In this jam-packed episode of The OCNJ Local, the Local Guys are joined by two returning guests and key voices in the local business community—Caitlin Quirk, President of the Downtown Merchants Association, and Wes Kazmark, President of the Boardwalk Merchants Association. Together, they break down the recent meetings and votes held by both merchant associations, their reasoning behind backing the project, and what it could mean for Ocean City’s future. We explore the community’s emotional connection to the now-closed amusement park, the practical limitations of reviving it, and how the proposed hotel may breathe new life into the boardwalk and downtown economy.

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