FENWICK ISLAND – The purchase of additional body cameras and mobile video recording (MVR) units will move forward with approval from the town council.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted 5-0, with Councilman Bill Rymer absent and Councilman Paul Breger abstaining, to purchase additional body cameras and MVRs, or dash cameras, for the Fenwick… Read more »
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Ocean City Officials Approve Take-Home Vehicle Policy
OCEAN CITY – A new policy will allow the resort to monitor take-home and on-call vehicle usage.In a work session Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to approve a formal take-home and on-call vehicle policy. City Manager Terry McGean said the policy was a result of a recent audit.“Some time ago at the request… Read more »
Resiliency Study Recommends Sea Wall For Fenwick Island
FENWICK ISLAND – Mayor Natalie Magdeburger said the construction of flood walls and a structural dune in Fenwick Island highlight proposed plans to protect Route 1 from sea level rise.In a town council meeting last week, Magdeburger updated community members regarding the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) SR 1 Coastal Corridor Resiliency Study.Magdeburger noted she… Read more »
Town Council To Review Comp Plan
FENWICK ISLAND – Community members will have an opportunity to comment on the town’s draft comprehensive plan.On June 8, the Fenwick Island Town Council will hold a special meeting to review the draft comprehensive plan. In a Fenwick Island Planning Commission meeting Tuesday, Chair Susan Brennan said the document will guide future development and redevelopment… Read more »
Council OK’s Bay Sediment Testing Request
FENWICK ISLAND – Additional sediment testing will allow negotiations to continue regarding a dredging project in the Little Assawoman Bay.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved a request from Councilman Bill Rymer, chair of the town’s dredging committee, to proceed with additional sediment testing in the Little Assawoman Bay at a cost of $23,000…. Read more »
OC Council Prohibits On-Site Cannabis Consumption Establishments
OCEAN CITY – Code amendments prohibiting the issuance of on-site cannabis consumption licenses passed on first reading this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them two code amendments pertaining to on-site cannabis consumption. Deputy City Manager J.R. Harmon said the changes would not only prohibit the issuance of cannabis on-site consumption business licenses,… Read more »
Ocean City To Take Lead On Sports Complex; Committee To Evaluate Location, Funding
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to take the lead on a proposed sports complex project and to form a task force to evaluate its scope, location and funding sources.On Tuesday, City Manager Terry McGean presented the Mayor and City Council with proposed next steps for the development of a sports complex within… Read more »
Officials Report ‘Moderate’ Memorial Day Crowds
OCEAN CITY – While reporting that weather impacted visitation to Ocean City throughout Memorial Day weekend, officials say they are eager to see more people in town as the summer season commences.With cooler temperatures, windy conditions and cloudy skies, officials say Memorial Day weekend featured a “moderate” showing of visitors to the resort. Susan Jones,… Read more »
Fenwick Developer Demolishes Dairy Queen Building
FENWICK ISLAND – Demolition of the former Dairy Queen building began last week as plans move forward to bring a Surf Bagel to Fenwick Island.Last week, demolition crews razed the former Dairy Queen building, located at 1007 Coastal Highway. Joe Balsamo of Balsamo Real Estate LLC, owner of the Dairy Queen property, said plans are… Read more »
Resort To Discuss Cannabis Reform Bill’s Impact
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials are expected to discuss the state’s new cannabis reform bill and the on-site consumption of marijuana.In last week’s meeting of the Mayor and Council, City Manager Terry McGean presented officials with a tentative agenda for the May 30 work session. Among the discussion points, he said, is the on-site consumption… Read more »