SNOW HILL – The Town of Ocean City came before the Worcester County Commissioners this week to request funds for marketing, EMS services and police officer salaries, among other things.On Tuesday, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan presented the commissioners with the town’s grant requests for the coming fiscal year. He noted 2020 was a challenging… Read more »
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Bike Repair Station Eyed For Boardwalk
OCEAN CITY – Officials will move forward in their efforts to establish a bike repair station at the south end of the Boardwalk.Last week, the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee agreed to seek cost estimates and location approval for a bike repair station near the police department’s Boardwalk substation.Council Secretary Tony DeLuca, committee… Read more »
Virtual Teacher Banquet Next Week
NEWARK – Worcester County Public Schools will announce its 2021 Teacher of the Year during a virtual celebration scheduled for next week.On Friday, March 26, Worcester County Public Schools will a virtual ceremony to announce the school system’s finalists and 2021 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.In a school board meeting this week, Superintendent Lou… Read more »
Officials Break Ground On Major Drainage Project In Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES – Officials celebrated the start of an improvement project at Bainbridge Pond with a groundbreaking ceremony this week.On Wednesday, officials broke ground at the site of a new improvement project at Bainbridge Pond in Ocean Pines.The association says the project will achieve nutrient reduction by improving the quality of storm water runoff and… Read more »
Fenwick Petition Moves Forward After Judge Denies Dismissal
FENWICK ISLAND – A petition to have the Town of Fenwick Island enforce its town code will move forward this week after a Superior Court judge denied the town’s motion to dismiss the case.Late last month, Delaware Superior Court Judge Craig Karsnitz heard oral arguments from attorneys regarding a motion to dismiss a complaint alleging… Read more »
Study Results Lead Resort To Revisit 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 »
Ocean City To Launch Anti-Litter Campaign This May; ‘Litter Free OC’ Messages Planned
OCEAN CITY – With a new slogan and plans for extensive messaging, officials say the resort will be ready to launch its anti-litter campaign by May.Last Wednesday, the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, continued its discussion on a resort-wide anti-litter campaign focused on outreach, enforcement and recognition.“This meeting is like our ‘pull the… Read more »
Lookout Lounge Latest Revitalization To 45th Street Village
OCEAN CITY – A rooftop lounge featuring handcrafted cocktails, fine dining and bayside views is coming to midtown Ocean City.Located at the 45th Street Village, 38.37-75.07 Lookout Lounge is the newest addition to the 45th Street Taphouse.With elevated food creations, drinks and views overlooking the bay, owner and operator Zev Sibony said Lookout Lounge will… Read more »
Officials Discuss Bills To Address Wicomico’s Septic Concerns
SALISBURY – It was a lengthy discussion on short- and long-term solutions last week as state, county and municipal representatives convened a virtual town hall to address Wicomico’s septic issues.Last Thursday, the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) held a virtual town hall meeting with a panel of state, county and municipal officials to discuss the… Read more »
Whether A Bowl Or Wrap, ‘Fresh And Delicious’ Is The Goal
OCEAN CITY – A healthier alternative to fast food.It’s what brothers Jason and Stephen Pappas say makes their new carryout business, Pack Da Bowl, unique.“We’ve lived here our while lives, but up in north Ocean City the past four or five years,” Jason said. “There’s just not many great places to get something quick and… Read more »