OCEAN CITY – Officials say they continue to explore the transition of the resort’s transit fleet from diesel to electric.On Tuesday, Transit Manager Rob Shearman presented members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on the department’s plans to convert its diesel fleet to electric. While no specific mandates have been placed on… Read more »
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Officials Eye Funding For OC Projects
OCEAN CITY – A progress report on the town’s hazard mitigation plan highlighted efforts to secure grant funding for two flood prevention projects.Last week, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville presented the Mayor and Council with a progress report on the resort’s hazard mitigation plan. He noted it would be the first presentation since… Read more »
Transfer Funds Resort Wastewater Projects
OCEAN CITY – A $2.6 million transfer is expected to fund two projects within the Ocean City’s wastewater department.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council approved a $2.6 million fund transfer from the town’s wastewater fund balance to address costs associated with two projects within the wastewater department. Public Works Director Hal Adkins told the council… Read more »
Police Calls, Weapons Arrests Decline
OCEAN CITY – A discussion on weapons arrests highlighted a report on police activity for the month of September.On Wednesday, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of September. He noted that officer calls for service decreased from 2,072 last September… Read more »
OC Digital Ad Program On Tap
OCEAN CITY – A free advertising trial will move forward for Sunfest weekend as resort officials work with the town’s contractor to promote Ocean City’s new digital tram displays.Last month, members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee agreed to work with Gateway Outdoor Advertising to roll out a trial campaign for existing bus and tram… Read more »
OC Council Extends Conditional Use Agreement With Delmarva Power As Land Swap Advances
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to extend a conditional use agreement with Delmarva Power as a land swap nears completion.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council agreed to extend a conditional use agreement, which will allow Delmarva Power to establish a battery energy storage system, or BESS, at 100th Street. Planning and Community… Read more »
Victims Recovering After Friday Fenwick Store Car Crash
FENWICK ISLAND – Multiple injuries were reported last Friday after a car crashed into a local clothing store in Fenwick Island.Fenwick Island police are investigating a single-vehicle collision into a commercial building that occurred last Friday.The crash occurred in the parking lot of local business Southern Exposure, near the intersection of E. Dagsboro Street and… Read more »
Vehicle Crashes Into Fenwick Island Business; 2 Injured
FENWICK ISLAND – Multiple injuries were reported last Friday after a car crashed into a local clothing store in Fenwick Island.Fenwick Island police are investigating a single-vehicle collision into a commercial building that occurred last Friday.The crash occurred in the parking lot of local business Southern Exposure, near the intersection of E. Dagsboro Street and… Read more »
Resort Commission Approves Site Plan For Mini Golf Course
OCEAN CITY – Resort planners last week approved a site plan for an 18-hole miniature golf course on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue.One week after securing a conditional use from the Mayor and Council, the connections of Nick’s Mini Golf came before the Ocean City Planning Commission seeking site plan approval for its 18-hole… Read more »
$28M Bond Ordinance Advances
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to advance an ordinance authorizing the sale of $28 million in general obligation bonds to a second reading.On Monday, the Mayor and Council voted 5-1, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent and Council President Matt James opposed, to approve the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor… Read more »