Pines financials solid

Enough can’t be said about the financial turnaround of the Ocean Pines Association’s finances. Obviously, the association’s money management practices have brought about changes that few people ...

Viola updates pending projects

By Greg Ellison (April 28, 2022) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola provided updates on amenity improvement projects and infrastructure maintenance during the board of directors’ meeting on Apri...

Kenneth Francis Buckley

Kenneth Francis Buckley Ocean Pines Kenneth Francis Buckley, 72, of The Parke in Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on April 17, 2022, at home surrounded by his significant other of 10 years, Joan Twi...

Berlin approves smart water meters

By Greg Ellison (April 28, 2022) In an effort to improve the accuracy of water bills, the Berlin Town Council on Monday agreed to spend about three quarter of a million dollars to acquire smart meters...

Berlin Council briefs

By Greg Ellison (April 28, 2022) The Berlin mayor and Town Council weighed an event approval, while also considering revised flag designs and updating the walking path in Stephen Decatur Park during i...

OP Budget Cmte. talks staffing, maintenance

By Greg Ellison (April 28, 2022) Staffing challenges and maintenance needs were examined by the Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee Monday. Finance Director Steve Phillips opened the session with...

OP financials strong as fiscal year nears end

By Greg Ellison (April 28, 2022) With a month remaining in its current fiscal year, the Ocean Pines Association is beating its budget by roughly $1.6 million, aided by positive revenue and expense fig...

Gazette staff changes

This is the last week for Ocean Pines/Berlin reporter Greg Ellison, who is about to head back from whence he came to us in 2016 — Colorado. A Maryland native who found a home out west while earning ...

Horn pledges to shorten meetings

By Greg Ellison (April 28, 2022) In light of the past two Ocean Pines Board meetings running over three hours, Association President Colette Horn unveiled a new tactic this week to quicken the pace. S...

No Immediate Plans To Fill Town Administrator Vacancy In Berlin

BERLIN– There are no immediate plans to fill the vacancy created by the abrupt departure of Berlin’s town administrator last week.Following the retirement of Jeff Fleetwood, the town̵...