(Nov. 5, 2015) Family owned and operated, Seaside Plumbing recently moved from a home office to a new headquarters on Friendship Road in Berlin. Owner Josh Martin, who runs the company with his wife, described the business as “mom and pop.” “We slowly, slowly grew until we finally outgrew out home office,” he said. “We… Read more »
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Wentworth gives OP board review of ‘15 elections
(Nov. 5, 2015) Elections Committee Chair Bill Wentworth provided a detailed annual report to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors during a public meeting last Thursday. According to Wentworth, 6,707 of the 7,403 eligible voters cast ballots during the last election that saw Tom Herrick (1,669 votes) and Cheryl Jacobs (1,480) earn seats on… Read more »
New comprehensive plan for Pines
(Nov. 5, 2015) The last comprehensive plan for Ocean Pines was written in 1998. In 2000 a supplemental report was requested by the board of directors that provided specific tasks to assist in the implementation of the plan. In 2002 the plan was again modified by the inclusion of the 2000 Census data, and to… Read more »
Ocean Pines needs to find middle ground
To expand or not to expand facilities in Ocean Pines to serve the public beyond the needs of the community is one of the key questions the homeowners association’s long-term plan and its town meetings needs to address. Problem is, a simple yes or no answer won’t suffice. While there will be both detractors and… Read more »
Plenty of activities planned in county during Veterans Day
(Nov. 5, 2015) American military veterans will be honored during ceremonies and activities next week at several locations in the area. Ocean City: •American Legion Synepuxent Post 166: The American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 will hold a joint Veterans Day program again this year on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at its 24th Street… Read more »
Developer Gillis says access to Ocean Parkway best option
(Nov. 5, 2015) Developer Palmer Gillis has heard the traffic concerns related to the new Delmarva Health Pavilion in Ocean Pines and says he is working on solutions. The only rub, according to Gillis, is that he’s having trouble finding willing partners. Officials at the county level suggested converting Route 589 (Racetrack Road) to a… Read more »
State, county officials eyeing traffic concerns
(Nov. 5, 2015) State and local officials say they’re aware of traffic concerns associated with the new Delmarva Health Pavilion on Route 589, and that several solutions are being explored in the short and long term. Most of those options, however, seem to be conceptual at this point, as all levels of government struggle to… Read more »
Delmarva Health Pavilion opens in Ocean Pines
(Nov. 5, 2015) More than 100 people turned out during the opening of the new Delmarva Health Pavilion in Ocean Pines last Wednesday, filling up the lobby of the first in a planned five-building complex anchored by Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Developer Palmer Gillis and PRMC President and CEO Dr. Peggy Naleppa spoke briefly, then… Read more »
Stevens, Collins reignite golf debate on Ocean Pines BOD
(Nov. 5, 2015) If last Thursday’s board meeting is any indication, the golf debate in Ocean Pines is far from over. Less than a year after the OPA Board voted 4-3 to oust Billy Casper Golf and install Landscapes Unlimited as course management, several directors are asking whether Landscapes has fulfilled its promises towards transparency…. Read more »
Annual hydrant flushing, Nov. 10
(Nov. 5, 2015) The town of Berlin will be flushing all municipal hydrants on Tuesday Nov. 10, beginning at 9 a.m. Mayor Gee Williams said that if residents experience any discoloration in water while the distribution system is being flushed, let it run for approximately one minute to clear it up. The hydrant flushing will… Read more »