Voices From The Readers

Voices From The Readers

Weekend Once Again Was Out Of ControlEditor:Unlike my letter sent last year after the Hot Rod weekend, to which I was told to get off my soapbox, I think the better strategy this year is to use a bull-horn and guilt those responsible into doing the right thing. This weekend was shameful. After a full year… Read more »

Cruisin Weekend ‘Unlawfulness’ Again A Major Problem In Ocean City; Unruly Crowds Mar Busy Weekend

OCEAN CITY — In the calm following a raucous Cruisin weekend, a storm of a different sort was brewing in the resort this week with local residents once again railing against the noise, reckless driving and abuse of the town and officials wrestling with strategic adjustments to the event.Cruisin hit Ocean City last weekend with… Read more »

Things To Do Around Town

Things To Do Around Town

Every 1st Friday:Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. For more information, 410-641-7717.Every Saturday: Habitat ForHumanity… Read more »

County Looking To Abolish Shoreline Comm.

SNOW HILL – County officials have introduced legislation to abolish the Shoreline Commission, the body charged with reviewing applications for construction along the water.Citing the fact that staff handles most of the commission’s duties, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to move forward with plans to abolish it this week.“I think it’s outgrown its usefulness,” said… Read more »

Hybrid Residential District Would Ban Short-Term Rentals; Mallard Island Properties Proposed Change

Hybrid Residential District Would Ban Short-Term Rentals; Mallard Island Properties Proposed 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 »