OCEAN CITY — An expansion of the Ocean City Police Department’s take-home vehicle program to a year-round initiative was approved this week, but not before a discussion of whether the vehicles should be new ones.At the budget wrap-up session last spring, the Mayor and Council voted to establish a year-round take-home vehicle policy, or Saturation… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Council Supports OCFD Request To Replace Rescue Truck
OCEAN CITY — A $1.2 million purchase of a replacement Ocean City Fire Department workhorse vehicle passed at City Hall this week amid some concerns about the department’s priority system.The Mayor and Council reviewed Tuesday a request for a new heavy rescue truck for the fire department at an estimated cost of around $1.2 million…. Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 13, 2019
There seems to be good news and bad news on the OC Air Show front. The good news is next summer’s event will feature the entertaining U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the featured headliners.Looking beyond next year to 2021, there seems to be some bad news and serious questions about the event. It was learned… Read more »
A Reasonable Parking Rate Increase In Resort
The hourly parking rate increase approved by the Ocean City Mayor and Council is entirely appropriate and reasonable.At its simplest, the council-approved and task force-recommended increases will raise the hourly parking rates at the Inlet lot in the peak season by 17%, from $3 an hour to $3.50. The hourly rate at other downtown municipal… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – December 13, 2019
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy life-style.410-641-0157.Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting 7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m…. Read more »
Berlin Mulls Small Changes For Next Year’s 50th Parade
BERLIN – In the wake of another successful Berlin Christmas Parade, officials praised those who worked behind the scenes to makeit happen.At Monday’s meeting of the town council, officials thanked the law enforcement agencies, town staff and the more than 40 volunteers that made the annual event possible.“I’d like to say thank you to all… Read more »
Fenwick Selects Engineering Firm For Sidewalk Work
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week voted to approve a contract with Century Engineering for the first phase of a sidewalk construction project.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve a contract with Century Engineering for the first phase of a sidewalk construction project along Coastal Highway.The firm’s proposal… Read more »
Intersection Work Eyed At Routes 54, 1
FENWICK ISLAND – A permanent easement will allow Delaware’s transportation agency to complete a drainage project at a busy resort intersection.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to grant a permanent easement near Island Street and West Maryland Avenue to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) for a drainage project at the intersection… Read more »
Fenwick Approves Funds For Inland Bays Requests
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island voted last week to support two funding requests from the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted 6-0, with Councilman Richard Mais abstaining, to contribute $3,000 toward two initiatives from the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.Executive Director Chris Bason told the… Read more »
Commission OKs Proposed East Berlin Annexation
BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission gave the proposed annexation of property on Route 50 a favorable recommendation this week.On Wednesday, the commission voted 5-0 to forward a request to annex the former McDonald’s property and the Myers Tool Rental property on to the town council with a favorable recommendation.“Our property is adjacent to and… Read more »