FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance banning the operation of marijuana facilities will advance to the Fenwick Island Town Council with a favorable recommendation.Last Thursday, the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to forward an ordinance banning the operation of marijuana manufacturing, testing or retail facilities to the town council with a favorable recommendation.Mayor… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – The Town of Fenwick Island reported a strong start to its fiscal year.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council last Friday, Councilman Bill Rymer, treasurer, presented officials with the treasurer’s report of account balances. He noted the town reported a strong start to fiscal year 2024, which began on Aug…. Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island’s mayor said residents can expect to see engineers on town streets as plans move forward for a state sidewalk project.During last week’s meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger detailed plans for a state-led sidewalk project along Coastal Highway. Following a meeting with the Delaware Department of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance authorizing the sale of $28 million in general obligation bonds will advance to a first reading following council approval this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council agreed to move forward with a list of fiscal year 2024 projects that will be funded through a bond sale tentatively set for Dec…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a conditional use application that will allow the connections of Nick’s Mini Golf to construct an 18-hole course and playground structure on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted 6-0, with Councilman Peter Buas abstaining, to approve a conditional use in the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The next phase of construction will soon begin at the Ocean City Downtown Recreation Complex.On Tuesday, the Town of Ocean City announced the next phase of demolition and construction would begin in the east block of the Downtown Recreation Complex on or around Oct. 1. To that end, starting Oct. 1, all… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Community donations and a $20,000 commitment from the Town of Fenwick Island will allow the first phase of a median improvement project to move forward.Last Friday, Fenwick Island property owner Lisa Luby Ryan came before the Fenwick Island Town Council seeking money and support for a median improvement project along Coastal Highway…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – As the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia move up the coast, officials this week resumed setup for the highly anticipated Oceans Calling Festival.The Oceans Calling Festival, a three-day music festival featuring several nationally known acts, is set to begin this Friday off the Ocean City Boardwalk. With attendance expected to reach 50,000… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The first reading of an ordinance to close a portion of Chicago Avenue received a favorable vote this week.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them the first reading of Ordinance 2023-17, authorizing the closure of Chicago Avenue between 3rd and 4th streets.A portion of the roadway has already been converted… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new map is expected to educate students, teachers and community members on Maryland’s coastal bays.On Tuesday, a new classroom map designed by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science was released to the public. Liz Wist, MCBP education coordinator, said the map will… Read more »