When friends visit from out of town for a few daysThe show, “Special Opts: Lioness”Young people reading on the beachSunsets to the 1812 Overture at Fager’sMr. Splash at the Orioles gamesOcean dips with my sonsA bench for some Boardwalk people watchingFinding a show worth bingeingHow clean the OC beach is each morningNational Night Out eventsWhen… Read more »
Author Archives: Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 28, 2023
As more details become known, it’s clear an apt word to describe this fall’s Oceans Calling Festival would be unprecedented.It’s been interesting to observe the early planning that is currently taking place in advance of the late September event. In fact, it appears city officials have been working with festival promoters for many months on… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 28, 2023
A guilty pleasure of mine continues to be reading the website, raisingteenstoday.com. This fun little nugget popped up this week.It was a listing, titled Things No One Tells You About Raising Teenagers. You’ll go broke paying for groceries, braces, car insurance and new cell phones That your teen’s favorite responses will be, “I’ll do it… Read more »
Things I Like – July 28, 2023
A cold beer in hand whenever I grillLamb chopsLocals doing well in fishing tourneysThe view from the Verrazano BridgeBeach days so long multiple meals are involvedA quick summer stormMessi’s debut in the MLSThe movie, “Good Will Hunting”My son’s passion for the LeBron Vs. Jordan debateBeing busy, but not chaoticA work day with no meetings
Summer Camp Provides Valuable Opportunities
Over the course of four weeks this summer, more than 100 local students took part in the Skilled Trades, Agriculture, Tourism and Technology Program (STATT Camp) at Worcester Technical High School.While summer is thought of as quiet times in most schools, Worcester Tech hosted two camp sessions this summer for total of four weeks. Each… Read more »
A Costly, But Necessary Wind Farm Decision
It seems like far too much money, but it’s smart business for the Town of Ocean City to work with a consultant to review offshore wind farm plans as they materialize.The Ocean City Mayor and Council was unified this week in approving a $175,000 contract with SLR International, an England-based consulting firm that will review… Read more »
Things I Like – July 21, 2023
A pool dip after a beach dayFinding a good pen brand and sticking with itHalf-day Fridays in the summerA rainy weekend day following a long beach dayLightweight pants for the summerOld sayings that stay true through the yearsThe view looking south from the Inlet jettyLearning a new wordNot owning an ashtrayA night away for a… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 21, 2023
That was a big deal.My thought as I drove off from Worcester Technical School Monday morning. I may have even said it aloud to myself.After hearing great things about it, Pam researched over the last couple months the county’s STATT Camp Program (Skilled Trades, Agriculture, Tourism and Technology Program) at Worcester Tech for Carson, 13…. Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 21, 2023
There should be some news on the proposed Margaritaville project in Ocean City soon. Slated to be built on property formerly home to the Phillips Beach Plaza between 13th and 14th streets, Margaritaville, as currently is known, is proposed to consist of 257 hotel rooms, three restaurants, at least one bar, three outdoor pools, one… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 14, 2023
Does the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office need a $321,000 armored rescue vehicle? Maybe, maybe not. An argument could be made for and against, but there’s no disputing the timing of last week’s approval is dubious considering the current hubbub surrounding education spending.Back in May, I wrote this expenditure was prime to be cut once again… Read more »