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State’s medevac can now set down uptown With Northside Park pad, digital mapping, helos can land in inclement weather By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Nov. 3, 2023) Ocean City’s Northside Park is on track to make history as the first non-airport or hospital helipad in the state to have digital mapping capabilities to land medical helicopters on site. “It’s basically about having the ability of public safety to be able to get patients out as quickly as we can to trauma centers,” Deputy City Manager Jay Harmon said during a City Council work session this week of a new partnership between the Ocean City Fire Department and the Maryland State Police to establish a Helicopter Instrument Approach
Procedure and Departure Procedure at the park’s West Lagoon Field. “If it saves one life it’s worth what we’re asking for,” he continued. Fire department officials and state police representatives attended the Tuesday meeting to ask council members to approve $43,000 to buy portable lighting, and pay for a flight validation assessment and annual airspace review to launch the program. Council members fully supported the request and voted 6-0, with Councilman John Gehrig absent, to advance it. Fire Chief Richard Bowers explained that the Helicopter Instrument Approach Procedure and Departure Procedure is a digital flight plan that will expand the abilities of aerial medical transportation. “This digital flight path will enable See FIRST Page 8
Restoring Henry Hotel mission of foundation First order of business will be raising money to give structure physical support
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A WALK ON THE WET SIDE
A rain-soaked Boardwalk can be a lonely place, as shown in this scene captured by local photographer Lee Wilkinson. But one rainy night hardly put a damper on an otherwise balmy October.
By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Nov. 3, 2023) A foundation formed to restore and add on to the historic Henry Hotel is launching a website as members turn to the public for help with fundraising for the project. Today, the website is set to launch, and people can find it at henryhotel.org. It will serve as a new informational hub for the Henry Hotel Foundation, a nonprofit founded by foundation President
Nancy Howard. The website currently is minimal and undergoing development, but soon people will be able to find more about the hotel’s history and submit donations there to help fund infrastructure upgrades and educational resources that foundation organizers plan to build into the hotel in the coming years, Howard said. The current building, which sits on the corner of Baltimore Avenue and South Division Street, was constructed in 1916 to replace an earlier structure that burnt down, according to a short history of the hotel written by Gordon Katz of the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum. See DOWNTOWN Page 3
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Downtown OC Henry Hotel opened in 1927 Continued from Page 1 Charles T. Henry, a black businessman from Berlin, bought the building in 1926 and opened “Henry’s Colored Hotel” in 1927. At the time, it was one of five places in Ocean City that catered exclusively to black seasonal workers and visitors, according to Katz’s history. Pearl Bonner acquired the hotel’s property title in 1973 after running the hotel for two mortgage holders. Bonner died in 2003 and passed the hotel down to her three daughters. Howard said that Bonner’s two living daughters, Yvonne Camper and Carole Bright, now own the hotel, which was named an African American heritage site on the Lower Eastern Shore on May 3, 2007, according to Katz. Besides crowd-sourcing funding, Howard also hopes the website will assist the foundation members in reaching anyone who has a link to, or something to share about, the hotel’s history. “We are trying to find people who have a connection to the Henry Hotel. People that actually would have stayed in the Henry Hotel — they’re dying now. It’s been a long time, and we’re trying to find anybody who has a relative who might have stayed at the Henry Hotel,” Howard said. She said that they also intend to reach anyone who could offer more information about the Black experience in northern Worcester County through the 1900s. There are tentative plans to turn the hotel’s first floor into a museum and education center, which would serve as a place to learn about just that, Howard said. “When you do history like this, I
think you walk a fine line about glorifying something or condemning something. It’s neither, it’s just reporting on it … By denying it, it’s not going to go away. And we’re certainly not trying to glorify it, but we’re just trying to put it out there so that people know the full history,” Howard said regarding the history of segregation. Before anything can be done on the inside, Howard said they must make significant infrastructural improvements to the outside, and they will start by constructing a muchneeded foundation for the building — that’s a concrete foundation, not to be confused with the nonprofit foundation. “We have to have a foundation put down because God knows how that hotel is still standing (with) the winds and the rains and the standing water, and if you look underneath of it, there’s nothing there. I mean, there’s no foundation,” Howard said. Howard expects the project to cost about $300,000, and it would involve lifting the building to add the foundation under it, she said. To help cover the cost, the Henry Hotel Foundation has applied for a grant from the Maryland Historical Trust’s African American Heritage Preservation Program that could grant them up to $250,000 in funding. Howard and other organizers are awaiting an answer for the application. They expect to hear from the program by the end of the year. “If we are lucky enough to get the foundation built in 2024, we will have put in for other grants, and then in 2025, hopefully do the rest of the exterior, and then in 2026, just keep
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The Henry Hotel Foundation is launching a new website where people can go to learn more about the hotel’s history and submit donations that will help fund planned renovations for the building. Pictured is the Henry Hotel, which sits on the corner of Baltimore Avenue and South Division Street.
