Subject: St. Martins by the Bay – 2025 Boat Slip Reservations & Payment Deadline
Dear Slip Holders,
As we prepare for the 2025 boating season, we want to remind everyone that April 10th is the absolute deadline for slip reservations and payments. If you wish to secure a slip for this season, please ensure that your full payment is received by this date.
Important Details:

• Slip Priority: Homeowners who rented last season and are up to date on HOA fees will have their slips reserved until April 10th.
• Homeowner Preference: Private homeowners will be placed in slips ahead of non-residents until April 10th.
• Empty Slips After April 10th: Any unpaid or unclaimed slips will become available to qualified renters and non-residents.
• No Slip Occupancy Until Payment is Received.

Payment Options:

• Drop-off: Deposit checks into the drop box at the mailbox clusters on the corner of Riverview Drive and Marina Drive. If the box is not mounted yet, use the box attached to the garage of the grey house at 11750 Riverview Dr.
• Mailing Address: Checks can also be mailed to:
  Craig Costantino
  11311 Marina Dr. #46
  Berlin, MD 21811
  (Mailed payments must also arrive before April 10th.)

If you are a resident who has not had a slip before but would like one this season, please contact Craig ASAP to be placed on the list.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and look forward to another great season at St. Martins by the Bay!
Best regards,
Craig Costantino
St. Martins by the Bay – Boat Slip Coordinator

Hello Neighbors,
Just a reminder that our Annual Meeting will take place next Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Ocean Pines Library at 1:00 pm. Although the meeting will be held in person, below is a link for virtual attendance if you cannot be there in person. 

2.8.25 Annual HOA Meeting
Saturday, February 8 · 1:00 – 3:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ixp-jpge-aya
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 401-646-2009‬ PIN: ‪722 257 055‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ixp-jpge-aya?pin=4250498813927

Ballots to vote for Board Members can be mailed, dropped off at Keith Miller's house or at the Library on Saturday no later than 1:00.

 
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Notice is given that the Annual Meeting of Members shall be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Ocean Pines Library.  In addition to other business, the Association will hold its election of directors.


If you wish to nominate someone to serve on the Board of Directors you must notify the HOA via email or in writing. Send your nomination to [email protected]. List the name and address of the individual you wish to nominate no later than December 23, 2024. Only members in good standing are eligible to vote and to serve on the board of directors. The nominee must be notified before you nominate them for election and must agree to serve if they are duly elected.
 
Ballots and election procedures will be mailed to all members on January 10, 2025. Options will be provided for in person and/or electronic submission of ballots. The election shall take place at the annual meeting.  

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February, 2025
Craig Costantino (Unit #46 Marina Drive): 26 years in St. Martins. Currently on the Board, I have worked as Dock Master; Community website, designer, maintenance and host; Email campaign management; Member Architectural Control Committee; Volunteer, landscaping maintenance; Graphics for signage; Pool set-up.

Bill Custead (11350 Marina Drive):  I retired on 12/31/21 after 47 years working in the utility construction business, the last 32 of which I spent as executive vice president of Anchor Construction, the largest utility contractor in the DC Metro area. Our work included the installation and repair of public water, sewer, storm drainage and electric conduits for municipalities, under contracts ranging from $500,000 to $25,000,000. My work specifically included managing/overseeing contract review, work scopes, subcontractors, scheduling, bidding, risk evaluation and operations. I would hope to use my experience to help the HOA Board manage its operations and participate in the upcoming installation of public water.
Andrew Davis (Unit #8 Riverview Drive): I am new to St. Martins, along with my wife and 2 daughters. We are excited to be part of this community; I’ve always enjoyed working with others toward a common goal. My work is in construction management. I managed the development and construction of several new home communities in Maryland. Currently I am US Construction Manager for an international design and construction firm.

Keith Miller (11750 Riverview Drive): My work experience is in restaurant services. For 12 years I was purchasing director for 5 large restaurants in the Maryland/Delaware area. Currently, I am in sales management for Wagner Food Service, a large ($65 million annual sales) foodservice distributor covering the Mid-Atlantic area. My work includes sales management, advanced strategic planning, purchasing and distribution. I currently serve as Treasurer and on the Architectural Review Committee. I have enjoyed other volunteer work as a Sunday school teacher and girls lacrosse coach. I believe I can assist the Board manage the important assets of our community.
Lynne Partridge (Unit #20 Riverview Drive): After 41 years in elementary education as a teacher and administrator, I have retired. I’ve been in the Ocean Pines area for over 30 years, and in St. Martins for the past 9 years. I am completing my second  3-year term on the HOA Board, during which I served as Board Secretary and as Chair of the Architectural Review Committee and in the last term as Board Chair.
I am proud of the Board’s reorganization and commitment to ensure that we as a Board strengthen our organization, develop strategic planning, and continue to serve this community with responsibility and fidelity. I look forward to working with Board and community members in these efforts. 

Patty Pino
(Coming Soon)

John Rego
(Coming Soon)


Janie Stopford (11343 Marina Drive): I worked as a nurse practitioner, started and was head of the graduate nursing program at Widener University, and have a Ph.D. in exercise physiology. My husband Jeff and I bought our first lot in St. Martins in 1988, have had a house here since 1992, and now live here full time. We also rent property adjoining the community, on which we have a pasture and maintain trails open to the public. I am completing my third 3-year term on the HOA Board.  I have served as Secretary. I have helped out when and where help was needed: pool operations, boatyard reorganization, burn pile, repairs to water and sewer systems, Architectural Review Committee, beach area. I enjoy our small community. I want to see it run fairly and responsibly.