OCEAN CITY – A local resident came before resort leaders last week seeking a review in the way petitions are certified.During last week’s public comment period of the Mayor and Council meeting, Ocean City resident and former councilman Vince Gisriel came forward with his concerns about the town’s petition process.As one of two residents to… Read more »
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Downtown Merchants Voice Concerns Over Oceans Calling Festival
OCEAN CITY – Downtown business owners say they want to work with town officials and organizers to address various concerns as planning progresses for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival.On Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the performance lineup was announced for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, downtown business owners met with City Manager Terry McGean… Read more »
OC Council Moves Forward With Air Rights Proposal
OCEAN CITY – A proposal to grant air rights above Washington Lane will move forward following discussion this week.In a work session Tuesday, Joe Moore, attorney for the developer of 613 Atlantic Avenue, came before the Mayor and Council with a request to grant air rights above a portion of Washington Lane to allow for… Read more »
Oceans Calling Announces Festival Lineup; Jack Johnson, John Mayer, More To Perform
OCEAN CITY – Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, the Lumineers and more will headline this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, which is set to return to the Ocean City Inlet Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.On Tuesday, promoter C3 Presents announced this year’s lineup for the Oceans Calling Festival. Highlighting this year’s event are… Read more »
Ocean Pines House Fire Ruled Accidental
OCEAN PINES – Officials say a closed door stopped a recent house fire in Ocean Pines from doing more damage.At around 4:49 p.m. last Wednesday, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) was dispatched for a reported house fire on Hickory Way. Upon arrival, crews reported smoke showing from the two-story single-family home.Showell, Berlin, and… Read more »
Local Officials Testify For Enabling Room Tax Legislation
OCEAN CITY – Local leaders say enabling legislation will allow the county to increase its room tax rate.On Feb. 28, local officials came before the Ways and Means Committee in Annapolis to seek support for House Bill 931. As proposed, the enabling legislation would allow Worcester and other code counties to increase the maximum hotel… Read more »
Resort Officials To Revisit Baltimore Avenue Project
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials have agreed to delay the approval of the town’s capital improvement plan, giving staff additional time to gather cost estimates for moving forward with at least one component of the Baltimore Avenue redevelopment project.While the Mayor and Council was expected to discuss and adopt the fiscal year 2024 capital improvement… Read more »
Zoom Car Wash To Serve Thousands At New Location
BERLIN – Fast service. Flexible pricing. State-of-the-art systems.That’s what co-owners Charles Holland and Bruce Rogers say customers can expect at Berlin’s new Zoom Car Wash.“There is no other car wash of this magnitude anywhere,” Holland said.Located on Samuel Bowen Boulevard, in front of Home Depot, Zoom Car Wash features six bays, 38 vacuum stations and… Read more »
Budget Amendment Leads To Advertising Discussion
OCEAN CITY – Approval of a budget amendment this week led to a larger discussion about the town’s advertising funds.On Monday, the council voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to approve the first reading of several budget amendments for fiscal year 2023.The change reflects an increase in room, income and admissions tax revenues, and… Read more »
City Hall Hours To Change In April
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials have agreed to reduce operating hours at city hall.Last month, the Mayor and City Council had before them a recommendation to reduce the hours of operation at city hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., effective April 3. City Manager Terry McGean said the… Read more »