Sports really do provide special moments.Beckett’s middle school lacrosse team traveled to Easton last week for a game and got crushed. There was a wonderful silver lining though. With the game well in hand, the opposing coach called time out with five seconds left. What could he possibly need to do in the last five… Read more »
Author Archives: Steven Green
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ARPA Funds Best Used On Large Capital Projects
Governments across the country are being provided a bounty of funds from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The first round of disbursements was doled out last July with the other half coming by the end of the current calendar year.The options are broad for the funding and include public… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 20, 2022
Time will tell whether Snow Hill is making the right move investing $193,000 into repairs for the Black-Eyed Susan riverboat to make it a stationary restaurant this summer on the Pocomoke River. Approximately $600,000 in repairs to the hull, hydraulics system and paddlewheel frame were estimated as the original cost to get the boat back… Read more »
Things I Like – May 20, 2022
The Berlin Farmers MarketRainy day board gamesA one-hour fog delaySteak and asparagus on the grillThis spring’s temperature extremesThe south’s different takes on shrimp and gritsA day off from the computerSteamed crabs and corn on the cobFriday lunches with my wifeFreshly laundered shirtsA kid giggling in his sleep
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 13, 2022
Though it appears to be a divisive issue for Berlin, the Worcester County Commissioners did include in Berlin’s annual grant $122,000 for a potential Flower Street roundabout. Before approving the money, which will provide the town with half of the estimated funds to design and study the project, the commissioners briefly discussed the roundabout’s possibility.It… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – May 13, 2022
Inspiration comes in all forms, and a source this week was Elizabeth Bonker.A 24-year-old woman from New Jersey with non-verbal Autism, Bonker was one of Rollins College’s five valedictorians, achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. The four other valedictorians requested Bonker deliver the speech during the graduation ceremony. Her speech was six minutes long and presented… Read more »
Things I Like – May 13, 2022
Trying out a new roller coasterGetting away on a rainy weekendCautious young driversAsking a question when the answer is already knownA hotel with a heated poolWaterfront cocktails with friendsSenior citizens in a tie dyeMy teen overcoming adversityOvertime game emotionsDifferent takes on Osso BucoA talented young artist
County Right Not To Set Precedent
The Worcester County Commissioners flirted with a dangerous precedent this week, but they did not make the mistake in the end.By a 3-4 vote, the commissioners opted against a motion to increase mileage and hourly pay rates for local bus contractors beyond what the Worcester County Board of Education approved in its proposed budget. The… Read more »
Things I Like – May 6, 2022
A lively live auction at a fundraiserHow the Ravens draftBreakfast made by someone elseThe Berlin Farmers Market’s growthGratitude from a kidParents who keep youth sports in perspectiveGrilled shrimp with anythingNot using an alarm clockUnique sea shell collectionsSmell of an old leather baseball gloveA hammock on a beach
Teacher Shortages A Growing Concern
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week across the country, and many local schools and parents showered educators with tokens to demonstrate their gratitude for all they do on a daily basis.These well-intentioned efforts seem to be appreciated by teachers who are in the last month of a long school year. It’s important to demonstrate support and thankfulness… Read more »
