OCEAN CITY — Changes to a north-end public park will be needed in order to alleviate chronic flooding problems in an adjacent residential neighborhood.During Tuesday’s Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, a discussion centered on Gorman Park, a north-end municipal park in the Caine Woods area that was creating flooding issues during larger storm events in… Read more »
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North-End Bike Path Work Near
OCEAN CITY — After gaining state funding for the implementation of a designated bicycle path for an important section in the north end of a large city-wide effort, resort officials this week debated how best to spend the money to install the new path in time for the summer season.At Tuesday’s Transportation Committee meeting, a… Read more »
Downtown Beach Stand Bids Soar 23%
OCEAN CITY — The recent rebidding of the beach stand parcels in the south end revealed the overall revenue for the city will increase by an average of 23 percent in 2017, although tweaks to the system are needed after a few glitches were revealed in the process.On Tuesday, City Clerk Diana Chavis presented to… Read more »
Ocean City May Drop Free Inlet Parking Time From 30 To 20 Minutes
OCEAN CITY — Resort transportation officials this week approved a number of recommendations to tweak the paid parking systems including an adjustment of the time frame at the Inlet lot.Following up on an earlier discussion from December, the Transportation Committee on Tuesday resumed discussions on how best to adjust the paid parking systems at the… Read more »
Ocean City, Company Reach Compromise To Keep Cell Towers Out Of Residential Districts
OCEAN CITY — After an apparent compromise that will prevent dozens of cell phone towers, some as tall as 38 feet, in many residential areas throughout the town, resort officials this week unanimously approved a franchise agreement to allow for the installation of a network of towers expected to expand bandwidth and improve service in… Read more »
Coastal Highway’s Poor Condition Days After Snow Explained; SHA Admits ‘Could Have Done A Better Job’
OCEAN CITY — With 10-plus inches of snow falling on the resort last weekend, it took mid-week warming temperatures and a steady rain to truly clear Coastal Highway, leading the State Highway Administration (SHA) this week to acknowledge it dropped the ball somewhat in Ocean City.Last Saturday’s storm dumped nearly a foot of snow on… Read more »
OC Fire Captain Retires, Takes Post In Florida
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Fire Department Captain Trevor Steedman has retired from his position after serving the resort for nearly three decades to become the new fire chief in Palm Beach Shores, Fla.Steedman began his career in the fire service in 1987 as a cadet firefighter in Ocean City. After nearly three decades in… Read more »
Councilman ‘Speechless’ Over Proposed Land Buy Process; City Looking To Purchase 2nd Street Properties
OCEAN CITY — After debating procedural issues, resort officials this week approved on first reading the purchase of a downtown property that could ultimately be used as a new staging area for the Boardwalk tram.The agenda for Tuesday’s Mayor and Council meeting included a first reading for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a handful… Read more »
Winterfest’s Final Numbers Nearly Identical To 2014
OCEAN CITY — The final tallies for Winterfest of Lights were released this week revealing, as expected, the 2016 numbers fell short of last year’s record-shattering season, but came in almost identical to the prior record in 2014.Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights wrapped up its 24th year last weekend with fireworks displays on New Year’s… Read more »
Cops And Courts – January 6, 2017
Daughter Swiped Mom’s Credit CardOCEAN PINES — An Ocean Pines woman has been charged with multiple counts of theft after allegedly swiping her mother’s credit card and using it to make purchases including a flat-screen television.According to police reports, a 70-year-old Ocean Pines woman reported her credit cards stolen last Wednesday, Dec. 28. The victim… Read more »