owner Jeff Hamer opened the first Fins in Rehoboth in 2005, called Fins Fish House & Raw Bar. After operating a build-your-own sandwich shop for several years, he said… Read more »
Pines planning committee has breakthrough
(Sept. 1, 2016) The members of the Ocean Pines Association Comprehensive Planning Committee appeared to reach something of a breakthrough during its last meeting on Aug. 25. The five-member panel had been working for the better part of a year on creating a communitywide survey to gather data for a comprehensive plan – their mandate… Read more »
Salt Water Media owners struck by scooter, Saturday
(Sept. 1, 2016) Salt Water Media owners Stephanie Fowler and Patty Gregorio were struck by a scooter on Saturday afternoon after the operator failed to stop at a red light on Coastal Highway at 41st Street. Police said the two Berlin business owners had just stepped off the sidewalk into the bus lane when a… Read more »
Trendic seeks resignation of two Pines committee members
(Sept. 1, 2016) The relationship between the new Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors leadership and one of its advisory committees got off to a rocky start this week, based on emails provided to the Gazette. On Aug. 28, new Director Slobodan Trendic, who was just named liaison to the clubs committee, contacted its chairman,… Read more »