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Mayor's Update on Water Leaks From Frozen Pipes


February 10, 2026 Dear Friends,With the warming temperatures, our Fire Department has been called to many properties where water is flowing from pipes that have frozen and burst.If you see or suspect a water leak, please report it promptly by callin…

Video of Boardwalk Subcommittee Community Meeting on Feb. 7


The City Council-appointed Boardwalk Subcommittee held a public information meeting on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at 10 a.m. in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall at the Ocean City Free Public Library (1735 Simpson Avenue). The subcommittee provided an upda…

Mayor's Update — Feb. 6, 2026


February 6, 2026 Dear Friends,Our Public Works team is still working to clear ice and snow for more parking at our schools and churches. They did an amazing job cleaning up the downtown, and they’re still going strong. I can’t say enough about what …

Volunteers Sought for Historic Preservation Commission


Ocean City seeks volunteers for the Historic Preservation Commission.Meetings are typically held on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The Historic Preservation Commission serves the following purposes:Identify, record and maintain a system to…

Volunteer Sought for Utility Advisory Commission


Ocean City seeks a volunteer to fill a seat on the Utility Advisory Commission.Meetings are typically held on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. at City Hall. Members serve a four-year term.The Utility Advisory Commission serves the following purposes:To …

Ocean City Launches New Portal for Records Requests


Ocean City has implemented a new electronic system for the public to make records requests.The new online portal is designed to make the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request process more efficient. Requestors can easily and quickly submit OPRA req…

Citizens' Police Academy Accepting 2026 Applications


The Ocean City Police Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens’ Police Academy. Join us to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the everyday life of a law enforcement officer.OUR OBJECTIVEThe Ocean City Citizens’ Police Academy was o…

Ocean City Dog Park to Close Temporarily for Renovations


The Ocean City Dog Park at 45th Street and Haven Avenue will be closed for renovations beginning on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.The renovations will include installation of a new main pavilion, removal of a concrete planter wall and various fencing repair…

E-Bike, Bicycle, Pedestrian and Motor Vehicle Laws


The information below was compiled by the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office to make the public aware of e-bike, e-scooter, bicycle, pedestrian and motor vehicle laws.

Mayor's Update -- Oct. 21, 2022


Dear Friends,We hosted a pre-construction meeting on Thursday for the upcoming beachfill project, and crews began surveying the beaches today to determine exactly what is needed. The tentative plan is for Ocean City to receive approximately 1.2 mill…