OCEAN CITY – Code amendments pertaining to off-street parking and habitable attic space will advance to a public hearing with the support of a resort commission.Last week, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville presented the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission with two draft ordinances. One, he noted, would amend off-street parking design standards,… Read more »
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Delays Expected As Rt. 90 Project Nears
OCEAN CITY – Officials report that motorists can expect travel delays in the coming weeks as work begins on a portion of the Route 90 bridge.On Wednesday, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced it will begin a project to clean and paint the structural steel beams on the Route 90 bridge over… Read more »
Fenwick Group Questions Town Stormwater System
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say more work is needed to understand the town’s stormwater system.On Tuesday, members of the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee initiated a discussion on the town’s stormwater system. As flooding issues continue to plague bayside residents, committee member Jay Ryan said more information on drainage infrastructure.“Until we get a handle of everything… Read more »
Hearing On Washington Lane Abandonment Set For Sept. 5
OCEAN CITY – A public hearing to consider the abandonment of a portion of Washington Lane has been set for next month.On Sept. 5, the Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on the abandonment of Washington Lane between 13th and 14th streets, or the alleyway that bisects the planned Margaritaville project.Hugh Cropper, attorney… Read more »
3 Incumbents, 1 Newcomer Elected To Fenwick Town Council
FENWICK ISLAND – Three incumbents and one newcomer were elected to the Fenwick Island Town Council last week.On Monday, the Fenwick Island Board of Elections voted unanimously to certify the results of last Saturday’s municipal election.Tabulations show Kurt Zanelotti received 372 votes, Janice Bortner received 365 votes, Natalie Magdeburger received 362 votes, Jacque Napolitano received… Read more »
Repaving, Design Work Eyed For Eagle’s Landing Golf Course
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials last week agreed to an expenditure request of up to $200,000 for improvements at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course.Last week, the Mayor and Council voted unanimously to authorize staff to spend up to $200,000 for improvements at Eagle’s Landing, including a repaving project at the course’s main parking lot and design… Read more »
Ocean City Forms Sports Complex Committee As ‘First Step’
OCEAN CITY – Members of a new resort committee will soon begin exploring the development of a sports complex near Ocean City.In a work session Tuesday, Mayor Rick Meehan presented the council with his recommended list of members to serve on a new sports complex committee. He told officials this week the group will be… Read more »
Bid Awards, Opening
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials voted this week to award a $502,000 bid for a playground build at the Downtown Recreation Complex.On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to award Commercial Recreation Products LLC the full bid of $502,000 for the Downtown Recreation Complex playground build. Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said the company provided… Read more »
Council Approves Convention Center Study
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved funding for a master plan and parking study at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.On Tuesday, City Manager Terry McGean presented the Mayor and Council with a proposal for the Maryland Stadium Authority to contract with the consulting firm Crossroads for a convention center master plan and… Read more »
Fenwick Drafts Offshore Wind Letter
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say they will continue to draft a letter of opposition concerning offshore wind projects off the coast.Last Friday, members of the Fenwick Island Town Council had before them a request from the Fenwick Island Environmental Committee to send a letter to state legislators regarding wind turbines being proposed off the coast… Read more »