(Feb. 25, 2016) Thanks to a last-minute budget compromise, homeowners in Ocean Pines will not see their assessments increase this year. During a meeting in the administration building last Friday, the directors voted 6-1 to trim an unspecified amount of money collected for legacy reserves in order to offset an expected rise in dues. The… Read more »
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Youth Club offerings keep coming
(Feb. 25, 2016) The Berlin Youth Club provides free activities for children ages 6-11 that are designed to broaden cultural education, encourage volunteerism and strengthen ties to the community. That was the message during a Berlin Council meeting on Monday night, when leadership from the club, a program of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling… Read more »
Pot stickers only limited by imagination
As I sit here looking at the maddening schedule that comprises my spring semester, I realize just how much I look forward to summertime. The flurry of student activities, classes, extracurricular events and networking events leaves no time to slow down; no rest for the weary, as it were … Or at least unless it… Read more »
AGH Thrift Shop celebrates 10 years, $1.5M in revenue
(Feb. 18, 2016) On Thursday, Feb. 25, the Atlantic General Hospital/Health System Auxiliary Board of Directors invites the community to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AGH Thrift Shop, located in the Berlin Shopping Center off Route 50. Since opening on Dec. 17, 2005, the shop has generated approximately $1.5 million in revenue for Atlantic… Read more »
EXIT Realty opens boutique-style OP South Gate office
(Feb. 18, 2016) EXIT Realty At The Beach recently celebrated the opening of its Ocean Pines office. ERATB is a boutique-style independent franchise focusing on a strong relationship, encompassing the experience of buying or selling real estate with local and professional, educated, full-time Realtors that have the confidence to sell, negotiate and build relationships within… Read more »
WP film students win another award
(Feb. 18, 2016) Worcester Preparatory School technology teacher Nancy Raskauskas and a group of 11th graders from her film class have once again received an award for their short film entry in the Toronto 50-Hour Film Competition. The film, titled “Knock Knock,” won Honorable Mention for “Best Audience Reaction.” Going by the name “Aevus… Read more »
Electric hike not shocking
The flap over Berlin’s electric rate miscue turned out to be somewhat less exciting than the major municipal malfunction it originally appeared to be. This was a case of a misunderstanding between town officials and Booth & Associates, the company with which it contracts to advise it on the operation 0f its electric utility. That… Read more »
Ninth annual ‘Death By Chocolate’ in West OC
(Feb. 18, 2016) Chocolate lovers will gather in West Ocean City on Saturday, Feb. 20, to play a free game, which leads participants to 15 merchants while searching for clues. During the ninth annual “Death By Chocolate” game, participants 18 and older will search for a clue inside each business, figure out the answer and… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
(Feb. 18, 2016) The Berlin Planning Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at town hall on Feb. 10. Zoning change Paving the way for a new police station at 109 Decatur Street, the commission voted 5-1 to approve a zoning change from B-2 shopping district to R-1 residential. Ron Casio cast the lone… Read more »
Ocean Pines files 66 suits totaling over $100K
(Feb. 18, 2016) Looking to recoup unpaid assessments from the previous year, Ocean Pines has filed 66 separate lawsuits against association members who apparently owe more than $100,000. All of those cases were filed in Worcester County District Court in Snow Hill. General Manager Bob Thompson said the majority of the suits were against homeowners… Read more »