going to get started on renovating the interior,” Howard said. The foundation has applied for other smaller grants to make up the rest of the money, and members hope that opening the website will help add another revenue stream through public donations, Howard said. After the foundation is built, the
nonprofit will move on to the siding, roof and entire exterior, which Howard estimated to cost $2 million to $2.5 million. Then comes the planning and renovation of the interior to create the museum and learning center. Howard said there are a slew of eduSee HISTORIC Page 9
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OC Council halts proposed parking code amendment
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Pictured is a minimum driveway apron and inlet garage door used as an example during discussions resort planning commissioners recently had about a proposed parking code amendment. Council members voted not to discuss the proposal and send it back for alterations this week.
By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Nov. 3, 2023) The Ocean City planning commission’s pared down version of a proposed zoning code amendment that aims to alleviate crowded street parking through amended garage rules will need to be whittled down even more after City Council members voted to keep the commission’s version off future work session agendas. “We rejected it and said we would entertain it again based only on interior garage sizes,” Councilman Peter Buas said during a work session this week of an early version of the amendment that came before both government bodies in a joint session late last year.
“The recommendation has the interior garage size adjustment but also includes other adjustments as well,” he continued. Planning commissioners took marching orders from council members after the last joint session on Dec. 13 and discussed changes to the amendment — which has been in the works for a while — at length during several meetings. After the discussions, commissioners voted in a split majority on Oct. 17 to forward the amendment to council with a favorable recommendation. Code amendments must be approved by the council, whereas the planning commission can only make recommendations. And while this one was presumably going to be set for discussion at an upcoming work session, it will not even make it to an agenda after Buas’ motion during Tuesday’s work session to stop it in its tracks. He said the commissioners essentially ignored the council when they included elements beyond the interior garage spaces in the recommendation. And while Mayor Rick Meehan pointed out that the planning commissioners can bring the rest of the amendments up another time, the council voted 6-0, with Councilman John Gehrig absent, to send the existing one back. “The recommendation was very different than our instructions,” Buas said. The planning commissioners have said the code amendment was proposed to help alleviate crowded street parking. They have argued that vehicles end up on the streets because residents use their garages for general storage rather than vehicles. The original draft of the amendment established the minimum dimensions for garage parking areas in a tiered system, with a one-car garage requiring a 12-foot wide space, twocar garages requiring 23-foot wide spaces, and three-car garages requiring a 34-foot wide spaces. They all were required to be 22 feet deep. After gauging input from the public, who mostly included representatives of the local development community, and discussing the subject at length, the commissioners changed the draft to do away with the tier system and make a distinction between larger and smaller plots. The recommendation that passed proposes that for developments on plots more than 50 feet wide, all garage parking spaces must be a minimum of 10 by 21 feet, and the width of each space must be the same whether it’s a one-, two- or three-car garage. They agreed to keep the minimum number of parking spaces at twoSee GARAGE Page 9
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DIRECT BAYFRONT OCEAN CITY! Luxury 5BR/6BA/2HBA Bayfront home with pool hits the market! This luxury home has 145 feet of water frontage with direct bay views and offers southern exposure. As you walk in the front door of this lovely home you will immediately fall in love with the attention to details and upgrades throughout. An elegant 733 BRADLEY ROAD • OCEAN CITY foyer with marble flooring $3,200,000 greets you as you enter with your eyes drawn to the beautiful Bayfront views and the swimming pool in the courtyard. On the first level you will find a kitchen designed for access in and out to the pool area with plenty of seating and room for entertaining family and friends. Also on the first floor, you will find a Bay front office or playroom for the kids. This home is complete with a home elevator so either take the spiraling stairs to the second level or take the elevator up to the second level. You will be mesmerized by the amazing Bayfront views and endless sunsets this home offers. There are 6 decks off the home for privacy. On the second level you will find a professional chef’s kitchen complete with large center island, high end appliances and plenty of cabinet space adjoining a beautiful, spacious dining room overlooking the bay. The family room is also complete with a gas fireplace for chilly winter nights, making this the perfect home for year-round living or a vacation home. Also, on this floor, you will find a second office, home theater room, or game room. On the third level you will enjoy waking up to the endless water views from your primary bedroom. The primary bath has custom finishes throughout with extensive tile work. The primary bedroom also has a fireplace for romantic evenings and relaxing. Also on this floor are three additional bedrooms, which are spacious and separated nicely from the primary bedroom. This home is over 6000 ft.² and is one of the few Bayfront homes available on the market. So, if you’re looking for a home at the beach, also offering all the thrill of the day with attention to detail look no further. Come take a look at 733 Bradley Rd. today before it’s sold! MDWO2014714
