OCEAN PINES – A town hall on proposed short-term rental regulations will be held in a hybrid format next week.On April 17 at 9 a.m., the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors will hold a town hall meeting to discuss proposed short-term rental guidelines.The town hall – to be hosted upstairs at the Ocean… Read more »
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Two Native Plant Sales Offered
SNOW HILL – Native plant sale fundraisers have returned to Worcester County.Through April 23, community members can pre-order native plants through the Lower Shore Land Trust’s 14th Annual Native Plant Sale. Purchased plants will be available for contactless curbside pickup at the nonprofit’s Snow Hill office on April 30 and May 1.“There’s no come and… Read more »
Community Stepping Up For Beloved Dumser’s Employee
OCEAN CITY – Community members are rallying around a long-time Dumser’s employee as she undergoes treatment for end-stage kidney disease.Late last week, organizer Kathy Grimes launched a Go Fund Me page on behalf of Iris Jarmon, a long-time Dumser’s employee facing mounting medical bills as she awaits a kidney transplant.“Iris has been with the 49th… Read more »
Hybrid Format Set For Short-Term Rental Town Hall
OCEAN PINES – A town hall on proposed short-term rental regulations will be held in a hybrid format next week.On April 17 at 9 a.m., the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors will hold a town hall meeting to discuss proposed short-term rental guidelines.The town hall – to be hosted upstairs at the Ocean… Read more »
Inaugural Maryland Coast Bike Festival Planned For May
WEST OCEAN CITY – With a month remaining, event organizers are gearing up for the first annual Maryland Coast Bike Festival.On Saturday, May 8, community members are invited to join the inaugural Maryland Coast Bike Festival, a day-long celebration that starts and ends at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor.Event co-owner Salty Selt said the… Read more »
More Review Needed For Shuttle Services
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing the need for clarification, Fenwick Island’s ordinance on shuttle services will head to a resort committee for review.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to refer the town’s ordinance on shuttle services to the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance (C&O) Committee for review and discussion.Town Manager Terry Tieman said… Read more »
Fenwick Committee Sends Project Recommendation To Council
FENWICK ISLAND – An effort to improve drainage on West Farmington Street will advance to the town council with a favorable recommendation from a resort committee.On Tuesday, the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Fenwick Island Town Council to include a street drainage improvement project in the town’s capital… Read more »
OPA Holds Public Hearing Before Referendum On Spending Limit
OCEAN PINES – A discussion on a referendum involving board spending limits highlighted a public hearing in Ocean Pines last week.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors held a public hearing on a referendum proposal to lower the board’s spending limit on capital expenditures.Currently, the board can spend 20% of assessment income… Read more »
Fenwick Relaxes Special Event Rules
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island officials agreed last week to relax special event requirements for another summer season as COVID-19 recovery efforts continue.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to temporarily relax special event requirements in the town’s code in an effort to assist businesses open their doors and maintain safe physical distancing.“It’s… Read more »
Senior’s Capstone Project Aims To Help Autistic Kids; Operation Ocean Hope Set For Next Saturday
BERLIN – A local high school student is partnering with a Berlin counseling service to host a community event for children with autism and those who struggle in social settings.On Saturday, April 10, high school senior Brady Esham and Ocean Front Counseling will host Operation Ocean Hope, a program designed to allow children ages 6-12… Read more »
