(March 3, 2016) The OPA Board of Directors approved an $11.1 million fiscal year 2017 budget by with a 4-1 vote last Thursday, including in it $3.49 million in capital projects. Because of a compromise reached on Feb. 19, the basic annual assessment will remain unchanged over the previous year, at $921. Although the directors… Read more »
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Snow Hill Oyster Roast successful
(March 3, 2016) Blue skies and unseasonably warm weather greeted the 400 people lucky enough to get tickets for the sixth annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast last Sunday. Passes sold out almost a month in advance for the popular event, which supports operations at the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce. “I think it went fantastic,”… Read more »
Blackened salmon with mushroom risotto
Reprinted from Bayside Gazette Feb. 25, 2015 issue Sometimes I feel like I just need to slow down a bit. With all the extracurricular activities with the kids, work, writing, snapping pictures and trying to keep the house straight, I don’t get much sleep. Now that the season is creeping up on us, I’m also… Read more »
Community Briefs
Dean’s List W&M Justin Paul Canakis of Bishopville was recently named to the Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary for the fall 2015 semester. In order to achieve Dean’s List status, a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the… Read more »
M. Day, Pocomoke River key to Snow Hill growth
Where Michael Day goes, the resurgence flows. Or so it would surely appear, given the turn his latest project is taking. Day, who supposedly retired last year as the director of economic development for Berlin, took on the revitalization of the Town of Snow Hill as – one might assume — something to keep him… Read more »
Seaside Christian hosts annual ball
(Feb. 25, 2016) Seaside Christian Academy presents its annual “Seaside Prince and Princess Ball” on Sunday, March 6, beginning at 1:30p.m. at the Grand Hotel & Spa located on 22nd Street and the Boardwalk in Ocean City. This event provides an opportunity for families to spend time together, creating lasting memories. “Opportunities for families to… Read more »
Sandpiper Energy meeting planned
(Feb. 25, 2016) Sandpiper Energy, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities, will host an information meeting to share plans for converting residents in Ocean Pines from propane to natural gas service. The information meeting will be held at the Ocean Pines Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. on March 10. The forum will feature information stations… Read more »
J. Azzolini named new deputy county economic director
(Feb. 25, 2016) The Worcester County Commissioners announce the promotion of John Azzolini to the position of Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) deputy director. He will step into his new role with WCED on Feb. 29. Azzolini brings 20 years of experience in the areas of marketing, and planning and zoning to his new position…. Read more »
Berlin fence issue yet to be mended
(Feb. 25, 2016) An attempt to reach a compromise between Cannery Village developer Osprey Properties and residents on Flower Street who want their properties shielded from the new townhome complex by a fence produced no agreement. Andrew Hanson, from Osprey Properties, met with Barry Jarmon and DJ Lockwood last week to discuss the situation, but… Read more »
Berlin, Ocean City ghost bus tour on tap for March 5
(Feb. 25, 2016) Chesapeake ghost and graveyard bus tours return this winter with a four-hour experience in Berlin and Ocean City on Saturday, March 5. Tickets cost $32 to ride on a comfortable bus with bathrooms as creator Mindie Burgoyne takes participants to haunted sites and tells stories about local landmarks in northern Worcester County…. Read more »