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Stunning 4BR/3BA coastal home with garage in North Ocean City has just been listed! This home is located six blocks from the beach and across the street from Fiesta Park, which has walking trails and a pavilion. After walking through a gracious covered front porch, you are welcomed into this fabulous home. The first level of this beautiful home has two spacious bedrooms, one full bath and a den/study area perfect for working remotely from home. Beautiful hardwood floors lead to the second level where you will find a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. There is a bright and airy dining room directly off the kitchen where you will enjoy making family meals and memories that last a lifetime. Adjoining the kitchen and dining room is a spacious family room with impressive cathedral ceilings. The second level also has the primary bedroom and the primary bath with shower and soaking tub. The second level also has a 12x16 composite deck with vinyl railings. On the third level you’ll find the fourth bedroom and another full bath. The fenced back and side yards have lots of grass for the dogs and kids to play. There is also a patio and grilling area. The home is being sold furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. The home also has a garage and multiple additional parking spaces and street parking. Come take a look at this very rare find before it’s sold! MDW02016242
Stunning 2BR/2BA condo one back from the beach hits the market! This condo is located on 66th street in an ocean block building. The sellers have made many recent upgrades, installing luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, new microwave, new refrigerator, new stove, new dishwasher, new exterior HVAC unit, toilets and kitchen faucet within the last three years. The decks also were tiled in 2019 and the glass sliders leading to the deck were also replaced within the last five years. This would make a great second home or investment property and is being sold fully furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. This is one of the best values at the beach - fully furnished and only one back from the ocean. As you walk through the front door, you will see an inviting living room for entertaining family and friends. There is a dining area off the kitchen with glass sliders leading to a huge covered deck with recently tiled floor. You can hear the waves break from the deck. This is a first floor unit but it's an elevated building so the height off the street is equivalent to a second floor unit. This condo has two large bedrooms and two full baths so there's plenty of room for family and friends. The condo is in walking distance to many restaurants, stores, shops and a supermarket, so once you're here you don’t have to move your car, but the condo is conveniently located to the route 90 bridge, making coming and going a joy. Come take a look today before this amazing property is sold. This condo association is well managed by Mann Properties. MLS MDWO2016172
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32 FORT SUMTER S. THE PARKE @ OCEAN PINES $389,000 Absolutely Stunning home in The Parke at Ocean Pines hits the market! This home has 3BR/2BA with one level living.As you walk to the front door, you’ll be welcomed with a beautiful array of flowers leading to a nicely covered porch area. When you enter this well-kept home, you will see a bright airy table space kitchen with plenty of cabinets, perfect for having friends and family over for dinner. As you walk down the hall there are two bedrooms and a full bath. Continuing down the hallway you enter the living area which opens to the back yard. Off the living area is the beautiful primary bedroom suite with another full bath. Then there is a fullsize laundry room with washer and dryer and a very convenient oversize garage. This home is located in the awardwinning community of The Parke, a 55 and older community in Ocean Pines. The Parke has a fitness center, library, sauna, nature trails, clubhouse, indoor pool and billiard room. So there are plenty of activities to enjoy. This home has been meticulously maintained. The HVAC was replaced in 2023, new carpet was also recently installed as was a new dishwasher in 2022. This home is shown by appointment only, so please schedule your appointment today for a tour and make this beautiful home a reality. MDWO2016462
34862 WEST LINE RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $2,500,000 Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLS DESU184528 LAND
1303 MCHENRY COURT BERLIN • $120,000 Why not build? There's nothing like building the house of your dreams! Large cul-de-sac (11,566 Sqft.) home site in the very desirable Colonial Village location in Ocean Pines. Close to the Yacht Club, Yacht club pool and marina and Mumford's Landing Pool, and located only a few miles from Ocean City’s famous beaches. Ocean Pines is an amenity rich community w/restaurants, shops, tennis, recreational facilities, golf, ball fields, pickleball courts, basketball court, playground, 12 parks, 6 trails, indoor and outdoor pools, 2 marinas, beachfront beach club at 49th Street in Ocean City, and the farmer's market. There is also police protection, fire protection and excellent management. MLS MDWO2008616
1 66TH ST UNIT 101 OCEAN CITY • $499,900
