AUGUST 15, 2024
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OPA election certified for Farr, Heavner Voters send incumbents back to board of directors for another three years
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FISHING 101 Throughout last weekend’s Worcester County Fair in Snow Hill, the fishing tank was a popular attraction for young attendees learning the hobby.
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2024) Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election results revealed incumbents Rick Far and Jeff Heavner successfully defended their seats and will serve three-year terms. Farr, who acts as the body’s president, pulled 1,933 votes. Heavner secured 1,898. Challengers Amy Peck, obtaining 1,270, Sherrie Clifford, who garnered 936, and Jerry Murphy, procuring 293, fell short of capturing enough ballots to earn a position on the seven-person governing body. “Serving the Ocean Pines community is a deeply rewarding experience that has brought me a sense of joy, fulfillment, and purpose,” Farr said. “... Simply lending a helping hand when needed is my contribution that makes a real difference and leaves a lasting impact on those I serve in our community.” Farr, whose initial term began in August 2021, was appointed president around a year ago. He said he would remain as the group’s leader until the election of officers in September. The board will then decide who fills the executive positions. Heavner was first elected to the See FARR Page 4
Town gets $100k for community center Community development grant will help cover cost of preliminary work By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 15, 2024) The Town of Berlin’s push to build a new community center on Flower Street received $100,000 from the state to help with prelim-
inary project expenses. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced the grant to Berlin along with more than $8 million other distributions through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for fiscal year 2025. According to an outline published online by the department, Berlin’s grant is to be used “to demol-
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ish several blighted buildings and prepare preliminary architectural and engineering services for the construction of a building to feature a Head Start Center, afterschool and summer programs, and other community purposes.” Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall called the grant announcement “monumental” for the town’s commuSee CENTER Page 6
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