By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 31, 2018) The 90-page study on the Berlin Fire Company performed independently by the Matrix Consulting Group was released last month by the Town of Berlin, which commissioned the analysis to guide it with handling future funding requests from the company. On Tuesday, June 5 representatives from Matrix will present… Read more »
Community
Record-setting day during Beach Club reopening weekend
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 31, 2018) After the well-received reopening of the Ocean Pines Yacht Club two weeks ago, it was Beach Club’s turn last weekend to take the spotlight with a record-setting reopening. “It’s no secret that the Beach Club is a crowd-favorite, attracting waves of permanent and seasonal residents each year,” Ocean… Read more »
Worcester Prep graduates 51 at commencement
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (May 31, 2018) Fifty-one Worcester Preparatory seniors accepted their diplomas last Friday during the 46th annual commencement ceremony at the Berlin school. Numerous awards and honors were presented to the graduates during the ceremony in the Athletic and Performing Arts Center, which also included the Upper School Chorus singing “Forever Young”… Read more »
OPA Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 31, 2018) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last Thursday discussed the following items during a regular board meeting in the community center: Capital purchase requests The board unanimously approved two bids of $33,864 by Hertrich Ford of Milford, Delaware for two 2018 Ford Explorers for Ocean Pines Police…. Read more »
Bailey updates several ongoing Pines projects
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 31, 2018) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey last Thursday provided rapid updates on the status of drainage remediation, the yacht club reopening, country club renovations, crabbing pier repair options, disclosure packets for real estate sales, and what’s happening with the summer newsletter. Bailey said a drainage working group… Read more »
Town Council denies Berlin Police Chief budget request
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 31, 2018) The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 3-2 not to include an administrative assistant for Police Chief Arnold Downing in the fiscal year 2019 budget. Downing, during a public budget workshop last month, said he was disappointed the request had been taken out of a previous budget draft…. Read more »
Pines committee raves about new yacht club management
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 24, 2018) Take it from the Ocean Pines Clubs Committee — things have improved significantly at the community yacht club. Committee member Gary Miller said discussion during a meeting last Thursday centered on the successful overhaul of the facility by the Matt Ortt Companies. Most of the group attended a… Read more »
Craft beer study points to positive impact
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 24, 2018) According to a study by Ann Hillyer of Shore Craft Beer, more than 90 percent of the people surveyed said the presence of a craft brewery in Berlin affected their business. Of those who answered “yes,” 91.7 percent said the impact was positive. Two thirds said the presence… Read more »
Redecorate your backyard at ‘My Backyard’
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 24, 2018) My Backyard, a new store in the Manklin Creek Station Shopping Center in Ocean Pines, carries items for the backyard in a setting resembling — what else? — a classic backyard complete with real fences, picnic tables, fire pits, birdbaths and other accessories. Owner Maureen Kennedy, a self-described… Read more »
Play It Safe resort events scheduled May 30 to June 15
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) High school graduates will have more than two weeks to take part in free activities in Ocean City courtesy of Play It Safe, which kicks off on May 30 and continue until June 15. Now in its 29th year, Play It Safe was created to prevent seniors… Read more »