FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island has installed two new crosswalk systems in an effort to improve pedestrian safety along Coastal Highway.Late last month, two new crosswalk lights were installed at the intersections of Bayard Street and Coastal Highway and Oyster Bay Drive and Coastal Highway.“I think people need to be aware of them,” Councilwoman Vicki… Read more »
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New West Ocean City Hiker-Biker Trail Completed
OCEAN CITY – West Ocean City parking concerns and plans for additional bike racks near the beach highlighted a resort committee meeting this week.On Wednesday, State Highway Administration (SHA) Assistant District Engineer Jana Potvin presented the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee with an update on bicycle and pedestrian projects in and around the… Read more »
For Fisher’s, Much Has Changed And Stayed The Same On Boardwalk
(Editor’s Note: The following story is part of a series on long-running, family-owned Boardwalk businesses.)OCEAN CITY – While much has changed at the Boardwalk, Fisher’s Popcorn continues the time-honored tradition of serving its famed fare to visitors year after year.“If they want an Ocean City treat, if they want nostalgic Ocean City, it’s a good… Read more »
Sound System Upgrade Planned For Fenwick Town Hall
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing the need audio improvements, the town council voted last week to spend more than $6,000 for a sound system upgrade project.The Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously last Friday to upgrade its sound system in town hall.Town Manager Terry Tieman said the project, expected to cost $6,335, will include additional wireless… Read more »
Bays Program To Host Three Virtual Summer Camps
BERLIN – A local nonprofit will host three summer camps in a virtual format this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.In July, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) – a National Estuary Program that protects and conserves the watershed of Maryland’s coastal bays – will host three virtual day camps that feature hands-on, interactive… Read more »
Fenwick Council Approves $2.3M Operating Budget
FENWICK ISLAND – Town leaders have adopted a $2.3 million operating budget and a $110,389 capital budget for the coming fiscal year.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve the fiscal year 2021 operating and capital improvement budgets.The spending plan includes an operating budget of $2,369,802. Property taxes, rental tax, transfers from… Read more »
Author’s Book Details Immigrant Father’s Life Story
OCEAN CITY – A long-time local property owner will celebrate the release of his new book with several planned book signings.Beginning Friday, July 3, Tony Christ, who calls Ocean City and Falls Church, Va. home, will hold signing events for his new book, “The Immigrant.”A synopsis of the book reads, “An island boy nicknamed Breadcrumb… Read more »
Fenwick Sets Hotel Moratorium Public Hearing Date
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials will hold a public hearing later this month regarding a moratorium on new hotel construction.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve on first reading an ordinance that would reestablish a two-year moratorium on the issuance of permits or licenses related to new hotel or motel construction… Read more »
Agency Releases Fenwick Island State Park Survey Results
FENWICK ISLAND – A Delaware agency released its survey results and responses to frequently asked questions regarding proposed improvements at Fenwick Island State Park this week, but stopped short of making any formal decision allowing an offshore wind developer to build an interconnection facility in return.On Wednesday, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental… Read more »
Hearing Eyed On Proposed Pier Job
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island will request a public hearing to discuss a proposed pier and dock construction project after fielding concerns from nearby residents.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to request a public hearing from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) regarding a proposed pier… Read more »