Should Ocean City Paint New Water Tower As Beach Ball? Officials Seeking Cost Estimate

Should Ocean City Paint New Water Tower As Beach Ball? Officials Seeking Cost Estimate

OCEAN CITY – City officials are investigate the possibility of adding a large beach ball to Ocean City’s skyline.In February, the Mayor and City Council were presented with a five-year water and wastewater plan that called for the elimination of the elevated water towers on Worcester and 15th streets. Replacing these downtown fixtures with a… Read more »

Mayor On Cruisin Weekend: ‘I Know You Will Be Seeing Some Changes Next Year’

Mayor On Cruisin Weekend: ‘I Know You Will Be Seeing Some Changes Next Year’

OCEAN CITY – Local residents stood strong this week in demanding Ocean City officials make a difference when it comes to increasingly rowdy behavior associated with car rally events.Last month Cruisin hit Ocean City with 3,400 classic cars officially registered for the event and an in-kind number of hangers-on, or “wannabes” as the event promoter… Read more »

Council Looks Past Objections On Proposed Street Performer Changes; New Law Takes Effect July 27

Council Looks Past Objections On Proposed Street Performer Changes; New Law Takes Effect July 27

OCEAN CITY – Some Boardwalk performers submitted last-minute concerns this week over a new ordinance regulating busking on the Boardwalk.This week an ordinance regulating street performers on the Boardwalk that will force buskers to sign up for designated locations from the Inlet to 9th Street, among other things, came before the Mayor and City Council… Read more »

Petition Seeks ‘Tax Rollback’ To 2009 Rate In Ocean City; City Solicitor Feels ‘Substance Of The Petition’ Violates State Law

Petition Seeks ‘Tax Rollback’ To 2009 Rate In Ocean City; City Solicitor Feels ‘Substance Of The Petition’ Violates State Law

OCEAN CITY – A petition to referendum seeking a tax decrease is entering the signature verification process, but it is the Town of Ocean City’s legal opinion the substance of the petition will violate state law.On Tuesday afternoon, Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ) submitted a petition to lower Ocean City’s tax rate to… Read more »

OC, Worcester Partner On Formal Inlet Dredging Request; New Minimum Depth Sought For Inlet, Channel

OC, Worcester Partner On Formal Inlet Dredging Request; New Minimum Depth Sought For Inlet, Channel

OCEAN CITY – Worcester County and the Town of Ocean City simultaneously approved this week sending a letter of intent asking for assistance to improve channel depth in order to keep commercial fishing and recreational activity thriving in the Ocean City area.On April 21, a meeting, arranged by Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (District 38C), was… Read more »

Proposed Hybrid Residential District Banning Short-Term Rentals Moves To Public Hearing; Mallard Island Properties Leading Charge For Change

Proposed Hybrid Residential District Banning Short-Term Rentals Moves To Public Hearing; Mallard Island Properties Leading Charge For Change

OCEAN CITY – Drafted legislation that would establish an R-1A Single Family Residential District in Ocean City and prohibit short-term rentals was forwarded to public hearing this week in advance of the Mayor and City Council making a final decision.At the end of last summer, Ocean City experienced a growing number of rental concerns and… Read more »