The Fourth of July is when we celebrate our freedom to pursue our lives and happiness however we choose and to disagree with the ruling authority. Right? It doesn’t seem that way at times, as adherents to various political philosophies battle over whose version of freedom will be imposed on us. And make no mistake,… Read more »
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Boaters now get access to five new gas pumps in OP
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 22,2023) Ocean Pine’s new marina gas dock is now open and is fueling vessels with its five gas pump from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Yacht Club marina. All gas docks are in compliance with the state’s fuel-delivery and electric codes, General Manager John Viola said… Read more »
OPA board decisions made in June
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Capital requests, policies, appointments and public comments during meeting (June 22, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved various capital requests, policies and appointments and heard from residents during its June meeting on Saturday. The board approved requests from Public Works for $22,000 for a limb cutter and… Read more »
OPA continues to beat budget projections
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer April numbers get boost from golf play, while year exceeds forecast by $1M (June 22, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association recorded another positive month financially, as General Manager John Viola reported Saturday that April’s revenue and expenditures beat the budget by $36,000. “Golf is driving this place right now,” said… Read more »
Ocean Pines General Manager June report
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer OPA considers new racquet center club house, golf club irrigation and firehouse (June 22, 2023) General Manager John Viola reported on maintenance projects during the monthly board of directors meeting on Saturday. Projects that have been completed include the painting of the restrooms at the golf club, and the restrooms… Read more »
Verizon will update OPA on upgrades
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Terrible cell phone service could improve … some day (June 22, 2023) During a board of directors meeting a few months ago, a resident challenged Ocean Pines Association President Doug Parks to address the poor cell service in certain areas of Ocean Pines. That challenge was accepted and now Verizon… Read more »
Berlin Planning Commission considers housing proposals
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 22, 2023) The dearth of affordable housing in the area is about to be addressed in Berlin, where developers are proposing a pair of projects that could add more than 100 residential units to the local supply. The Berlin Planning Commission reviewed concept plans for two housing developments… Read more »
Gazette Cartoon
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
OP had cell service fix years ago, but it died
A motion from Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church for a Verizon tower … at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant failed to receive a second from the other county commissioners during their meeting last Tuesday. The area has been known for dropped calls and generally poor service for years. Church said he brought the issue… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Case for abolishing voter ID laws Editor, This letter is in response to Dennis Evans’ letter “Advocating for voter ID law in Maryland.” I do agree with Mr. Evans that without “fair and free voting…we lose our republic.” That is exactly why I vehemently oppose voter suppression laws being legislated in Republican controlled states, including… Read more »