OCEAN CITY — A downtown hotel developer’s plea to defer a $165,000 contribution to Ocean City for the cost of constructing a bayside boardwalk along the waterfront was not approved this week, but the request did not fall on deaf ears.For the last four years, the new Cambria Hotel along the waterfront at 1st Street… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – A local family’s effort to collect food and baby supplies for those in need gained the attention and support of community members this week.Since Monday, Justin and Brittney Acita – proprietors of Pickles Pub and Sello’s Italian Oven & Bar – have been busy collecting donations for local families in need.After… Read more »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6L16GWSOBAWe have seen a slightly improved weather pattern over the past week or so and anglers have been taking advantage of more fishable days. We are still seeing a few crappy days every week, but there are more fishable days in a week now than there were earlier in the month. There is not much… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite some glimmers of hope for reopening the resort and jumpstarting its economy, restrictions set to expire this week, including the closure of the beach and Boardwalk and a prohibition on short-term rentals, have been extended.Several weeks ago, as the COVID-19 health crisis escalated, Mayor Rick Meehan announced a mayoral declaration closing… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Optimism tempered with reality was essentially the Mayor and Council’s reaction to the city manager’s memorandum outlining a potential reopening timeline this week with the majority favoring an expedited schedule.Prior to Tuesday’s work session, a framework for reopening the resort and preparing for some semblance of a summer season prepared by City… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – More than $1.1 million in federal aid is expected to ensure that the Ocean Pines Association remains able to pay its employees.Ocean Pines Association (OPA) officials announced last week that the association received $1.143 million in assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) tied to COVID-19 relief.“The intent of the loan was… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — There was some movement this month in the development of offshore wind energy farms off the coast including an announcement by one of the approved companies to move its target completion date back to the end of 2023 and the submission of the first direct testimony on turbine height.When the PSC approved… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials will wait to make a decision regarding the potential postponement of Berlin’s July 3 fireworks show.As some municipalities have begun canceling Independence Day events as a result of the ongoing health crisis, Berlin officials said Monday they would make no decision yet regarding the annual event. Mayor Gee Williams said that… Read more »
BERLIN – Questions and comments surrounding Delaware’s efforts to restart its economy highlighted a virtual town hall meeting this week with members of the eastern Sussex County business community.On Monday, the Delaware Division of Small Business and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership joined with state and local representatives and local chambers of commerce to host the… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Airport Commission will hold a virtual public forum on a water main extension project at the urging of county officials and residents.On April 30, the Wicomico County Airport Commission will hold a virtual public forum to answer all questions about the Salisbury Regional Airport water project. The hearing will begin… Read more »