OCEAN CITY – A portion of Chicago Avenue will officially close following a second reading this week.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them the second reading of Ordinance 2023-17, authorizing the closure of Chicago Avenue between 3rd and 4th streets. As redevelopment of the Downtown Recreation Project advances, officials came before the Mayor… Read more »
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Council Advances Air Rights Conveyance For Hotel Project
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance granting air rights above Washington Lane to the developer of an oceanfront hotel will advance to a second reading, but not before staff reviews accessory uses on the property.On Monday, the Mayor and Council voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance conveying air rights above a portion of… Read more »
Fenwick Officials Continue To Review Noise Ordinance
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island continue to explore new noise ordinance parameters.Last Thursday, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger presented members of the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee with an update on the town’s noise ordinance. With a directive from the town council to review existing regulations, she said City Solicitor Luke Mette continues to… Read more »
South Station Group To Share Recommendations
OCEAN PINES – Officials will come before the Ocean Pines board this month with recommendations for the South Station replacement project.Last week, General Manager John Viola presented the Ocean Pines Board of Directors with an update on the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) South Station project. As a work group continues to explore the… Read more »
Planning Continues For New Pines Kick-Off Event
OCEAN PINES – Planning for a community showcase event will move forward with support from the Ocean Pines board.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors agreed to have a new work group continue planning for an Ocean Pines Season Kick-Off event next spring. Work group representatives Gary Miller and Linda Yurche said the board’s… Read more »
Room Tax Hike Efforts Underway
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they will make another attempt at enabling legislation to allow the county to increase its room tax rate.On Monday, City Manager Terry McGean told the Mayor and Council officials have been working with state elected leaders and the town’s lobbyist to reintroduce a bill in the 2024 General Assembly session… Read more »
Grant Sought For Baltimore Avenue Project
OCEAN CITY – Officials are seeking a $20 million grant to redevelop Baltimore Avenue.On Monday, City Manager Terry McGean presented the Mayor and Council with an update on the Baltimore Avenue redevelopment project. While the project was delayed earlier this year because of funding, he said officials were seeking a federal grant to offset costs.“Currently… Read more »
BOEM To Accept Public Comments On US Wind Offshore Project
OCEAN CITY – Officials say the public will have 45 days to comment on an environmental impact statement regarding US Wind’s offshore wind energy project.Late last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that a draft environmental impact statement on US Wind’s Construction and Operations Plan would be published on Oct. 6, setting… Read more »
Resort Officials, Businesses Report Successful Oceans Calling Weekend; Mayor: ‘It Showed Us What We Can Do’
OCEAN CITY – While acknowledging that a few issues will need to be worked out, resort officials and business owners this week are celebrating the success of the Oceans Calling Festival.Roughly 50,000 attendees descended on downtown Ocean City last Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the first-ever Oceans Calling Festival. Highlighted by more than 30 performances… Read more »
Air Rights Conveyance For Hotel Development Advances; Staff To Review Project’s Accessory Uses
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance granting air rights above Washington Lane to the developer of an oceanfront hotel will advance to a second reading, but not before staff reviews accessory uses on the property.On Monday, the Mayor and Council voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance conveying air rights above a portion of… Read more »