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 »
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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 »
Officials Testify On OC Liquor License Legislation
OCEAN CITY – Local officials say a bill making its way through the General Assembly will allow for safer alcohol sales at large special events in Ocean City.On Monday, officials with the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County Government came before the Economic Matters Committee in Annapolis to show their support for House Bill… Read more »
Fatality Confirmed In Ocean Pines Home Fire; 62-Year-Old Man Dies In Blaze
OCEAN PINES – One man died and three firefighters were injured this week in a house fire in Ocean Pines.At around 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) was alerted to a residential structure fire on Seafarer Lane in north Ocean Pines. Responding units reported significant fire conditions throughout the home with… Read more »
OC Air Show Adds F-35 Lightning II Demo Team
OCEAN CITY – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and a F-35 Lightning II demo team will headline this year’s 16th Annual OC Air Show.Last week, event promoters announced ticket sales for the 16th annual OC Air Show, which is slated to return to Ocean City June 10-11. This year’s show will feature the U.S. Air… Read more »
OPA Budget Approved With $13 Assessment Reduction
OCEAN PINES – Officials in Ocean Pines last week voted to approve a budget that features a $13 assessment reduction.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted 5-2, with Directors Frank Daly and Colette Horn opposed, to approve the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The spending plan – which reflects total revenues… Read more »
Pines Board Debates Voting System
OCEAN PINES – Discussions on the use of online voting highlighted a recent presentation to the Ocean Pines board.Last Saturday, Ocean Pines Elections Committee Chair Tom Piatti presented the Ocean Pines Board of Directors with an update on the status of an investigation into the association’s voting system.Since the new committee was formed last fall,… Read more »
Committees Advances Fenwick Parking Changes To Council
FENWICK ISLAND – Proposed changes to the town’s commercial parking ratios will return to the Fenwick Island Town Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort committee.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee voted 5-1, with member Ben Waide opposed, to accept the December first reading of proposed commercial parking changes and to… Read more »
Seaside Boat Show Returns For 40th Anniversary Event
OCEAN CITY – A boat show to benefit local youth will return to Ocean City this weekend.Starting Friday and running through Sunday, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club will host its 40th annual Seaside Boat Show at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Dubbed “the boat show that works for kids,” the annual fundraiser provides the… Read more »