Highlights from this week's edition:
• Board vows to fight proposed county rate increases
• Bertino addresses Board, homeowners on wastewater issue
• Board meeting highlights
• Residents have options for spring yard waste disposal
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Highlights:
• Board, Commissioners talk water/wastewater issues
• OPA restaurants closed during Touch of Italy transition
• Fundraiser announced to honor local WWII hero
• Spring Flea Market coming up, vendor space available
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Highlights from this week's edition:
• Spring/summer Activity Guide online
• Touch of Italy to host job fair
• Matt Ruggiere joins The PinesCast
• County warns of increased fire damage
• New amenity programs announced
And much more!
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Bid a fond farewell to Matt Ortt Co. and enjoy 50% everything THIS SATURDAY at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. 🥂🍻
This Week in the Pines:
• Tidal Health to sponsor major OPA events, PinesCast
• Touch of Italy official starting date announced
• Roadwork to impact area travel
• Local singer auditions for 'American Idol'
And much more!
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WYFCS is collecting donations for a new food pantry. Donation boxes are available at all Worcester County Library locations through April 1. Needed items include canned goods, protein bars, toiletries, and baby supplies. Please give if you can—demand is high!
Breaking: Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola is pleased to announce, effective March 17, 2025, Touch of Italy will be taking over management of the food and beverage facilities in Ocean Pines.
Read more: oceanpines.org/web/pages/new…
Experience Golf … The Way It Was Meant to Be Played
Where strategy, precision, and finesse still matter. Designed by legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr., OPGC offers a classic experience on a beautifully maintained 18-hole course.
📞 410-641-6057 | 🌐 OceanPinesGolf.org
⛳️🏈 Support local students at the Ravens Roost #44 Scholarship Golf Tournament! Join us on May 30 at Ocean Pines Golf Club for a day of golf, prizes & fun. Sponsorships & player spots available!
Learn more: ocravensroost44.com #GolfForACause #OceanPines
From the Market Stage to American Idol! Local singer-songwriter Cal Toner, known as Callum, got her start at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market—now, she’s heading to the national stage. Watch her journey starting March 9!
Read more: oceanpines.org/web/pages/new… #AmericanIdol
This Week in the Pines:
• Volunteers help revive "History of Ocean Pines" book
• Garden Club visits the PinesCast
• Players, sponsors needed for RavensRoost golf tournament
• Healy named Crafter of the Month
And much more!
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Ocean Pines is preserving its history! Led by Marlene Ott, a dedicated group reprinted the History of Ocean Pines, Maryland book, with proceeds funding future projects. Copies ($20) are available at the OPA Admin Building.
Learn more: oceanpines.org/web/pages/new… #OceanPines
🌿 New #PinesCast Episode! 🌿
Dive into the world of the OP Garden Club with special guests Ann Shockley & Nancy Mulligan! From pollinator gardens to the annual Arbor Day ceremony, learn how they’re cultivating beauty & community.
🎧 Listen now: oceanpines.org/web/pages/pin…
🚨 OPA Apparel Alert! 🚨
Shop exclusive T-shirts, hoodies, wall art, mugs, and more—perfect for residents, visitors, and fans of our beautiful community.
🛍️ Browse the collection & grab your favorites!
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#OceanPines #NewThreads #OPAStyle #ShopLocal
🚒 New progress on the new South Fire Station! OPA & OPVFD are advancing plans toward a summer referendum vote. The 15,370-sq-ft facility is backed by $1.7M in grants & bonds, with construction eyed for Oct. 2025. Full details: oceanpines.org/web/pages/new… #OceanPines #FireSafety
🌸 Seats still available! 🌸
Hop on the Ocean Pines bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 1! 🌿✨ Enjoy stunning floral displays, shopping, live music & more.
🚌 Departs Ocean Pines at 8:30 AM
💲 $80 (includes transport & ticket)
📞 Call 410-641-7052 to reserve!
The OPA Board approved the FY 25-26 budget on Saturday. The plan includes $12.8M in operating revenues/expenses and sets the basic assessment at $875.
Board members praised the GM and staff for their hard work and transparency through the process.
More: oceanpines.org/web/pages/new…
The OPA Board approved the FY 25-26 budget, setting the annual assessment at $875. Stay informed on key projects like the South Fire Station plans & Junior Golf League’s return. Plus, nominate a local hero for our ‘Good Neighbor’ program! 🔗 conta.cc/3QxSsEk #OceanPines
🚨 Winter Storm Alert 🚨 The @NWS predicts 3-8” of snow for Ocean Pines starting Wed. afternoon. To help plows clear roads quickly & safely, residents should avoid street parking and use driveways instead. ❄️🚗 Thanks for helping keep OP safe! #SnowSafety
When the first snowflakes fall in, most residents cozy up indoors, watching the world turn white from the comfort of their homes. But for the Ocean Pines Public Works team, snowfall marks the start of long, grueling shifts battling the elements.
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