OCEAN CITY – A program to reduce plastic straw consumption in Ocean City received the support of a resort committee last week.This month, the Ocean City chapter of the Surfrider Foundation launched its first “Strawless Summer” program, which raises awareness of plastic pollution by launching a campaign that encourages restaurants, locals and visitors to stop… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — One day after a favorable recommendation from a police subcommittee for physical changes to the Caroline Street comfort station area, the Mayor and Council on Tuesday approved the estimated $17,000-plus expenditure.On Monday, the Ocean City Police Commission recommended a handful of changes targeting loitering around the Caroline Street comfort station, an area… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – A “barn to beach” restaurant founded on fresh, Southern-style cuisine will open in West Ocean City this month.Located along Route 611 by Sunset Avenue, the Surfing Rooster restaurant and bar will feature classic Southern staple foods with a local twist.Jeff Burton, who co-owns and operates the restaurant with his brother-in-law, Mike… Read more »
SALISBURY – More than $3,000 is expected to help several school teams in Wicomico County travel to national and global events this year.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously to donate $3,300 to various school teams to help offset travel expenses to national and world competitions.A donation of $2,400 will be used… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week approved a loan program that will benefit commercial property owners who want to pursue green energy projects.In a Wicomico County Council meeting last Tuesday, officials voted unanimously to approve a Clean Energy Loan Program, a Maryland Commercial PACE – Property Assessed Clean Energy – program that enables… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A community food pantry has found a new home in Ocean City.On May 10, Shepherd’s Crook Food Pantry, a ministry of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, will open at its new location at 102 Worcester Street in Ocean City.The Rev. Matthew Justin D’Amario said the food pantry will be moving into the… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Rehabilitation work on a lighthouse keeper’s residence is expected to begin this month in Fenwick Island.Beginning this spring and continuing throughout the summer, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will conduct rehabilitation work on the exterior of the keeper’s house at the Fenwick Island Lighthouse.The house, located to the left… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City are looking for ways to curb major pollutants found along the streets and beach.On Wednesday, those with the Adopt Your Beach and Adopt Your Street programs came before the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, to discuss the amount of cigarette butts and dog waste found along… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An organization’s plans to reintroduce a recycling program in Ocean City were delayed by a resort committee this week.On Wednesday, Go Green OC founder Josh Chamberlain came before the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, to make his case for a recycling and composting program in Ocean City.Chamberlain said the organization’s… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island made it clear last week their efforts in adopting an ordinance on wireless infrastructure construction were transparent after town property owners brought to light their concerns regarding the proposed installation of small cell antennas.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, several property owners came before town… Read more »