(Sept. 24, 2015) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s 11th annual Museum Day Live! On this day only, participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institutions’ Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission everyday… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) The monthly financial report released last week, covering August, showed a positive operating fund variance of $15,486 in Ocean Pines, marking the fourth consecutive month the community ended in the black and the second-highest total of the year. Across all departments, revenues were under budget by $50,343, but total expenses, under budget… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) Marlene Ott, associate broker, is now affiliated with Shamrock Realty Group in its Ocean Pines location, giving her 35-plus years in the same office location. After her former office closed a few weeks ago, she changed her broker affiliation but not her location. Licensed since 1978 and a Certified Residential Specialist, Ott… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) The idea of a “nonmember” fee was introduced during an Ocean Pines Association budget guidance meeting on Sept. 16. Budget and Finance Chair Patricia Supik floated the idea on behalf of the committee, saying the proposed fee was intended to “decrease the net subsidy for parks and recreation.” The existing fee structure… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) Chip Bertino, Worcester County Commissioner for the Ocean Pines district, will hold a Town Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Ocean Pines library.  The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Commissioner Bertino will provide information on issues and developments occurring within the district and the county. Beau Oglesby, Worcester County State’s… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) Although work on the fiscal year 2017 budget will not formally get under way until October, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a special meeting on Sept. 16 to hear budget guidance recommendations from one of its advisory committees. During the meeting, Budget and Finance Committee Chair Patricia Supik presented… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) In response to public suggestions made during Berlin government’s strategic planning sessions held earlier this year, several councilmembers have committed to meeting directly with their constituents. The “Walks with Elected Officials” initiative began earlier this month, with District 2 Councilmember Lisa Hall hosting a “walk” at Buckingham Elementary School on Sept. 16…. Read more »

 (Sept. 24, 2015) Although Pete Gomsak’s financial presentations have been an annual tradition during the Ocean Pines Board of Director orientation meetings for a number of years, the assistant treasurer made one notable addition during his two-hour talk last Thursday. The final slide shown to the seven directors, including freshman board members Cheryl Jacobs and… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) Christopher Best, 31, took home the top prize during last weekend’s Paint Berlin, winning $1,000 for his oil painting “Peach Shack.” The annual Worcester County Arts Council plein air competition, which ran Sept. 17-19, drew 35 artists from across the region and concluded with a “Wet Paint” show and sale at the… Read more »