“Now Is Not the Time to Visit Ocean City” Cautions Mayor Rick Meehan Ocean City, Maryland – (March 19, 2020): As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to change on a minute-by-minute basis, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and the City Council are urging citizens to stay home, be responsible and avoid crowds. State of Maryland Governor…
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Mayor Urges Citizens to Be Part of Efforts to Flatten the Curve Ocean City, Maryland – (March 18, 2020): With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the Town of Ocean City has instituted several changes in day-to-day operations. Although many changes will be invisible to the public, public safety personnel MAY be wearing Personal Protective Equipment…
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Only “Essential” Business Permitted in City Buildings OCEAN CITY, MD – (March 17, 2020): Enhanced measures are continuing to be made throughout the Town of Ocean City in order to protect the health and safety of employees, residents and visitors. During the current preventative phase of emergency operations, several Town facilities will remain open with limitations…
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Mayor Declares Civil Emergency, Gov. Orders Bars & Restaurants to Close, & Modified Schedules Continue for Town Services, Programs and Events OCEAN CITY, MD – (March 16, 2020): On Monday, March 16, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan signed a local declaration of emergency proclaiming COVID-19 a health crisis in Ocean City. After following the strict…
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Public Service Commission to Conduct Evidentiary Hearings for Offshore Wind Projects OCEAN CITY, MD – (February 18, 2020): Ocean City officials are pleased with the recent orders issued by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct evidentiary hearings in two offshore wind projects impacting Ocean City’s coast. The orders, which were released late last…
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