OCEAN PINES – Several association members came before the board last week to protest the elimination of free play trials.Last Saturday, residents came before the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors to oppose the administration’s decision to eliminate free, two-week trials of platform tennis.While General Manager John Viola said no other amenity offered extended,… Read more »
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Air Rights Ordinance For Majestic Hotel Project Advances
OCEAN CITY – A first reading of an ordinance to grant air rights above Washington Lane will move forward following a public hearing this week.In a Mayor and Council meeting Monday, officials voted 5-0, with Councilman Peter Buas absent and Councilman Will Savage recusing himself, to proceed with the first reading of an ordinance granting… Read more »
OC Officials Propose New Special Event Fee Structure
OCEAN CITY – Discussions on a new special event fee structure highlighted a recent resort commission meeting.Last week, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo presented members of the Ocean City Tourism Commission with a new fee structure for special events. Featuring four tiers that categorize events by size and profit status, he said the… Read more »
Resort Planning To Move Away From Ticketmaster Due To Fees
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 »
Maryland Coast Bike Festival Eyes Return To West OC Harbor
WEST OCEAN CITY – Preparations are underway for the return of the Maryland Coast Bike Festival.On Saturday, May 6, community members are invited to join the third annual Maryland Coast Bike Festival. With more than 1,000 riders participating last year, Event Coordinator Salty Selt said organizers are gearing up for an even bigger event in… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association Moves Forward With New Law Firm
OCEAN PINES – Officials in Ocean Pines last week selected a new law firm to represent the homeowners association.After a lengthy debate, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted last Saturday to approve and award a contract for legal services to the Ocean City-based law firm of Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand.While Association President… Read more »
Vendor Expects Jump In Bus, Tram Advertising Revenue; Boardwalk Jeeps Will Be Wrapped
OCEAN CITY – A discussion on bus and tram advertising highlighted a resort committee meeting this week.On Tuesday, members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee met with representatives of Gateway Outdoor Advertising, the town’s new advertising contractor, to review the company’s progress on bus and tram sales.While the committee earlier this year expressed concerns over… Read more »
OC Police Commission May Add Fire Report
OCEAN CITY – Members of a resort commission this week continued a discussion on the need for fire department representation.On Monday, members of the Ocean City Police Commission directed staff to explore the addition of fire department reports in the commission’s monthly meeting. Officials say the idea is to receive an update from the Ocean… Read more »
‘Catch A Ride’ Campaign Announced
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week were given a first look at a rebranding campaign, which will be launched ahead of Memorial Day weekend.On Wednesday, representatives with BVK, the resort’s advertising firm, presented members of the Ocean City Tourism Commission with a preview of activation events that will promote the town’s new brand, Somewhere… Read more »
SHA Updates Council On Current, Future Projects
OCEAN CITY – Efforts to repair storm drains, launch a Walk Smart campaign and improve the intersection at the base of the Route 50 bridge highlighted a spring update from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) this week.On Tuesday, SHA officials presented the Mayor and Council with their bi-annual report on various… Read more »