Hopeful For CruisinCompromise In OCEditor:While researching the Maryland vehicle code, I found your May 25 article discussing the various opinions and positions of the residents and the organizers of the Cruisin’ Ocean City car show. I first want to compliment you on a well written article, but I also want to add my own personal anecdote.Our… Read more »
Category: Opinions
Bridge Mishap Leads To Predictable Responses
It was understandable to hear all the Route 50 drawbridge concerns after last weekend’s malfunction that resulted in the bridge being closed for about five hours.It was the worst-case scenario for OceanCity. It happened during the peak summer traffic season and fell on the most inopportune day of the week. Saturday is always the worst… Read more »
Voices From The Reader
Council DefendedEditor:It is my belief that the Ocean City Council is doing a great job. They have created an inviting atmosphere and are doing their best to work to make our great town the best place possible for visitors, vacationers, home owners and business owners. I have found them to be completely accessible and only… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
All 170 feet and 500 tons of the tall ship El Galeon Andalucia will be back in Ocean City next week. Depending on weather and tides, the vessel will make its way through the Inlet on Wednesday, July 30 or Thursday, July 31 with plans to begin offering tours on Friday, Aug. 1.This year the… Read more »
No Major Search Effort Needed For Vacant Post
The Town of Ocean City should not do another major search for its soon to be vacant director of Planning and Community Development.The city did that in 2012 after long-time department head Jesse Houston retired and the national search reportedly attracted dozens of qualified candidates. It was the right decision then to test the market… Read more »
Voices From The Reader
Driver’s Actions InexcusableEditor:This letter is written to the woman who ran into my daughter while she was biking on 146th Street on Wednesday, July 15. I’m curious. Was your schedule so crucial that you couldn’t stop to assist my daughter as she lay in the street all by herself? Were you even aware of your… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Like most in Berlin, I have mixed emotions about the town’s fire siren.On the morning of the 4th of July, it was challenging not to be annoyed by the early morning siren malfunction that consisted of the alarm sounding non-stop for about 30 minutes. A quick call to the town’s non-emergency line revealed it was… Read more »
Ocean City’s Rental Issue A Slippery One
Ocean City has a hot potato on its hands regarding short-term rentals in residential districts, and there are no simple solutions that do not come with enforcement concerns.Although the concept of unruly and inconsiderate renters as neighbors has been a concern among year-round residents for years, the concept was called a “big problem” in May… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Boycott ReflectionEditor:While I sympathize with the sentiment, the DC mayor and councilmembers’ call to boycott Congressman Andy Harris’ district is a classic case of a misconceived proposal to allow one bad apple to spoil the whole bunch.Many of us did not vote for Big Government Republican Harris, who typifies conservative hypocrisy as he claims to… Read more »
Disappointing Outcome With Beach Toys
In bowling terms, after starring down the pins for a long time, Ocean City rolled a gutter ball when it comes to the new beach playground equipment.After making the decision to remove the former wooden playground sets from the beach due to a number of concerns last year, Ocean City officials learned quickly that replacing… Read more »