An Ocean City congregation has been fined $3,000 for what town officials call a non-permitted homeless shelter. The situation underscores the tension between local regulations and the desire to assist the homeless in the community.

Greenbriar Hills Country Club’s decision to build four pickleball courts near neighboring homes in 2023 has raised questions about responsible planning and city compliance. Critics argue that no matter how established an institution might be, it must still follow local regulations—especially when members’ resources are at stake.