Street repairs
Initial work on culvert expansion and other stormwater improvements on William Street have begun.
“The contract has already staked out the area, so I’m sure we’ll be seeing more activity around that in the next week,” Allen said.
Allen said road closures would be required, but no timetable for those was yet known. She said the town would publicize a schedule as soon as it is available.
Meanwhile, work on West Street has paused, but is not delayed, Allen added.
“The contractor has got three subs he’s working with, so he’s coordinating that, but we still expect it to be finished within the timeframe we committed to, which was two-to-three weeks from the last council meeting [July 23],” Allen said.
Believe in Tomorrow
Town Administrator Laura Allen said the town staff has been preparing for the inaugural Believe in Tomorrow Block Party, Saturday Aug. 12 from 6-9 p.m.
The festival, which will raise money to provide weeklong excursions in Ocean City for critically ill children and their families, will be largely based on Main, Pitt and Commerce streets. The event will feature games and activities for children and adults, as well as live music, vendors and food.
Allen and other town employees met with organizers to discuss the parking layout and road closures last Thursday.
Slow Down in Our Town
Allen said the town had received positive feedback about the new “Slow Down in Our Town” banners, encouraging motorists to watch their speeds and be aware of the heavy pedestrian traffic downtown.
“There’s still a lot of concerns about speed,” Allen said. “The police department will be putting up speed boards that track [the speed of cars] more frequently downtown, especially on Broad Street. We just ask folks to be mindful when you’re driving through downtown and to be cautious.”
Initial work on culvert expansion and other stormwater improvements on William Street have begun.
“The contract has already staked out the area, so I’m sure we’ll be seeing more activity around that in the next week,” Allen said.
Allen said road closures would be required, but no timetable for those was yet known. She said the town would publicize a schedule as soon as it is available.
Meanwhile, work on West Street has paused, but is not delayed, Allen added.
“The contractor has got three subs he’s working with, so he’s coordinating that, but we still expect it to be finished within the timeframe we committed to, which was two-to-three weeks from the last council meeting [July 23],” Allen said.
Believe in Tomorrow
Town Administrator Laura Allen said the town staff has been preparing for the inaugural Believe in Tomorrow Block Party, Saturday Aug. 12 from 6-9 p.m.
The festival, which will raise money to provide weeklong excursions in Ocean City for critically ill children and their families, will be largely based on Main, Pitt and Commerce streets. The event will feature games and activities for children and adults, as well as live music, vendors and food.
Allen and other town employees met with organizers to discuss the parking layout and road closures last Thursday.
Slow Down in Our Town
Allen said the town had received positive feedback about the new “Slow Down in Our Town” banners, encouraging motorists to watch their speeds and be aware of the heavy pedestrian traffic downtown.
“There’s still a lot of concerns about speed,” Allen said. “The police department will be putting up speed boards that track [the speed of cars] more frequently downtown, especially on Broad Street. We just ask folks to be mindful when you’re driving through downtown and to be cautious.”