St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is preparing to file a federal lawsuit against Ocean City, Maryland, to stop the resort town from shutting down its overnight shelter for unhoused people.
On both June 8 and 9, the church received citations from the town saying it must pay a fine of $1,000 per day or close the shelter on its property. On both occasions, Ocean City’s director of planning and community development, George M. Bendler, hand-delivered the citations while accompanied by a witness.
The Rev. Jill Williams, St. Paul’s by-the-Sea’s rector, told ENS in a June 9 interview that she has no plans to close the shelter or pay the fines. To read more, click here
