OC Campus Plan’s Rising Cost Should Concern AllEditor:After months of trying to obtain answers to costs involved in the massive construction project at Ocean City’s Public Works Complex known as the “Campus Plan”, I am now making progress. While not all of my questions have been answered, I have a better understanding of this very… Read more »
Remembering Mr. SmackEditor:It was with considerable sadness that I read of the passing of John Dale Smack, Jr.I was Town Attorney for Berlin during the time in which Mr. Smack served on the Berlin Council, from 1980 to 1988. As has been noted, Mr. Smack was the first African-American to serve on Berlin’s Council. During… Read more »
Outdated Liquor Laws Need Changing In Md.Editor:I read with interest Shawn Soper’s Dec. 22 article “Petition Effort Underway Against Big Box Stores Selling Alcohol.” The petition effort described by Ms. Elliot-Carr, executive director of the Worcester County Licensed Beverage Association, is another grab by opponents to keep outdated and outmoded liquor laws on the books… Read more »
Reform Concerns InflatedEditor:It is disappointing to read the inflated concerns of the Worcester County Sheriff with regards to the several legislative police reforms bills in Maryland.Rather than express reservations and denials that exist in our law enforcement departments across the nation, it would be more receptive and productive to collaborate with the law makers and… Read more »
Remembering Gene ParkerEditor:In the fall of 1985, Chase Manhattan Bank purchased Merritt Savings & Loan that owned several assets in Worcester County — hundreds of acres of vacant land in Ocean Pines including a whole section zoned for mobile homes, the sewer company that serviced Ocean Pines, the vacant land at 120th Street called Heron… Read more »
Shame On Park BoardEditor:Today is Thanksgiving, and I am grateful for many things in my life, however I have the looming anxiety hanging over my head that I may not be able to stay in my home full-time after our case goes to court, possibly next month. An article in last week’s paper quoted some… Read more »
Events MisrepresentedEditor:Your editorial regarding late September events is troublesome as you consistently refer to them as being held on the “weekend.”Bike Week — as Cruisin Week — are officially monikered thusly as they begin Thursday, by definition midweek: three days behind, three days ahead. The same with Springfest and Sunfest. Indeed, the latter’s most hyper… Read more »
Natural Gas Pipeline OpposedEditor: (The following letter was addressed to the Maryland Board of Public Works with a copy distributed for publication.)The following organizations and elected officials based on the Eastern Shore of Maryland are contacting you today over the proposed natural gas pipeline on the Eastern Shore. Due to the impact this project would… Read more »
Superintendent’s Open Letter To CommunityEditor:Over this past week, I have felt compelled to reach out to our school system family. To me, that always includes our students and their families, our teachers and staff, their families, and our Worcester County community at large. I also felt this open letter was the best way to do… Read more »
OC Election AnalysisEditor:I would like to congratulate the winners of the Ocean City Mayor and Town Council races. I frequently attend town meetings and when not there in person, I was able to be on many of the Zoom calls thanks to COVID-19. I have witnessed some deep discussions that at times became heated, but… Read more »