OCEAN CITY — Illustrating the changing landscape of the transportation business in the resort, a seemingly innocuous request for a taxi medallion transfer from one business to another this week touched off a larger debate about the future of the industry.In 2010, Ocean City adopted a taxi medallion system in an attempt to better regulate… Read more »

BERLIN – Area residents say they’re committed to making sure a chicken farm proposed for Peerless Road doesn’t harm the already impaired St. Martin River.Last week, dozens of area residents attended a hearing hosted by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regarding a water discharge permit for a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) proposed… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week moved closer to approving a fiscal year 2019 budget at a little over $127 million, but not before a broader discussion about some of the budgetary challenges they anticipate in the future.During Tuesday’s work session, the Mayor and Council wrapped up some loose ends with the proposed fiscal… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — With an eye on tapping potential unrealized revenue, Ocean City officials this week voted to form a task force to begin exploring an expansion of paid parking in certain areas around the resort.During budget deliberations, the Mayor and Council directed staff to do an analysis of expanding metered parking on the public… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The future dualization of Route 90 remains a possibility, but it now appears the path to get the project approved could be a little rockier.On Tuesday, State Highway Administration (SHA) officials briefed the Mayor and Council on a variety of projects in various stages of the planning or completion process in and… Read more »

SNOW HILL – At least one elected official wants the county to explore the idea of issuing rental licenses to property owners opening their homes to tourists.During a meeting Tuesday, Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic suggested the county consider the idea of issuing rental licenses. He said Ocean City’s attention to short-term rentals and the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The proliferation of medical marijuana along with decriminalization of possession of weed for personal consumption has resort officials scratching their heads on just how it fits into the town’s smoking ordinance, but there appears to be a solution.At a recent Ocean City Police Commission meeting, it was brought up the town’s no… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island made it clear last week their efforts in adopting an ordinance on wireless infrastructure construction were transparent after town property owners brought to light their concerns regarding the proposed installation of small cell antennas.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, several property owners came before town… Read more »

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week took no action on a sewer allocation request that would have allowed Frontier Town to expand its campground.On Tuesday, a motion to deny a request from Sun TRS Frontier LLC, the company that owns Frontier Town, for 34 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) failed, receiving just two… Read more »