OCEAN CITY – In a review of the town’s taxi medallion ordinance this week, a resort commission agreed to recommend maintaining its authority to revoke business licenses.On Monday, the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously to recommend the commission keep its powers for revoking taxicab business licenses.“Since the police commission has all the background, it… Read more »
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DiNardo Foundation Aims To Continue Helping Others
BERLIN – The heads of a local foundation are looking to expand their efforts in the coming year.In 2020, Joanie DiNardo and her three children – Greg, Madeline and Lilly – launched the Ignatius DiNardo Foundation in honor of patriarch Ignatius “Iggy” DiNardo, a local physician and hospitalist who passed away in December of 2019.Since… Read more »
OCPD’s May Report Reflects Heavy South-End Placement
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief said a change in deployment had some effect on police activity reported last month.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on department activity for the month of May, which recorded an overall decrease in calls for service.Buzzuro… Read more »
Fenwick Continues Scoping Work On Drainage Study
FENWICK ISLAND – As officials in Fenwick Island prepare for a town-wide drainage study, project consultants came before a resort committee last week with an overview of the work to be completed.Last week, representatives with GMB, a local engineering firm, came before the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee to discuss the specifications of a proposed drainage… Read more »
Rackliffe House Reopens For Tours After Extended Closure
BERLIN – Following a year-long closure, the Rackliffe House is now open for the 2021 season.Earlier this month, Rackliffe House reopened to the public after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its closure for the 2020 season. Tours are now available on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., by appointment only.“The Rackliffe House was closed for… Read more »
Ocean Pines Continues Short-Term Rental Discussion
OCEAN PINES – A discussion on proposed short-term rental regulations highlighted a town hall meeting late last week.On Saturday, property owners both for and against the association’s proposed short-term rental regulations attended a town hall meeting to share their questions and concerns.Board Director Frank Daly told attendees last week a motion to incorporate Worcester County’s… Read more »
Freeman Planning Hotel, Restaurant Development Off Route 54; Residents Speak Out At Public Hearing
GEORGETOWN – Several residents along the Route 54 corridor voiced their opposition this week to a proposed hotel and restaurant near the entrance to Fenwick Island.On Thursday, the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance granting Carl M. Freeman Companies a conditional use of land in the… Read more »
Ocean Pines Candidates Discuss Views At First Forum
OCEAN PINES – Four contenders in this year’s board election shared their views on various association matters this week in the first of two scheduled candidate forums.On Wednesday, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee hosted a forum for the four candidates running in the 2021 Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board election. This year, candidates Frank Daly,… Read more »
Wicomico Adopts Revised Capital Improvement Plan
SALISBURY – County officials approved a $172 million capital improvement plan last week.The Wicomico County Council voted unanimously June 1 to adopt an amended Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2022-2026.The capital planning document – which outlines future capital projects, their costs, and funding sources – features more than $172 million in proposed projects… Read more »
Library Board Supports Current Grant Process
BERLIN – Reaffirming the library’s grant process, the board of trustees voted this week to leave decisions on grant applications to the executive director’s discretion.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to allow Executive Director Jennifer Ranck to apply for any grants she deems appropriate for the library, reaffirming a decision… Read more »