OCEAN CITY – A request to grant air rights over a downtown alleyway will advance to a public hearing.In a work session Tuesday, the Mayor and Council agreed to move a request to grant air rights above Washington Lane to a public hearing. Attorney Hugh Cropper, representing the developer of the Margaritaville project, said the… Read more »
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Committee Seeks Action On Tram Ads
OCEAN CITY – Efforts continue to bring a tram digital advertising program online.On Tuesday, members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee tasked the town’s advertising contractor, Gateway Outdoor Advertising, with launching a new tram digital advertising program in the coming week. While seven digital boards have been installed on the backs of the Boardwalk trams,… Read more »
Boardwalk Digital Sign Install Eyed
OCEAN CITY – Officials say new digital message signs will be installed on the Boardwalk in the coming weeks.Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo told members of the Ocean City Tourism Commission Monday that he anticipates 14 double-sided variable message signs to arrive in the coming weeks. Those signs, he said, could be installed… Read more »
OC Council Debates New Special Event Fee Structure
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials agreed to review some elements of a new special event fee structure following a lengthy discussion this week.On Tuesday, Special Events Director Frank Miller presented the Mayor and Council with proposed revisions to the town’s special event fees and processes. He said the overhaul was meant to cover staff costs… Read more »
Resort Officials Present Modified Design For Somerset Street Mixed-Use Project
OCEAN CITY – A new design and cost estimate for a mixed-use facility on Somerset Street highlighted a presentation this week.On Tuesday, City Manager Terry McGean presented the Mayor and Council with a new design and cost estimate for a proposed mixed-use building on Somerset Street. While he noted that construction costs have increased by… Read more »
Fenwick Election Winners Sworn In; Officers Named
FENWICK ISLAND – Four successful candidates in this year’s municipal election began their tenure this week following an organizational meeting of the town council.On Wednesday, Janice Bortner, Natalie Magdeburger, Jacque Napolitano and Kurt Zanelotti were sworn in to the Fenwick Island Town council following successful election campaigns.As incumbents in this year’s race, Bortner, Magdeburger and… Read more »
New Resort Marketing Campaign To Target Workforce Needs
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week received a first look at a marketing plan that targets workforce recruitment.On Monday, representatives with BVK, the town’s advertising agency, presented members of the Ocean City Tourism Commission with ideas for a new workforce recruitment initiative. Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo said the marketing strategy would… Read more »
Resort Officials Talk Recreational Cannabis Use, Police Enforcement
OCEAN CITY – Officials say the legalization of recreational cannabis has had some effect on the number of weapons arrests and substance violations reported in Ocean City last month.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of July…. Read more »
Hooper’s Crab House Reopens Following Fire
WEST OCEAN CITY – The connections of a West Ocean City crab house are recognizing firefighters, contractors, staff and patrons for their support following a kitchen fire.Last Thursday at around 7:30 p.m., the Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City for an appliance fire.Upon arrival, crews located a… Read more »
OC Council Approves Beach Tennis Tourney
OCEAN CITY – A new beach tennis tournament will take place on the sand between 2nd and 4th streets this month.Last week, Beach Tennis Maryland LLC representative Chip MacLeod came before the Mayor and Council with a request to hold an inaugural Beach Tennis Maryland Open, which will take place Aug. 17-20 in Ocean City…. Read more »