OCEAN CITY – Months of discussion among Transportation Commission members regarding the purchase of buses to add to Ocean City’s fleet is nearing a head as the Mayor and City Council approved soliciting bids.On Tuesday afternoon, Procurement Manager Catrice Parsons requested the Mayor and City Council’s approval to solicit proposals for three 40-foot transit buses… Read more »
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Third Beach Toy Structure Eyed For Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – With a playground being proposed for North Division Street on the beach last month, the Recreation and Parks Commission decided this month to move forward with a Request For Proposal for a third and final beach toy to complete the series.In April of 2013, the Recreation and Parks Commission agreed to not… Read more »
Despite Business Fears, OC Moving Ahead With Auto Event Law Changes; Council Votes 5-2 On Proposed Ordinances
OCEAN CITY – The local business community voiced concerns Tuesday as the majority of the City Council voted to push through laws aimed at getting a grip on motor vehicle events.For the last couple of years, city officials have been promising action to ease residents’ concerns when it comes to vehicular events in Ocean City… Read more »
Ordinance Change Mulled For New Possible Fenwick Hotel Project
FENWICK ISLAND – A local hotelier looks to bring a flagship hotel to Fenwick Island, but concerns over the quiet beach community becoming over commercialized may stand in the way.Ocean City hotelier/developer Spiro Buas has crossed over the state line into Fenwick Island to take on his most recent project, the Sands Motel. Buas purchased… Read more »
Despite Business Fears, Ocean City Moving Ahead With Law Changes Aimed At Taming Auto Events
OCEAN CITY – The local business community voiced concerns Tuesday as the majority of the City Council voted to push through laws aimed at getting a grip on motor vehicle events.For the last couple of years, city officials have been promising action to ease residents’ concerns when it comes to vehicular events in Ocean City… Read more »
Concerns Over Possible Athletic Complex Expansion Aired
SALISBURY – The ball is in Wicomico County’s field, as Salisbury awaits stipulations to be met prior to further consideration of a land donation that would permit the expansion of Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex at Naylor Mill Park.Last October the Wicomico County Council considered the acceptance of a donation of property from the City… Read more »
Bus Driver Recruitment Efforts Called Successful
OCEAN CITY – This month the Transportation Commission reviewed several ongoing efforts in increasing the bus and tram services that have proven to be successful.According to Public Works Director Hal Adkins, in July there were 32,000 more passengers on the buses compared to last year, and there were 424 more deployments, which is an increase… Read more »
Ocean City Criminal Incidents Down 5% Through July
OCEAN CITY – The month of July continued the trend of an overall crime decrease in Ocean City, but the majority of calls for service increased across the board.At this month’s Police Commission meeting, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro reported the month of July’s crime statistics.According to the report, July’s total calls for service,… Read more »
Concerns Lead Council To Freeze Motorized Rental Licenses
OCEAN CITY – With an increase of motorized rentals on the Boardwalk, city officials have decided to place a freeze on issuing such rental licenses for the time being until town regulations are examined.The topic of hoverboard rentals on the Boardwalk was brought before the Mayor and City Council on Monday evening following the Police… Read more »
Street Performers Call New System ‘Badly Broken’; City Making Some Immediate Adjustments
OCEAN CITY – As the summer winds down, a list of what is not working for performers on the Boardwalk was voiced before the Mayor and City Council with officials assuring their concerns will be reviewed for possible change.An ordinance on second reading to update language within the City Code regarding street performers came before… Read more »