FENWICK ISLAND – A final draft of Fenwick Island’s comprehensive plan will advance to the state for approval.Last month, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve the final draft of the town’s comprehensive plan and to forward it to the state for a final review. Officials say the planning document includes responses to… Read more »
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OC Group Shares Cleanup Efforts
OCEAN CITY – Following a successful trash collection effort in 2023, a grassroots organization is hoping to continue its cleanup efforts in the new year.Throughout the course of 2023, Beach Heroes-OC volunteers removed roughly 14.6 tons of trash and debris in Ocean City. Now, as the new year commences, the group is eager to continue… Read more »
Pines Group Begins Budget Review
OCEAN PINES – An Ocean Pines committee began its annual review of the proposed 2024-2025 budget this week.On Wednesday, General Manager John Viola presented members of the Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee with the coming year’s proposed spending plan, which reflects total revenues and operating expenses of $15,313,061, bulkhead replacement expenses of $1,117,212 and… Read more »
OCDC Selects Ocean Bowl Mural Design; Residents Voice Opposition
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) has selected an Annapolis-based artist to complete a mural at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park.Following a months-long vetting process, the OCDC on Tuesday announced it had selected Jeff Huntington, a professional artist working under the name JAHRU, to paint his submitted design at the Ocean Bowl… Read more »
Henry Hotel Foundation Scores $250K Grant For Restoration Efforts
OCEAN CITY – A $250,000 grant will allow a local nonprofit to begin the restoration of the historic Henry Hotel.On Wednesday, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved $5 million in African American Heritage Preservation Program funding to 24 projects and organizations across the state.Among the recipients was the Henry Hotel Foundation, an Ocean City… Read more »
Penguin Swim Attracts 900-Plus, Raises $109K For Atlantic General Hospital
OCEAN CITY – More than 900 people braved the chilly ocean waters off 91st Street this week to raise funds for Atlantic General Hospital.On New Year’s Day, 910 participants – sporting costumes and bathing suits – took a plunge into the Atlantic Ocean for the 30th Annual Penguin Swim. This year, the hospital reported a… Read more »
Del., US Wind To Negotiate Over Park Lease, Benefits
OCEAN CITY – US Wind and the state of Delaware will begin negotiating a lease agreement that could bring financial incentives to residents and ratepayers.Last week, Delaware Gov. John Carney announced the start of formal negotiations between the state and US Wind to bring an underground cable landing to 3Rs Beach in Delaware Seashore State… Read more »
Fenwick Freeze Fundraiser Planned For New Year’s Day
FENWICK ISLAND – Community members are invited to the 19th annual Fenwick Freeze fundraiser.On Monday, Jan. 1, the Town of Fenwick Island and the Fenwick Island Beach Committee will host the 19th annual Fenwick Freeze. Councilwoman Jacque Napolitano, chair of the town’s beach committee, encouraged everyone to participate in the yearly fundraiser and support the… Read more »
Inside Out Car Care Expands Business To OC Area
OCEAN CITY – Why buy a new car when you can take care of the one you have?That’s what owner Joe Farro says people can do at Inside Out Car Care.Since 1989, the Salisbury-based business has offered detail services for all makes and models of vehicles. Now with a second location near Ocean City, he… Read more »
Pines Board Adopts Resolution Changes
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials recently voted to revise the association’s procedures for addressing lot maintenance.This month, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors voted on second reading to amend Resolution M-04, which addresses the maintenance of member-owned lots. Director Elaine Brady said the revised policy not only aligns with changes recently made to Resolution… Read more »