OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association released two investigation reports last week detailing allegations made against the board’s president and concerns regarding a movement to oust the general manager.Last week, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) released two investigation reports – one involving a review of the management team and another involving a recent complaint… Read more »
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Ocean Pines Exploring Handicap Playground Concept
OCEAN PINES – Association officials last week agreed to explore opportunities for constructing a handicap-accessible playground in Ocean Pines.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed to move forward with an effort to establish a handicap-accessible playground in Bainbridge Park.“The recreation and parks committee has been working on an issue, looking at… Read more »
Wicomico Holds Budget Hearing
SALISBURY – Discussions on funding challenges and federal relief funds highlighted a public hearing this week on Wicomico County’s proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2022.On Monday, Acting County Executive John Psota held a public hearing on the fiscal year 2022 operating budget.“This is the public’s opportunity to voice their opinions on what they feel… Read more »
Commercial Compost Program Grows To Five Participating Restaurants
OCEAN CITY – A compost pilot program will expand this year with the participation of five resort restaurants.Beginning April 1, Go Green OC – a local nonprofit dedicated to zero-waste goals in Ocean City – will launch the next phase of its compost pilot program. This year, The Bonfire Restaurant, 70th Street Dough Roller, 78th… Read more »
Wicomico Schools To Begin Four-Day In-Person Learning Weeks
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) will expand in-person instruction to four days a week in response to new federal guidance.On Monday, Wicomico County Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin announced the school system’s return to four days of in-person instruction beginning no later than Monday, March 29. She noted new guidance on social distancing from… Read more »
Proposed Short-Term Rental Regs In Pines Brings ‘Unbelievable Outpouring’ Of Comments
OCEAN PINES – Citing heightened community interest, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) will hold a town hall meeting next month on proposed short-term rental guidelines.On Saturday, OPA Director Frank Daly withdrew a motion to approve short-term rental guidelines after association officials spent nearly two hours fielding questions and concerns from property owners regarding regulations, enforcement… Read more »
Grant Progress Report Reviewed
SNOW HILL – An update on the use of COVID-19 grant funds highlighted a public hearing this week.Last August, Worcester County was awarded $64,265 in COVID-19 grant funding through the Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, a federally funded program designed to assist governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic developed… Read more »
Study Results Lead Resort To Revise Current Boardwalk Noise Ordinance
OCEAN CITY – Discussions on revising the town’s Boardwalk noise ordinance highlighted a resort commission meeting this week.Last August, the town contracted with an engineering firm to take sound measurements at different locations and times on the Boardwalk to determine if the town’s noise ordinance needed to be amended. And late last month, the firm’s… Read more »
Fundraising Effort Organized To Help Farmer After Home Fire
WHALEYVILLE – A local farmers market merchant is left picking up the pieces this week after losing his home in a fire.Just before 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, firefighters from multiple departments responded to a reported house fire on Donaway Road in Whaleyville.Resident Joe Timmons said he and his eight-year-old son were home at… Read more »
Buas Proposes Downtown Parking Permits To Address ‘Sleepers’
OCEAN CITY – A proposed residential parking permit aimed at curbing some of the illegal activity associated with car sleepers in the downtown area was introduced at the resort committee level this week.In a meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission Monday, Councilman Peter Buas presented members with an idea to establish a residential parking… Read more »