OCEAN CITY – Parking concerns forced resort officials this week to withhold approval on a proposed mixed-use facility for the police department in the downtown area.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) made its annual presentation to the Mayor and Council. Out of that larger presentation came a discussion about a pair of projects… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A critical need for more full-time firefighters and paramedics in the resort became evident this week during a budget presentation by the fire department.On Monday, the Ocean City Fire Department presented its proposed fiscal year 2023 budget, revealing a critical need for more full-time personnel. Last year, there was a 12% increase… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- With no further discussion, resort officials this week approved on first reading a pair of ordinances that will facilitate a land swap with Delmarva Power in the area of 100th Street.Earlier this month, the Mayor and Council held a lightly-attended public hearing on the proposed swap of the pair of parcels in the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With little discussion, resort officials this week approved fiscal year 2022 budget amendment number one, although a debate about the amount of room tax dedicated to advertising and marketing arose anew.The council approved budget amendment number one on Monday. Once a town’s fiscal year budget is struck, there are often budget amendments… Read more »
BERLIN- Three Worcester Prep swimmers representing the Mako Swim Club turned in strong performances last weekend at the Mid-Atlantic Junior Olympics with each dropping their times in their events and adding a few personal bests over the course of the four-day event.For Jude Damouni (Class of 2026), Gabriella Damouni (Class of 2027), and Anna Mumford… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Seventy years ago this week, the Ocean City High School boys’ varsity basketball team won it one and only state championship.Ocean City High School for decades existed in what is now City Hall through the first half of the 20th century. On March 22, 1952, the Ocean City High School team won the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With newfound cooperation, or at least conversation, with online rental hosting platforms, resort officials this week approved on second reading an ordinance requiring all rental properties acquire the appropriate rental license and remit room tax.For the last couple of years, Ocean City has been working on code changes that will help ensure… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A proposed reorganization of the city’s pecking order includes the creation of a new deputy city manager position.City Manager Terry McGean took over his new position about a month-and-a-half ago, and it has become apparent his office needs assistance in handling the ever-growing daily operations of the city. During a budget introduction… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With no further discussion, resort officials this week approved on first reading a pair of ordinances facilitating a land swap with Delmarva Power in the area of 100th Street.Earlier this month, the Mayor and Council held a lightly-attended public hearing on the proposed swap of the pair of parcels in the area… Read more »
OCEAN CITY– Ocean City’s draft fiscal year 2023 budget was introduced this week, including a modest property tax decrease for some and a recommendation to increase the minimum reserve policy for the general fund balance.City Manager Terry McGean and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp outlined the proposed fiscal year 2023 spending plan for the Mayor and… Read more »