FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island’s town manager will retire in April.In a council meeting last Friday, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger announced the retirement of Town Manager Pat Schuchman.She will step down from her position in April.“Pat Schuchman has advised us that she will be retiring as of April,” she said. “She has devoted 27 years of… Read more »
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Fenwick Council Unanimously Opposes Retail Marijuana
FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance banning the operation of marijuana facilities will advance to a second reading following a favorable vote last week.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance banning the operation of marijuana manufacturing, testing or retail facilities on first reading. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger said the ordinance, drafted… Read more »
Fenwick Group Talks Route 1 Improvements
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials continue to explore Route 1 safety measures in Fenwick Island.On Tuesday, members of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee continued brainstorming ways to improve safety along Route 1, the roadway dividing the east and west sides of town. Councilman Ed Bishop, committee chair, said one of the town’s efforts include working… Read more »
Fenwick Group OK’s Dredge Support
FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committee agreed this week to accept a $59,000 proposal from a Lewes-based engineering firm to support bidding work related to the town’s dredging project.On Monday, the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee voted 6-0 to accept a $59,000 proposal from Anchor QEA. Steve Bagnull, project manager, said the document includes $4,000… Read more »
Snow Hill Holds Halloween Festivities
SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill will once again host a Halloween Block Party.On Oct. 28, beginning at 6 p.m., the Town of Snow Hill, in partnership with Maryland’s Coast, Downtown Snow Hill and Tides & Vine, will host the second annual Snow Hill Halloween Block Party.Nancy Hendricks, co-chair of the town’s promotion… Read more »
Brief Filed In Knupp Dismissal Appeal
SNOW HILL – The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is requesting oral arguments be heard in a case that was recently dismissed in Worcester County Circuit Court.Last Thursday, the Office of the Attorney General filed its brief with the Appellate Court of Maryland regarding the case against Tyler Mailloux, a local man whose traffic charges were… Read more »
BOEM Hosts Offshore Wind Meeting; Public Comments Accepted Through Nov. 20
OCEAN CITY – Community members came out in droves this week to share their comments regarding an offshore wind project near Ocean City.On Tuesday evening, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) hosted the first of two in-person public meetings regarding a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on US Wind’s offshore wind project. Lorena Edenfield,… Read more »
OCFD Recognizes Fallen Firefighter With Engine Rededication
OCEAN CITY – Officials recognized the sacrifice of a former Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company chief with an engine rededication this week.On Tuesday, officials with the Ocean City Fire Department gathered at Fire Station 5 in West Ocean City to honor former Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Chief Ralph R. Dennis with an engine rededication… Read more »
Diakonia Pilot Program Shares Successes, Needs
OCEAN CITY – Officials at Diakonia say additional resources are needed to expand its Rapid Response Team, a pilot program that has assisted more than 100 homeless individuals this year.From April to August, members of Diakonia’s new Rapid Response Team (RRT) provided immediate assistance to 118 people facing homelessness. Executive Director Ken Argot said the… Read more »
OC Officials Approve New Police Manual
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week voted to approve a new policy manual for the Ocean City Police Department.On Monday, the Mayor and Council voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to approve the new Ocean City Police Department policy manual. Officials say the manual implements new policies in compliance with state and federal… Read more »