OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Installation and Awards Dinner on Saturday Dec 7. OPVFD officers were sworn in by Worcester County Fire Marshall Jeff McMahon. The 2014 officers are: Line Officers Chief Rich Angelo First Assistant Chief Steve Grunewald Captains Ed McNeill and Harvey Booth… Read more »
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Procedural clean-ups in Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES—The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors were scheduled to consider two motions to provide “procedural cleanup” of two financial matters during their Dec. 18 meeting, President Tom Terry said on Dec. 17. According to an agenda that was released in advance of the meeting, OPA Treasurer Bill Cordwell was scheduled to propose a… Read more »
Council faces much work with redistricting ahead
Berlin’s Board of Election Supervisors and the mayor and Town Council sat down for a work session on Monday evening. The focus was on Berlin’s increase in population from roughly 3,000 to almost 4,500 in the 10 years since the last federal census was taken. What looks to be more difficult than locating people in… Read more »
Voting now underway for ‘Light Up the Pines’ competition
OCEAN PINES—Need a happy holiday pick-me-up? Craving Christmas creations? The final entries for the “Light Up the Pines” lawn decorating contest are in and ready to be viewed. Seasonal sightseers and voting residents can see the 12 displays of Christmas throughout the Ocean Pines community in either forward or reverse order at: 76 Ocean… Read more »
Moves prior to Dec. 31 can make difference in tax bill
A take-off on the old adage “significant savings can often be had to those who ‘don’t wait’” states the case with year-end tax planning. A few smart moves prior to Dec. 31 can make a significant difference in your April tax bill. The key for most of us will be to defer income and accelerate… Read more »
New Berlin store provides tools for home beer brewers
BERLIN—If you blinked you missed it, but a new supply store for home craft beer brewers and winemakers has opened and, owner Tony Hilligoss is offering the creatively inclined the opportunity to create their own concoctions with “brew on premise” classes. The new venture, Brews Up, is located on U.S. Route 113 near the intersection… Read more »
SH Christmas parade winners announced
SNOW HILL–The winners for the Snow Hill Christmas parade held on Wednesday Dec. 11, were announced by its sponsors the Snow Hill Lions Club, Town of Snow Hill, and merchants in Snow Hill. Snow Hill Christmas Parade winners are: Best Band: Pocomoke High School Best Car/Vehicle: Hardwire, LLC Best Color Guard:… Read more »
Ocean Pines Farmers Market to feature new event series
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Farmers Market announces the addition of the new event series, “Meet Me at Market,” to its schedule. “Meet Me at Market” will feature local speakers, craftsman, chefs and artisans. The Ocean Pines Farmers Market is currently operating its fall and winter season and is open from 8 a.m. to… Read more »
Safety initiative to be discussed
BERLIN–Guest speaker Patricia Dufendach, head of the Berlin Safe Pedestrians Committee, will report on safety initiatives proposed to Route 113 to ensure that walkers can cross the street safely on Thursday, Dec. 19. Countdown Crosswalks and reduced speed limit are two of the many proposals. The Executive Board meeting begins at 6 p.m. with the… Read more »
Berlin council OKs proposal to close area
BERLIN—In a move that surprised at least one observer, the town council voted on Dec. 9 to approve a proposal by Joseph Moore, a partner with Ocean City-based law firm Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, that the town close and transfer part of their right-of-way interests to an unpaved street near Stephen Decatur Park to… Read more »