Ocean City voters heading to cast their ballots in next week’s municipal election do not have a lot of choices to make, as the incumbent mayor is unopposed and there are only six candidates for the four open seats on the Ocean City Council. However, those facts do not mean this election is not important.We… Read more »
The Worcester County Commissioners made a major decision this week in approving a text amendment creating a casino entertainment district. It will be a vote leading to the transformation of the Ocean Downs Casino property on Route 589. It will also be a vote referred to often in the future when attorneys bring similar overlay… Read more »
Some weighty decisions are on the horizon in Ocean City as officials are most likely facing a multi-year right sizing of the resort’s police force.At a meeting last month when the hiring of an additional 10 police officers was approved by the Mayor and Council, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro outlined his reasons for needing more… Read more »
All the indications were evident leading up to Tuesday – Berlin voters wanted change and they showed up in record numbers to elect new representatives. The 18% property tax rate increase of 2019 startled town residents, resulting in a new interest in town government affairs and an increased focus on the elected representatives.While pragmatism keeps… Read more »
Tuesday marks an historic election for the Town of Berlin. It’s a vote that’s desperately needed to ease a caustic temperament surrounding government operations for the last two years. There is plenty of reason for Berliners to find fault with the way the town has been governed. After all, the government’s last two years have… Read more »
It was stunning to see the typically conservative Worcester County Commissioners sign off on the purchase of a riverboat to boost south end tourism.While the goal is noble, even the most ardent of supporters must acknowledge this approximately $350,000 purchase was rushed. The fact an emergency meeting was called to discuss the purchase, which was… Read more »
There has been much discussion about biking on the Boardwalk over the last two months.The Ocean City Mayor and Council agreed in August to permit bikes on the Boardwalk during the traditional summer months till 2 p.m. rather than the typical 11 a.m. Whether these expanded hours will be allowed next summer is uncertain with… Read more »
The tough talk ahead of this month’s pop-up vehicle rally in Ocean City is nothing new and time will tell whether it’s just words or whether the town’s multi-pronged plan can be executed.The true measure of the town’s initiatives will take time. It could be years, but there appears to be a new course of… Read more »
Too many parallels are being drawn between this weekend’s Ocean City Jeep Week being held versus next month’s Ocean City BikeFest/Delmarva Bike Week being canceled.Though both special events are for-profit operations, there are few similarities between the two events. The bike events are massive in crowds compared to the jeep weekend events. Though both are… Read more »
Once again, the Ocean City Mayor and Council has demonstrated an inability to be consistent with decisions.While taking a case-by-case approach to matters is a sound policy in this ever-changing culture, there must be a semblance of a policy guiding the decision making. The city’s strategic plan model is to be the guide in typical… Read more »