OCEAN PINES – A town hall meeting will allow association members to learn more about the coming year’s budget.During a board meeting last Saturday, General Manager John Viola announced plans to hold a town hall meeting on the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. He said the coming year’s recommended spending plan will feature changes made by… Read more »
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Officials Eye Pond Stabilization Project
OCEAN PINES – A soft shoreline project is expected to stabilize the South Gate pond.General Manager John Viola said the Ocean Pines Association is working with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to proceed with a soft shoreline project at the South Gate pond. He said with the use of federal funding and environmental techniques, the… Read more »
Jenkins Point Meeting Set For Next Week
OCEAN PINES – Representatives of a local organization will provide an update on the Jenkins Point restoration project next week.On Monday, Jan. 29, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) will host a meeting on the Jenkins Point restoration project. Officials are expected to update community members on the project and present a revised design for… Read more »
Habitable Attic Ordinance Passes Second Reading; Officials Compromise On Parking
OCEAN CITY – Officials last week approved a code amendment that will allow habitable attics, but not before making a compromise on parking requirements.Last week, the Ocean City Council voted 6-1 to approve the second reading of an ordinance to amend the town’s zoning code. While the change will allow habitable areas in the attics… Read more »
Pines Officials Eye Pond Stabilization Project
OCEAN PINES – A soft shoreline project is expected to stabilize the South Gate pond.General Manager John Viola said the Ocean Pines Association is working with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to proceed with a soft shoreline project at the South Gate pond. He said with the use of federal funding and environmental techniques, the… Read more »
Resort Planners, Tourism Director Talk Population As Comp Plan Update Begins
OCEAN CITY – Resort planners last week got a better understanding of tourism data as they look to update Ocean City’s comprehensive plan.Last Wednesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission invited Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo to participate in a work session for the comprehensive plan update. City Planner Bill Neville said… Read more »
OC Names New Planning Director
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials have appointed a new planning and community development director.Last week, the Mayor and Council voted to appoint George M. Bendler as the new director of planning and community development for the Town of Ocean City.“I am pleased to make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council to appoint George Bendler… Read more »
OC Council OK’s Powerboat Racing Event For June 7-9
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week voted to approve a terms sheet for this year’s Race World Offshore Boat Race, which will be supported by a $110,000 contribution from Ocean City.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a terms sheet for the Race World Offshore (RWO) Boat Race, to be held June… Read more »
Congressman To Host Offshore Wind Hearing
OCEAN CITY – A public hearing is expected to give expert witnesses an opportunity to testify on the local impacts of offshore wind.On Saturday, Jan. 20, Congressman Andy Harris will hold a public hearing on the effects of offshore wind. Harris said he, along with New Jersey Congressmen Jeff Van Drew and Chris Smith, will… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board Reviews FY24-25 Spending Plan
OCEAN PINES – A review of the association’s proposed spending plan highlighted a recent meeting of the Ocean Pines board.Last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors met with association staff to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. General Manager John Viola said the spending plan was created using input from… Read more »