It was appalling to hear elected official salaries, and the mere suggestion it should be higher, even discussed this week, particularly at a time when governments are slashing spending across the board, leaving vacant positions unfilled, increasing parking fees, cutting services and sending people to the unemployment line.At City Hall this week, however, that’s exactly… Read more »
Category: Editorial
Legitimate Questions Not Personal
Liquor Control Board (LCB) Chairman Donald Hastings got some things off his proverbial chest at this week’s meeting. Hastings, former spokesman for the board, made it clear he is unhappy with this paper’s ongoing coverage and specifically went on the offensive against Staff Writer Bryan Russo.It’s not surprising that he is not pleased with the… Read more »
Politics Has Always Been Part Of LCB Debate
Politics often clouds issues and that is certainly the case with the ongoing questions surrounding the future of the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County (LCB).Last week it was reported Delegate Jim Mathias would be requesting an audit of the LCB by the Comptroller’s Office. That made some headlines around the area and subsequently lots… Read more »
Crowd Disparities Merit Some Discussion
Crowd Disparities Merit Some DiscussionJudging the success of the summer season has long been tricky business, and it frequently just depends on whom you ask and in what industry they are in. One operation’s week of high sales can pale to a competitor across the street, while the same two businesses could see the opposite… Read more »
Sizing Up The Ongoing LCB Issues
Sizing Up The Ongoing LCB IssuesMoney is at the heart of the debate over the future of the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County (LCB), and that’s how it should be. This is not a complicated issue, but there are a lot of interesting aspects to it and how much in funds the organization returns… Read more »
‘Buy Local’ Campaign A Worthwhile One
‘Buy Local’ Campaign A Worthwhile OneSome tourism campaigns are long on pomp and circumstance and short on substance, but a current promotion organized by the state is well timed and appropriate for our state and these challenging times.No matter the economy, it’s always wise to support local businesses because their employees live here, they pay… Read more »
Councils Must Weigh In On LCB Debate
The Liquor Control Board for Worcester County (LCB) needs to be abolished.We thought this back in 1998, the last time the LCB’s future was put before county voters, and we continue to endorse its abolition today.Not much has changed over the last 12 years. The LCB has had several personnel shifts in leadership and management,… Read more »
Health Insurance For Elected Folks Needs A Review
Being an elected official is a thankless job, but rest assured there are plenty of perks to go along with it.In Ocean City, along with respectable and understandable salaries, these officials also receive wonderful health insurance coverage, and they only pay 10 percent of the cost.What’s galling is historically nearly every elected official, and oftentimes… Read more »
Can Air Show Be More Than Daytripper Event?
Last weekend was a memorable one in Ocean City, as numerous special events were held simultaneously. While traffic was a nightmare at times, most accounts indicate the events went off without a hitch and all went as smooth as could be expected from a logistical standpoint.According to demoflush estimates, 205,882 came to town for the… Read more »
An Open Letter To High School Graduates
An Open Letter To High School GraduatesDear Graduates,Congratulations to you all. By now, you have walked across the stage, before your classmates, teachers, administrators and family, shook hands with a figure of authority and received your high school diploma.This much is certain – a major milestone in your life has been achieved and you should… Read more »