OCEAN CITY – Street performers have banded together in protest as the town’s newly implemented regulations governing them went into effect.On Monday morning, performers lined up at City Hall signing up for designated spaces to perform on the Boardwalk Monday, Aug. 3, through Thursday, Aug. 6. However, a group of street performers have become disgruntled… Read more »
Author Archives: Joanne Shriner
Ocean City, Recor Come To ‘Mutual Decision’ To Part Ways; Mayor Appointed To Interim Position While Nationwide Search Takes Place
OCEAN CITY – City Manager David Recor’s accident in a city vehicle this month may have been the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back as it was announced on Monday the Mayor and City Council accepted Recor’s resignation.“Prior to this open session, the Mayor and City Council had a closed session to discuss personnel… Read more »
Council Holds Off On Exact Amount Of Building Permit Fee Hikes
OCEAN CITY – City officials held off approving an increase in permit fees this week until a specific price is reached. In the meantime, the city is looking toward a more user-friendly online permitting process.During the fiscal year 2016 budget discussion, the Mayor and City Council requested a review of the permit fee structure in… Read more »
Crime Down In June In Ocean City; Year To Do Numbers Find 5% Drop In Total Incidents
OCEAN CITY – Half way through the year, Ocean City has registered decreases across the board in crime compared to this time last year.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro reported the month of June’s crime statistics before the Police Commission. June is typically the busiest month for the police department due to the… Read more »
Mayor Cautions ‘An Awful Lot Of Discussion’ Before Zoning Passed; Realtors Urge Council To Not Allow Limitations
OCEAN CITY – As promised, members of the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) made their opposition to a proposed new zoning district known this week, sparking Mayor Rick Meehan to respond to those concerns.CAR members, rental management companies and property owners gathered at Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council regular session to demonstrate their opposition… Read more »
Surf Machine’s Summer Plans Derailed
OCEAN CITY – A Flow Rider surf machine is “dead in the water” for this summer due to a potential lawsuit.On Tuesday, the Flow Rider surfing machine that was originally approved to be located downtown on the former Cropper’s concrete plant parking lot was scheduled to come before the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting approval… Read more »
Mayor: ‘An Awful Lot Of Discussion’ Before OC Zoning Change Approved
OCEAN CITY – As promised, members of the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) made their opposition to a proposed new zoning district known this week, sparking Mayor Rick Meehan to respond to those concerns.CAR members, rental management companies and property owners gathered at Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council regular session to demonstrate their opposition… Read more »
OC’s Walk Smart Campaign Again Urging Safety
OCEAN CITY – As the Town of Ocean City prepares for the 4th of July holiday and the peak summer season, state and local partners joined together to remind visitors and residents to: Walk Smart, Bike Smart and Drive Smart.On Tuesday morning, Maryland Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Dennis Schrader joined Ocean City Mayor Rick… Read more »
OC Real Estate Industry Rallies Against Proposed Rental Changes; New District Would Prohibit Weekly Rentals In Certain Areas
OCEAN CITY – The local real estate community is rallying together and seeking support this week with the Mayor and City Council expected to deliberate this month on the implementation of a district that could ban short term rentals in certain parts of town.The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing last month and… Read more »
OC Real Estate Industry Rallies Against Proposed Rental Changes; New District Would Prohibit Weekly Rentals In Certain Areas
OCEAN CITY – The local real estate community is rallying together and seeking support this week with the Mayor and City Council expected to deliberate this month on the implementation of a district that could ban short term rentals in certain parts of town.The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing last month and… Read more »