FENWICK ISLAND – A local developer will appeal a state board’s decision to deny his hotel a variance for an outdoor pool bar with live entertainment.In May, nearly seven months after a contentious public hearing, the Delaware Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) denied the connections of the Fenwick Shores hotel a variance… Read more »
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Ocean City’s Anti-Litter Campaign Sees Mixed Early Results
OCEAN CITY – Officials last week shared the successes and shortcomings of an ongoing anti-litter campaign.Last week, members of the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, provided an update on the town’s Litter Free OC campaign.“We did the best we could,” said Gail Blazer, the town’s environmental engineer. “We put it out… Read more »
Zoning Amendment Tweaks Eyed For Ag Storage Tanks
SALISBURY – Discussions on proposed zoning changes related to certain agricultural storage tanks continued at the county level this month.Following a work session with planning and zoning staff on July 6, the Wicomico County Council agreed to rework proposed zoning amendments pertaining to certain agricultural storage tanks.Officials say the changes would restrict the use of… Read more »
Collection Agency Favored For Unpaid Municipal Fines
OCEAN CITY – An effort to retain a local collection agency for unpaid municipal fines will advance to the Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort commission.On Monday, the Ocean City Police Commission voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Council to retain Bay Area Receivables for the collection… Read more »
Company Selected To Craft Resort’s Bike Strategic Plan
OCEAN CITY – The selection of a national planning and engineering firm will allow the town to move forward with the creation of a bike strategic plan.On Wednesday, Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) President Paul Mauser announced the town had selected Toole Design Group to develop a bike strategic plan.“The award is… Read more »
Two Candidates Share Views At Ocean Pines Forum
OCEAN PINES – Candidates for the Ocean Pines board shared their views on various association issues this week at a second candidate forum.On Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee hosted the second of two candidate forums for the 2021 Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board election. This year, candidates Frank Daly, Stuart Lakernick, David Hardy and… Read more »
New Ocean Buoy To Monitor Activity In Wind Farm Area
OCEAN CITY – Officials say a new buoy off the coast of Ocean City will monitor and report on whale activity within the lease area of an offshore wind developer.Last week, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution… Read more »
June Police Report Confirms Major Increase In Weapons Violations; 111 Arrests Up 178% Over June 2019
OCEAN CITY – A report on police activity for the month of June highlighted a notable increase in custodial and weapons arrests in Ocean City.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with a report on police activity in June.Throughout last month, the department reported 6,144 officer… Read more »
Body Cameras For Ocean City Police Officers Supported; Resort Hopes To Have Them In Place Before 2025 State Mandate
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro told resort leaders this week his agency has begun taking the first steps in implementing a body-worn camera program.Earlier this year, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation mandating law enforcement agencies to wear body-worn cameras to document their interactions with the public. While agencies… Read more »
Colleagues Reject Councilman’s Tax Incentive Proposal
SALISBURY – A councilman’s pitch for a countywide tax incentive was shot down this week by fellow council members.Following a lengthy discussion on a tax abatement program for hotel and residential developers, members of the Wicomico County Council this week entertained the idea of a legislative bill giving tax incentives to all county residents.“It’s very… Read more »