OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City this week agreed to proceed with a property tax credit for active volunteer firefighters.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a proposal to implement a property tax credit for active volunteer firefighters. City Manager Terry McGean said the loss of revenue to the town would range… Read more »
POCOMOKE – Employees at a local armor manufacturing company this week were able to meet three officers saved by the products they made at the Pocomoke-based facility.On Wednesday, Hardwire LLC, in partnership with Safariland, the company’s distributor, joined employees and local officials to recognize three police officers who were saved by Hardwire’s body armor technology…. Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island say delays in a beach replenishment project will impact the town’s busiest summer month.As a beach replenishment project makes its way south, Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger said residents and visitors can expect disruptions this summer.“As it stands now, the Army Corp of Engineers are estimating that they… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Data on service calls, response times and community programs highlighted the Ocean City Fire Department’s annual presentation to the Mayor and Council.On Monday, Fire Chief Richie Bowers and representatives of the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) presented the Mayor and Council with the agency’s 2022 annual report.Bowers told officials the report –… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City this week voted on first reading to approve an ordinance allowing a downtown corporation to use Inlet parking lot revenues to pay off debt associated with its model block project.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before it a first reading of an ordinance authorizing a $625,000 grant… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The adoption of two resolutions this week will allow bus and tram fares in Ocean City to increase by $1 beginning May 1.In a Mayor and Council meeting Monday, officials voted 6-0, with Councilman Peter Buas absent, to adopt a pair of resolutions increasing the municipal bus fare from $3 to $4… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Officials say they continue to address staffing shortages within the association’s departments.Last Saturday, General Manager John Viola presented the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors with an update on staffing.He noted salary adjustments, a new contribution plan and a new testing process have contributed to hiring improvements within the Ocean Pines Police… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Members of a resort commission say they will begin making necessary code amendments in preparation for a joint meeting with the Mayor and Council this fall.Following a series of site plan reviews Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission discussed proposed topics to be included in its next joint session with… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say the introduction of a new ticketing service and the rollout of a membership program are expected to help keep costs down at the Ocean City convention center.On Wednesday, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo presented members of the Ocean City Tourism Commission with an update on projects at the… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – As a sidewalk project continues in Fenwick Island, officials will begin seeking quotes from a landscape architect.On Tuesday, members of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee agreed to begin seeking quotes from local landscape architects. Officials say the installation of a landscape buffer will complement a sidewalk construction project currently taking place… Read more »