Posts Tagged ‘Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan’
Ocean City, MD Rejects Monetary Offer from US Wind to Silence Negative Comments to Offshore Wind Turbine Issue
Recently, US Wind, the company planning to build 940 tall wind turbines as close as 10.9 miles off the coast of Ocean City, has engaged in discussions with Delaware Resort Communities offering them Community Benefit Packages. The packages offer payments up to $2 million dollars to be dispersed to these communities over a 20-year period.…
Read MoreSpecial Meeting of Rehoboth Beach Town Commission Tuesday – on Offshore Wind
The Rehoboth Beach City Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday at 9am to address offshore wind projects that are planned for construction off the Delaware coast. Local, state and federal officials will be taking part – as well as representatives from the wind power industry and the University of Delaware. Members of the…
Read MoreSeason’s 1st White Marlin Catch Worth $5,000
White Marlin excitement is building in Ocean City. The first White Marlin caught this season is worth $5,000 to Kevin Gibbs, who reeled in the marlin June 7th aboard the “Wrecker” vessel, captained by Jeremy Blunt. Gibbs then released the white marlin.Gibbs received a $5,000 check at this week’s meeting of Mayor and Council. “Ocean…
Read MoreOcean City Honors The Fallen On Memorial Day As It Welcomes Summer Visitors
Ocean City, its visitors and locals remembered the true spirit of Memorial Day during a stirring ceremony Monday to also welcome the unofficial start of summer.Two skydivers from Skydive OC delivered the American flag and Ocean City flag from a height of about 5,000 feet. Mayor Rick Meehan and others also took part in the…
Read MoreUpdate: Worcester Co. Hosts Public Hearing Tue. On Sports Complex Proposal
Update: Worcester County Government released the follow details Monday about several ways to take part in Tuesday’s public hearing on the sports complex proposal: Three options are available for the scheduled public hearings at Stephen Decatur High School on April 19 at 6 p.m. on a proposal to purchase property in the Berlin area to…
Read MoreOcean City Vigil Tue. Night To Show Solidarity With Ukraine
Ocean City and the surrounding community will show support for Ukraine at a vigil tonight (Tuesday), as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues.Mayor Rick Meehan is expected to attend, as well as members of Ocean City Council and a local pastor.The vigil is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. near the Life Saving Station Museum at…
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