Things I Like – March 31, 2017

Turning in early on Sunday nightsWhen technology makes life easierGood reports on my kids from schoolNo-jacket days in MarchBeing sore from lifting weightsLight lunches during the weekExcellent restaurants that don’t look like much from the outsideBackyard picnicsBig, puffy clouds in a bright blue skyDogs howling in the distance to a fire alarmShowering first thing in… Read more »

Ocean City Exploring Online Beach Bonfire Permit Process; Same-Day Approvals Could Be In Future

Ocean City Exploring Online Beach Bonfire Permit Process; Same-Day Approvals Could Be In Future

OCEAN CITY — Hoping to capitalize on a spike in the popularity of bonfires on the beach, Ocean City officials this week approved a request that could automate and streamline the permitting process.Ocean City Fire Marshal David Hartley on Tuesday presented a proposal to the Mayor and Council seeking approval to explore an online permitting… Read more »

State’s Approved Capital Budget Includes Funding For OC Convention Center, Hospital

OCEAN CITY — State lawmakers this week passed Governor Larry Hogan’s fiscal year 2018 capital budget, which includes a significant financial shot in the arm for several major Lower Shore projects including the next major phase of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center expansion.On Wednesday, the House of Delegates passed Hogan’s capital budget with a… Read more »

Unit Owners Look To Block Condo Association’s Plans For Rooftop Cellphone Antennas; Court Granted Temporary Injunction

Unit Owners Look To Block Condo Association’s Plans For Rooftop Cellphone Antennas; Court Granted Temporary Injunction

OCEAN CITY – The Worcester County Circuit Court has temporarily blocked actions on a lease agreement between an Ocean City condominium association and Verizon Wireless to install and operate cellphone antennas on the roof of a condo building.The decision follows an ongoing civil case between Triton’s Trumpet Condominium Association and its subsequent Board of Directors… Read more »

Council To Remain In Towing Business After Contractors Outline Concerns; Fees To Increase Significantly To Offset Expenses

Council To Remain In Towing Business After Contractors Outline Concerns; Fees To Increase Significantly To Offset Expenses

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials did an apparent about-face this week and decided to stay in the towing business with the requested increase in fees after an impassioned plea from a couple of different sources to maintain the current policy.Back in October, a unified private-sector towing industry approached the town’s police commission about a proposed… Read more »