OCEAN CITY – Transportation officials say recruitment numbers are up ahead of the 2023 season.In a February meeting, Transit Manager Rob Shearman presented the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on seasonal hiring. He noted that the department received 40 bus driver applications, 16 tram driver applications and 12 tram conductor applications.“The burning question… Read more »
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Fenwick Island Announces Public Hearing Dates For Two Requests
FENWICK ISLAND – Members of the Fenwick Island community will have an opportunity to weigh in on a variance request.On Tuesday, April 4, the Fenwick Island Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for the construction of a dock in the canal of Glenn Avenue. Officials say plans will be… Read more »
Del. Court Dismisses Fenwick Lawsuit
FENWICK ISLAND – A company’s lawsuit against the Town of Fenwick Island regarding its development plans for the old Dairy Queen property has been dismissed.In an order issued Tuesday, Delaware Superior Court Judge Mark Conner dismissed Balsamo Real Estate LLC’s case against the Town of Fenwick Island.The decision comes six months after the company filed… Read more »
Resort Council OK’s Private Event Dates
OCEAN CITY – Dates for Professional Bull Riding, Cruisin OC and the Northeast Regional Surfing Championship were formalized this week.Among the consent agenda items for Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting were requests to approve dates for several private events in the coming months. The council ultimately approved requests to hold the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA)… Read more »
OC Committee Reviews Storm Drain Cleaning
OCEAN CITY – As work concludes on a storm drain cleaning project, members of a resort committee this week got a better understanding of how funds are used to remove sediments from the resort’s pipes and catch basins.On Wednesday, representatives with the town’s public works department presented members of the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative… Read more »
Pines Officials Debate Licensed Contractor Registry
OCEAN PINES – With agreement from the board, officials say it will be up to the administration to implement a feeless, voluntary registry for contractors.Late last month, members of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors discussed the proposed implementation of a fee-based licensed contractor registry. After a lengthy discussion, however, the board agreed to support… Read more »
JA Inspire Event Set For March 15-16
SALISBURY – Students from 10 Eastern Shore counties will have an opportunity to explore career paths at the fifth annual JA Inspire event.Next week, more than 4,500 students from 10 counties will visit the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center for a day of career exploration.Hosted by Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore (JAES), eighth grade… Read more »
Hot Air Balloon Festival Planned For Ocean City; Illuminated Beach Displays Eyed At Night With Rides, Activities In West OC
OCEAN CITY – A popular balloon festival and a national flag football tournament are expected to bring new visitors to Ocean City this summer.On Monday, the council voted to approve a new Ocean City Balloon Festival, slated to visit the resort area in August, as well as a $5,000 tourism development grant for Flag Football… Read more »
Resort Officials Support Bus, Tram Fare Increases
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials voted this week to support bus and tram fare increases ahead of the summer season.The Mayor and Council had before them favorable recommendations from the Ocean City Transportation Committee to raise the town’s bus and tram fares by $1. Mayor Rick Meehan, committee liaison, said the increase will allow the… Read more »
OC Officials Delay Vote On CIP
OCEAN CITY – Citing concerns about the placement of certain projects, officials in Ocean City last week agreed to postpone the approval of the town’s capital improvement plan.Last week, the council agreed to postpone the approval of the capital improvement plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2024. Council President Matt James said the delay would give… Read more »