OCEAN CITY – Officials say a new storm drain program will continue throughout the winter months.On Wednesday, Environmental Engineer Jenelle Gerthoffer presented members of the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team) with an update on the town’s new Adopt A Storm Drain pilot program. She said volunteers in the Montego Bay community will… Read more »
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Town Seeks Sustainable Communities Renewal
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will seek to renew its Sustainable Communities designation.Last week, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville presented the Mayor and Council with a request to submit an application renewing the town’s Sustainable Communities designation. He said the designation must be renewed every five years.“This is an opportunity… Read more »
Fenwick Council Postpones Street Restriping Request
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island officials have agreed to table a discussion on restriping its side streets until staff can gather additional information.In a recent meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council, officials agreed to table a request to restripe town streets. While the town had initially restriped its streets in 2022, staff have received… Read more »
Council Talks Parking Changes, Joint Meeting Agenda
OCEAN CITY – A code amendment regarding off-street parking will go back to the town’s planning and zoning commission for revisions following a council vote last week.In a work session last week, the Mayor and Council voted 6-0, with Councilman John Gehrig absent, to send the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommended code amendment… Read more »
Resort Officials Address Beach, Boardwalk Political Flags
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials say there is little they can do to address political flags that are displayed on the beach and Boardwalk.During the public comments section of Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, 18th Street resident Estella Santos came before elected officials to share her concerns about the placement of political flags on the… Read more »
OC Council Discusses Approval Process For Police Policies
OCEAN CITY – Officials this week voted to adopt an ordinance that would allow the town’s police commission to approve changes to police department policies, but not before a lengthy discussion on the new procedure.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them an ordinance amending the law enforcement section of the town code. While… Read more »
Ocean City To Seek Sustainable Communities Designation Renewal
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will seek to renew its Sustainable Communities designation.Last week, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville presented the Mayor and Council with a request to submit an application renewing the town’s Sustainable Communities designation. He said the designation must be renewed every five years.“This is an opportunity… Read more »
Fenwick Council Unanimously Opposes Retail Marijuana
FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance banning the operation of marijuana facilities will advance to a second reading following a favorable vote last week.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance banning the operation of marijuana manufacturing, testing or retail facilities on first reading. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger said the ordinance, drafted… Read more »
Early Dredging Vote Moves Process Ahead In Fenwick
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week accepted a $59,000 proposal to support bidding work related to a town dredging project.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted 7-0 to accept a $59,000 proposal from Anchor QEA, a Lewes-based engineering firm, to support the town’s bidding and RFP process for a long-awaited dredging… Read more »
Fenwick Approves Two-Year Contract For Beach Services
FENWICK ISLAND – A contract for beach concession services will continue for another two years.Last Friday, Town Manager Pat Schuchman presented members of the Fenwick Island Town Council with a contract renewal for beach concession services. She said staff was recommending the town renew its contract with Go Melvo for a five-year period.“They currently pay… Read more »