OCEAN CITY — Embattled Ocean City Councilman Mark Paddack was contrite in a letter released Wednesday, discussing an incident earlier this month that has him swirled in a court of social media and colleagues questioning whether he should continue to serve on committees.Paddack sent a letter to the editor on Wednesday attempting to clarify some… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After a two-year stint at the downtown 3rd Street park, Marlin Fest, the spinoff event associated with the White Marlin Open, is moving to the Inlet this August after resort officials signed off on the event this week.In August 2020, amid pandemic distancing requirements and gathering size restrictions, White Marlin Open (WMO)… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s electorate will have the opportunity to vote on an ordinance passed late last year that will scale up the percentage of room tax revenue dedicated to marketing after the town’s elections board this week ratified the number of signatures in a petition for referendum.In December, the Mayor and Council narrowly… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – In a bit of an about-face, resort officials this week did not vote to increase the fee for a beach bonfire after approving the proposed change at budget wrap-up earlier this month.During budget deliberations, the Mayor and Council considered increasing the permit fee for a beach bonfire from the existing $75 to… Read more »
BERLIN– A short-term rental ordinance will take effect in Berlin without the signature of Mayor Zack Tyndall.Tyndall confirmed this week that he would not be signing the ordinance approved by the Berlin Town Council last month regulating short-term rentals. He said he didn’t agree with the residency requirements worked into the ordinance by the council.“I… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The 2022 Maryland General Assembly session closed with sine die last Monday with several weighty statewide issues resolved and a handful of bills germane to the local area making it through.The session closed with a flourish last Monday as state lawmakers closed the books on another session. After two years of COVID… Read more »
BERLIN– Security cameras and other safety improvements are coming to downtown Berlin thanks to a state grant.The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development advised Town of Berlin officials this week that the municipality would be receiving the $76,300 Community Safety Works Business District Grant it applied for. The grant will allow for the purchase… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort tourism officials this week got an early look at a new “Enjoy Every Little Moment” advertising campaign from its new advertising agency.On Monday, the Tourism Commission got an overview of the new campaign being rolled out BVK Advertising through a Zoom meeting.In December, the Mayor and Council confirmed BVK Advertising as… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A proposed reorganization to the city’s pecking order, including the creation of a deputy city manager position, was approved this week by resort officials.Just a couple months into City Manager Terry McGean’s tenure, it has become apparent his office needs a lighter workload, including fewer direct reports. As it stands now, all… Read more »
OCEAN CITY– When professional bull riding comes to Ocean City in June, the promoters could be looking for a little extra funding from the town in exchange for a revenue-sharing program.During Monday’s Tourism Commission meeting, members got an update on the Bulls on the Beach event scheduled for June 3-5 on a portion of the… Read more »