OPA Board statement on temporary Racquet Center closure

(March 24, 2024) The following is a statement from Ocean Pines Association President Rick Farr:

“At the March 23 Board of Directors meeting, it was brought to the Board’s attention by Racquet Sports Advisory Committee members Karen Kaplan, Suzanne Russell, and Cathy Noble that there were significant concerns regarding suspected mold in the Racquet Sports building, and they made a claim that it made people sick and caused employees to quit. We take that concern very seriously, as well as the health and safety of our membership. It was decided to close the building to have a full inspection completed and have any issues resolved. On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, we are in full support of our General Manager, John Viola, for his swift action in putting the health and safety of our community first! Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter, and we thank the Racquet Sports Committee for bringing this to our attention.”