32474 LIGHTHOUSE RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $4,500,000 Prime commercial location in Selbyville of 10.09 acres. This is a rare commercial development opportunity on the busy intersection of Lighthouse Sound Rd. (Route 54) and Hudson Rd. There are already many existing new homes surrounding this property and more than 3,200 additional homes are coming soon. This is the perfect location for a shopping center, multiple smaller retail businesses, and/or medical or other professional offices to serve these homes and the entire Selbyville, Bayside, Fenwick, Ocean City area. The Seller will finance up to 70% of the purchase price at 1 percent below the current prime lending rate for up to 5 years. The property is located 8 miles from the beach! DESU2044978
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10615 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD OCEAN CITY • $5,599,900 JUST REDUCED! $4,899,900 Custom 6BR/6BA/3HBA/ new construction west facing bayfront estate designed and built by David Bradley of Bradley Construction w/ views of both Assawoman Bay and skyline from the property’s L-shaped pool and swim-up bar. Features exceptional craftsmanship w/astute attention to detail, custom finishes/woodwork, and architectural details. A welcoming orange crush bar made w/Port Rush quartz and 1st-floor Den/bedroom ensuite complete w/Murphy bed. Expansive family room has a wall of windows and glass sliders overlooking the bay. Gourmet chef's kitchen just off family room includes plenty of bar seating w/endless bay views. Kitchen boasts GE monogram ss appliances including 6-burner gas range, expansive center island, custom farm sink, w/vegetable sink, hone marble and quartz countertops. White custom Fabuwood cabinets w/undercounter lighting, appliance garages and custom pull outs for easy storage. Floating shelves in kitchen made w/reclaimed wood, and a designer tile backsplash. An expansive butler’s pantry, mud room w/custom shelving, laundry room, half bath on the main floor. White oak stairs, and custom-made glass elevator. 2nd floor spacious ensuite Bayfront bedrooms, each w/its own private balcony. A 4th ensuite bedroom which has been designed as a bunk room w/custom bunk and trundle bed complete w/a port hole. A coffee bar, refrigerator, and full-size laundry on 2nd floor. 3rd floor primary bedroom ensuite w/bay views, cathedral ceilings, turret cupola, coffee bar, fireplace, exquisite tile work, two enormous closets w/wood detailing and shiplap, and expansive covered porch. Primary bath has insulated tub w/jets and faces the bay w/a 6’x6’ circular Anderson window. Bonus room w/soaring ceilings and cupola; separate refrigerator, bar seating, a private deck, half bath, and laundry. A saltwater pool and spa, cabana area complete w/2 outdoor TVs, 2 refrigerators, custom cabinetry/countertops, fire pit area, permits for three lifts and a transient boat, a 50ft pier, dock and ramp. Parking for 6 cars. MLS MDWO2012190
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Ocean City Council updated on transportation projects
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Cars are pictured driving under the drawbridge signal on the Route 50 bridge near the inlet.
By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Nov. 3, 2023) From bottlenecks to bridge spans, an array of local transportation projects both on and off of a 15-item wish list were broken down for Ocean City Council members this week. Representatives of the Maryland State Highway Administration present updates regularly to council members about ongoing and planned projects. At a work session Tuesday, District Engineer Mark Crampton addressed the latest list line-by-line. It began with a question about the installation of six electric vehicle charging stations, which Crampton said are in the works, and concluded with an update on a Route 90 corri-
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dor study. “I guess the ‘Reader’s Digest’ summary is the study is currently funded for $15 million,” Crampton said of the long-planned improvements to the midtown gateway. He added that work is underway and approvals are expected by 2027. Several items detailed planned projects on the Route 50 Bridge going into downtown Ocean City. Crampon said the first two, referring to signal timing and signage, have been addressed. The third detailed concerns about work to the moveable span, which is expected to last until 2026. According to a report on the project, Crampton said work is going on now with intermittent lane closures. Then into the first part of 2024, some machinery within the span will need replaced and the bridge will be closed to openings for a roughly six-week period. “That’s going to be the most noticeable thing,” he said. Following that, there will be some more machinery replacement and work to prevent the span from locking like Crampton said it did in the middle of the summer due to the heat. A letter from the Ocean City Development Corporation regarding the Route 50 bridge was also addressed. The letter included recommendations to improve the aesthetics and use, such as repainting, adding “character” to the tender house, and repairing the chain link pedestrian fence. “In terms of repairs and painting and things like that we are certainly open to dialoguing with the OC folks,” Crampton said. The transition of ladder-style crosswalks to piano, or continental, also got some attention. When Crampton got to the item, he said the crosswalks will be replaced in-kind as the streets are replaced. In response, Councilman Tony DeLuca said continental-style crosswalks are more visible and safe. He said would like to see all of them upgraded to that design if possible. DeLuca also mentioned the ongoing “Reach the Beach” campaign as a “number 16” item that was not on the formal list. “I realize it’s a longterm aspirational goal but more specifically, each of the meetings I bring up a couple of specific bottlenecks that cause at least an hour [delay] each way during the peak season from Baltimore, which is our number one destination,” DeLuca said of the proposal to eliminate all traffic lights between Ocean City and Baltimore and Washington D.C. The multi-phase project, which See REACH Page 8
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