OCEAN PINES – A $10,000 commitment from Ocean Pines is expected to benefit the restoration of the Jenkins Point shoreline.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a $10,000 expense for design and permitting requirements for the Jenkins Point restoration project.“The purpose and effect of this expense will establish… Read more »
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Referendum Passed Limiting Ocean Pines Board Spending
OCEAN PINES – A referendum to reduce the board’s spending authority passed last week.Last Friday, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee announced vote totals for the 2021 referendum, which asked homeowners to vote on a proposed bylaw change that limits board expenditure spending to $1 million without a referendum.In a manual count held last week, the… Read more »
OP Officials Consider Repealing Misconduct Resolution
OCEAN PINES – An effort to repeal a policy regarding director and officer misconduct is underway in Ocean Pines.In last week’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors, Director Frank Daly submitted a first reading to repeal Resolution B-08, which addresses director and officer ethics and misconduct.“The purpose of this first reading… Read more »
Wicomico Schools Planning Normal Return In Fall
SALISBURY – Education officials say additional information will be provided in the coming weeks as the school system plans its return to full, in-person instruction this fall.On May 11, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted to accept Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin’s plan for a full fall return.In her presentation this week, Hanlin said the… Read more »
Seasonal Worker Picture Continues To Evolve For Resort Area; Good News Comes From Dominican Republic With Visa Processing
OCEAN CITY – As seasonal workers continue to make their way into Ocean City, officials say staffing and seasonal housing shortages persist.Employers, industry leaders and resort officials say labor shortages continue to be felt as the summer season kicks off.While restrictions have eased on the J-1 visa summer work and travel program, Greater Ocean City… Read more »
State Board Issues Split Decision On Fenwick Hotel’s Outdoor Bar Variance; Commissioner Rules ‘Good Cause’ Burden For Alcohol Sales Not Met
FENWICK ISLAND – Nearly seven months after a contentious public hearing, the state’s alcoholic beverage control commissioner last week denied a local hotel owner’s variance request for an outdoor pool bar with live entertainment and external speakers.Last Friday, the Delaware Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC), headed by Commissioner John Cordrey, denied the… Read more »
Ocean City Looks To Reduce Fees To Help Ailing Cab Industry
OCEAN CITY – An effort to reduce certain fees associated with Ocean City’s taxi cab medallion system will move forward to the full Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort committee.On Monday, the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Council to lower medallion… Read more »
New OC Store, Magnolia Rifle Kids, A Logical Expansion For Mother-Daughter Team
OCEAN CITY – The connections of a popular Fenwick boutique are branching out with the launch of a new kids clothing store.Last week, Magnolia Rifle Boutique co-owners Pam and Taylor Harman opened the doors to their new sister store, Magnolia Rifle Kids. Located on 80th Street in Ocean City, the new storefront features baby and… Read more »
Ocean Pines Planning To Adopt County Short-Term Rental Regs, Add Penalties For Violations
OCEAN PINES – Efforts to adopt the county’s short-term rental regulations will move forward next month, but not before the association holds a town hall meeting on the issue.Last Saturday, Director Frank Daly presented the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors with a recommendation to adopt the county’s short-term rental regulations into the association’s… Read more »
Volunteers Sought For June’s Annual Terrapin Survey
BERLIN – A local nonprofit is seeking volunteers for its annual terrapin survey.From June 1 through June 12, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) will conduct a survey from land and water to determine the population of terrapins within the coastal bays system.To that end, the organization is seeking individuals of all ages and levels… Read more »