Thanks go to awareness helpers Editor, I would like to send out a big “thank you” to all involved in our colon cancer awareness event: my customers, relatives, fellow business owners, the employees at the Sheraton Inner Harbor and the local newspapers who all helped to make it a successful event. Together, we raised over… Read more »
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OPA befuddling as usual
Trying to analyze the reasons behind the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors’ vote on General Manager Bob Thompson’s contract extension is an exercise in befuddlement. As his contract was up for renewal, Thompson asked that it be extended for another three years, but without the generous bonus clause that could bring him anywhere between… Read more »
Last call for 2016 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester Co. Award
(May 5, 2016) There’s still time to honor outstanding volunteers who have made an impact, by nominating them for the 2016 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County Awards. The deadline to submit nomination forms is Monday, May 16. A recognition ceremony will take place in August. Nominations will be accepted with one winner to be… Read more »
Mystery of closed meeting subject not that mysterious
(May 5, 2016) The OPA Board of Directors held a closed meeting on Monday, believed to be about the contract of Dr. Memo Diriker and BEACON, a Salisbury University group hired to develop a survey connected to a new comprehensive plan. Although the agenda simply said the discussion involved “contractual issues,” Directors Dave Stevens and… Read more »
Daly attends Pines Search Committee mtg., mulls run
(May 5, 2016) One week after the Ocean Pines Association Search Committee held a meeting where no potential candidates for office attended, they held another that drew one possible candidate. That was Frank Daly, who currently serves on the association’s comprehensive planning committee, and has led recent efforts to get that group back on track…. Read more »
Cam Bunting given Coastal Hospice award
(May 5, 2016) Cam Bunting of Berlin will be honored with Coastal Hospice’s Charter Society Anchor Award during the annual Hats for Hospice fundraising event on Saturday, May 21. The Charter Society is the group of donors who have contributed $1,000 or more annually to Coastal Hospice. The nonprofit presents the Anchor Award every year… Read more »
Cam and Woody Bunting receive ‘15 Berlin Award
(May 5, 2016) State and local politicians spoke, and Coastal Hospice President Alane Capen gave a comprehensive update on the Coastal Hospice at the Ocean campaign, but Berlin Award winners Cam and Woody Bunting rightfully stole the spotlight during a dinner honoring them at the Berlin Lion’s Club last Thursday evening. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams… Read more »
Pines committee gets help from OC planning director
(May 5, 2016) Ocean City Planning Director Bill Neville was appointed to the Ocean Pines Association Comprehensive Planning Committee last Thursday. That evening, Neville participated in his first meeting as committee member — he had been attending meetings as a guest since March. The committee is trying to get back on track after what several… Read more »
Berlin utilities fund budget FY17 draft largely unchanged
(May 5, 2016) A week after Berlin unveiled its draft of the 2017 fiscal year general fund budget, the mayor and council released details of the town’s utilities fund at its Monday meeting. As a whole, utilities were largely unchanged. Electric fund spending and electric administration dropped one percent and four percent, respectively, while the… Read more »
‘Total disaster’ property leads to CPI revision talks
(May 5, 2016) Homeowners on Harbormist Circle in Ocean Pines are concerned about a house that has apparently been abandoned for several years, and has become a nuisance to the neighborhood, collects trash and, neighbors say, poses safety risks to children. Although there were no CPI (Compliance, Permits and Inspections) violations on the agenda during… Read more »