Ad Agency RecognizedEditor:I would like to recognize and thank the Baltimore based advertising firm of MGH who has been the Town of Ocean City’s advertising agency for the past 20 years representing the Town as our agency of record. Over the two decades they have represented Ocean City, MGH has played significant role in helping… Read more »
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Voices From The Readers – December 3, 2021
OP Geese Not A NuisanceEditor:Euthanasia – the wrong word, a wrong choice.Reading today about the latest developments relating to wild geese in Ocean Pines, I am disheartened in a way I hoped I would never be again. A page 6 story in the Ocean Pines Progress newspaper discusses the abandonment of a special turf option… Read more »
Voices from The Readers – November 26, 2021
Bike Path OppositionEditor:I would like to go on record as being 100% opposed to using the condo row easement for a projected bike path. My family has been owners on condo row since 1972 and Im sickened to think someone is even suggesting to alter this pristine landscape. My wife and I are both daily… Read more »
Voices from The Readers – November 19, 2021
Margaritaville Not Right FitEditor:(The following letter was sent to members of the Ocean City Mayor and Council and appointed officials with a copy forwarded for publication.)As an owner at the Sea Mist community, located directly across Baltimore Avenue from the proposed Margaritaville development, I am writing to you to express my concerns for this massive… Read more »
Voices from The Readers – November 12, 2021
Equity Laudable, But Must Not Omit MeritEditor:The proposed equity, diversity and inclusion position for Ocean City is an enigma.In one breath, Mayor Rick Meehan proclaims that we’re “behind the times,” need to “be on the forefront of change” and “keep up,” “be leaders,” etc., the usual rhetorical clichés.Then he concedes that in meetings with state… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – November 5, 2021
Reserve Fund Growth Confirms OC OvertaxingEditor:The Mayor & City Council of the Town of Ocean City continue to overtax the property owners. The Town has a stated policy of maintaining 15% of General Fund expenditures as a Reserve Fund. Over the last seven Fiscal Years (FY), the Unassigned General Fund balance or Reserve Fund grew… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 29, 2021
Loving Care RecognizedEditor:My family would like to take this time to acknowledge the following for the amazing care they took of our Dad, George Hannaway.First, I would like to thank Catered Living for the loving care Dad received at the end of his journey. Catered Living became Dad’s third family and he became a favorite… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 15, 2021
Numerous Unanswered Questions About WindEditor:The following is the letter I have sent to the Public Service Commission about the proposal to expand the wind farms off our coast:Dear Mr. Johnston and Commissioners,I am an environmental professional working on the shore for over 30 years, and I have some questions and a couple comments for the… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 8, 2021
Keeping The Arts Alive And Well On DelmarvaEditor:Earth Wind & Fire. Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. Train. Black Violin. Shakespeare. Jake Owen. Harry Connick, Jr. What a season! The Freeman Arts Pavilion delivered a wave of diverse entertainment this summer; national recording artists, local artists, tribute bands, performing arts and free family and children’s programming. It was… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 1, 2021
Enough With PlasticEditor:In the 1960’s the idea was to save the rain forest, so we switched from wood to plastic (vinyl siding and laminated flooring).Today our food comes wrapped in it, our cars are built with it and we wear clothes made of it. After all, plastic is made to last and it does.Every step… Read more »