OCEAN CITY – Officials say they will implement an express bus service during the Oceans Calling Festival.In an Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting Tuesday, Transit Manager Rob Shearman told members efforts were underway to pare down the number of bus stops throughout the three-day festival. While bus service typically includes 59 southbound stops and 64… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island organization will host the first candidate forum ahead of next month’s town council election.On Saturday, July 15, the Fenwick Island Society of Homeowners (FISH) will host its annual candidate forum. Held in town hall, the event will allow voters to hear directly from candidates and ask their questions.“We look… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they will explore a storm drain art program in Ocean City.In Wednesday’s meeting of the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team), Ocean City Environmental Engineer Jenelle Gerthoffer presented members with a potential art installation project for the town’s storm drains. She said the proposed storm drain art program… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A review of ridership in Ocean City led to a larger discussion this week about Boardwalk trams and the need for more deployments in the evening hours.On Tuesday, Transit Manager Rob Shearman presented members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on ridership and deployment for the month of June…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Proposals for the renovation and remodel of a second museum location will be reviewed following bid openings this week.In a Mayor and Council meeting Tuesday, four bids were opened for the renovation and remodel of the former Bank of Ocean City building at the corner of Dorchester Street and South Baltimore Avenue…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Delays in the implementation of digital tram advertising highlighted discussions at a resort committee meeting this week.On Tuesday, Transit Manager Rob Shearman presented members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on digital tram advertising. While digital displays have been placed on each of the Boardwalk trams, he said technical… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A significant increase in 911 hangups highlighted a report on police activity for the month of June.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 June.Reviewing statistics from June of 2021, 2022 and 2023, Buzzuro… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – University researchers continue to work in the canal system off 94th Street as part of a study on horseshoe crabs.This summer, researchers with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) have been working on a pilot study to identify the reasoning behind horseshoe crab deaths in the canals near 94th Street. As… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance conveying air rights over a portion of a resort alleyway was approved on second reading this week.In a Mayor and Council meeting Monday, officials voted to adopt an ordinance granting air rights over a portion of Washington Lane at 613 Atlantic Avenue. The approval will allow the developer of the… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island say more discussion is needed on a proposed residential rental policy.Last week, members of the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee agreed to table discussions on a residential rental policy until more information could be gathered. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger, committee chair, said she wanted to have a discussion… Read more »