OCEAN PINES – Officials are working with Verizon to address cell service in Ocean Pines.During last Saturday’s board meeting, General Manager John Viola shared an update on ongoing efforts to address poor cell service in Ocean Pines. He said planned upgrades should address community members’ concerns.“We have reached out to Verizon, and they have confirmed… Read more »
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Mary Statue Returned To OC Church
OCEAN CITY – A statue of Mary has been returned to a local church after a property manager reportedly found the stolen figure on a lot between Robin Drive and Sunset Drive.This week, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) announced a statue of Mary had been returned to St. Mary Star of the Sea with… Read more »
Town Street Proposal Advances To Council
FENWICK ISLAND – A street maintenance proposal from an engineering firm will advance to the town council with the support of a Fenwick Island committee.Last week, members of the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously to accept a street maintenance proposal from Mott MacDonald and forward the document to the Fenwick Island Town Council with… Read more »
Staff To Review Playground Bids For Downtown Complex
OCEAN CITY – Six proposals for a new playground build at the Downtown Recreation Complex will be reviewed following bid openings this week.In a Mayor and Council meeting Tuesday, six bids were opened for a new playground build at the Downtown Recreation Complex. With a budgeted amount of $502,000, bids ranged from just over $495,000… Read more »
GM Reviews Proposed FY25 Capital Projects
OCEAN PINES – An ADA-compliant playground, a new firehouse and a new racquet building highlight just some of the capital projects being proposed for the Ocean Pines community.In a meeting of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Saturday, General Manager John Viola presented association members with a list of proposed capital projects for the… Read more »
Building Dept. Workshop Questioned
OCEAN CITY – Concerns about an upcoming meeting with building industry professionals were shared this week as efforts continue to improve the permit review and inspection process in Ocean City.At the end of Tuesday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Council Secretary Tony DeLuca shared his concerns about an upcoming meeting between the town’s building department and… Read more »
Senator Critical Of Governor’s New Public Safety Strategy
BERLIN – While state officials say a new public safety strategy will target information sharing and early intervention, one local representative argued it will do nothing to address violent crimes and repeat offenders.Last week, Gov. Wes Moore revealed his administration’s new vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy, featuring an “all-of-the-above” approach, focuses… Read more »
OC Council Adopts Moratorium On Cannabis Businesses
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City voted this week to establish a moratorium on businesses that grow, process or sell cannabis.After voting Tuesday to prohibit the issuance of on-site cannabis licenses, the Mayor and Council had before them a resolution establishing a moratorium on the acceptance or processing of applications or site plans or… Read more »
Fenwick Police Chief Hires Attorney, Demands Employment Contract Be Restored
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island’s police chief has hired an attorney in an effort to restore his employment contract.On Tuesday, attorney Thomas Neuberger issued a letter to the Fenwick Island Town Council demanding that his client, Fenwick Island Police Chief John Devlin, be reinstated and his contract restored through Aug. 31, 2025.The action comes more… Read more »
Senator Critical Of Governor’s New Public Safety Strategy
BERLIN – While state officials say a new public safety strategy will target information sharing and early intervention, one local representative argued it will do nothing to address violent crimes and repeat offenders.Last week, Gov. Wes Moore revealed his administration’s new vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy, featuring an “all-of-the-above” approach, focuses… Read more »