Be Educated On MetersEditor:Reading Mr. Allen’s reply to recent smart concerns does not make me sleep easier. I would expect his answer to be dismissive and somewhat condescending, as he is a regional vice president of Delmarva Power. I urge interested persons to go to the Smart Meter American Cancer Society site, as well as the Maryland Smart… Read more »

Save Program Open SpaceEditor:Farmers and other landowners are profoundly disappointed to see that Maryland’s proposed 2015 budget eliminates any new funding for Program Open Space. Since 1969, this program has created state and local parks, preserved irreplaceable rare species, and protected farmland and historic sites.We have significant need to protect and conserve the lands and… Read more »

New Union HeadOutlines GoalsEditor:I would like to introduce myself to the community as the newly elected president of the Ocean City Career Fire Fighter/Paramedics- International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 4269. I am proud to say I have worked for the Town of Ocean City Fire Department since April 2005, and just over a month… Read more »

School Board QuestionsEditor:1. How can Common Core be state led when not one parent, commissioner, delegate or senator voted for its adoption?2. Why did the No. 1 school system in the country adopt the untried, untested common core standards? Where is the evidence that Common Core will improve education?3. The school board continually states that… Read more »

Merit To HoldingProfanity DiscussionEditor:Thank you to former police detective Stephen Rusiniak, who contributed a very well written piece in last week’s issue of The Dispatch concerning the use of profane language on the Ocean City Boardwalk.I agree as well that it is very unfortunate to learn that neither Ocean City nor the State of Maryland… Read more »

Smart Meter ConcernsEditor:Delmarva Power has recently mailed a letter informing property owners that the utility company plans to replace traditional electric meters with Smart Meters throughout their service area. However, in that recent letter, Delmarva Power failed to inform customers that the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order that allows customers to Opt-Out… Read more »

Cable Concerns MeritCouncil Attention Editor:As residents of Ocean City, many of us obtain our cable TV, internet, telephone and other data services from Comcast. If you review your monthly Comcast invoice, you will note on page two, a list of charges labeled: Taxes, Surcharges & Fees. Under this heading, you will note: Franchise Fee. Are… Read more »

Dingwall Dinner A SuccessEditor:The Noel Community’s 16th Annual Dinner in loving memory of Father David Dingwall was a success.Over the past six weeks, there have been many tears and prayers. Our local community of individuals, churches, businesses and civic groups came together to provide the needed food and companionship on Christmas Day. With your support,… Read more »

Appreciation Expressed Editor: Once again, the Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917 had a successful Christmas Gala, held this year at the Knights of Columbus Hall. We greatly appreciate the beautiful decorations put up by Mr. Rick Fairbend of the Knights and his committees. The local businesses were very generous in donating to the event. We… Read more »

Volunteering Rewarding Editor: As a volunteer at the Worcester County Humane Society I feel the need to inform the public that there are still many loving and hardworking volunteers and employees who love and take care of all the cats and dogs at the shelter seven days a week. All of us who are at… Read more »