OCEAN CITY – As requests for a moratorium on offshore wind continue to grow, a scientific commission joined two federal agencies last week in disputing any link between offshore wind development and the slew of whale deaths occurring along the East Coast.Last week, the Marine Mammal Commission became the third agency to reject a link… Read more »
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Resort Officials Halt Displacement Vehicle Licensing
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City voted this week to freeze the issuance of new licenses for the rental of small displacement vehicles and to prohibit e-bike and electric scooter rentals.On Tuesday, the council agreed voted 5-0, with Councilmen Peter Buas and John Gehrig absent, to approve several recommendations relating to the rental of… Read more »
New Committee To Explore Fee-In-Lieu Program
OCEAN CITY – A new parking committee will explore a fee-in-lieu-of-parking concept for Ocean City.On Tuesday, Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) representatives Joe Wilson and Dennis Dare came before the council to discuss the proposed implementation of a fee-in-lieu-of-parking (FILOP) program. In an effort to address parking programs downtown and throughout the resort, Wilson said… Read more »
OCDC Proposes Fee-In-Lieu-Of-Parking Concept
OCEAN CITY – A new parking committee will explore a fee-in-lieu-of-parking concept for Ocean City.On Tuesday, Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) representatives Joe Wilson and Dennis Dare came before the council to discuss the proposed implementation of a fee-in-lieu-of-parking (FILOP) program. In an effort to address parking programs downtown and throughout the resort, Wilson said… Read more »
Divided Council Approves $9.8M Contract For New Fire Station
OCEAN CITY – A divided council voted this week to approve a $9.8 million construction contract for a new fire station at 65th Street.In a work session Tuesday, the council voted 4-3, with Councilmen Matt James, Peter Buas and John Gehrig opposed, to approve a contract with Delmarva Veteran Builders totaling $9,821,637 for the construction… Read more »
Q&A With City Manager Terry McGean One Year After Appointment
OCEAN CITY – In early February, Terry McGean celebrated his first anniversary as the town’s city manager.Serving as city engineer for more than three decades, the longtime employee was appointed last winter to lead daily operations for the Town of Ocean City. Since that time, McGean said he has prioritized not only the safety of… Read more »
Fenwick Adopts New Commercial Parking Ratios
FENWICK ISLAND – After nearly a year of debate, officials in Fenwick Island last week voted to adopt new parking ratios in the town’s commercial district.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance amendment pertaining to off street parking in the commercial district. The changes, officials say, are meant to… Read more »
Resort Planning Commission Talks Workforce Housing Change
OCEAN CITY – Discussions on a code amendment to define non-accessory employee housing highlighted a recent work session of the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission.Last week, commission members met with Ocean City Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville to flesh out the details of a proposed code amendment allowing for non-accessory workforce housing…. Read more »
SHA Releases Route 90 Study Results
OCEAN CITY – The results of a Route 90 corridor study show a majority of respondents support a preliminary design that includes two additional lanes and a new four-lane bridge.On Thursday, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) released the results of its Route 90 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study, which… Read more »
Historic OC Church Features New Light Display
OCEAN CITY – New lighting, landscaping and audio capabilities highlight recent changes at a historic Ocean City church.In recent months, officials at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church have been hard at work making changes to the historic building. In addition to new landscaping and fencing, the property also features an automated bell system and new… Read more »
