Who Owns The OC Pier?Editor:During recent discussions regarding the latest Pier Franchise Agreement, the question of true ownership of the pier came up. One scenario is that the Synepuxent Pier and Improvement Company owns it. If this is accurate, then there is no need for a franchise agreement. Case closed.If it is determined that the… Read more »

State’s Attorney’s RecapEditor:Dear citizens of Worcester County, Happy New Year! One year ago, I was sworn in as your State’s Attorney and since that time, I have relished the opportunity to advance the cause of justice in our county. As our dedicated team at the Office of the State’s Attorney begins tackling the challenges of… Read more »

Aquaculture Lease ConcernsEditor:The Board of Directors of the South Point Association feel it’s important to explain to your readers why we are opposed to Maryland awarding a lease for a new aquaculture farm in Sinepuxent Bay. We support the benefits of aquaculture, but the state’s siting process to date has failed to protect the public… Read more »

Wind Farm Position, Coverage InaccurateEditor:Both the Ocean City government and the Ocean City press are derelict in their duty to inform the public accurately on the visual impact of the Ocean City wind turbines. Renderings of the wind turbines can be found at the following two websites:https://ibb.co/pwLW4J5https://oceancitymd.gov/pdf/OCWindFarmRenderings.pdfThe latter website was presumably put together by money… Read more »

Board’s Actions Not Voted On By OwnersEditor:This is regarding the recent story about the board of White Horse Park Community Association filing a Motion to Intervene on behalf of the members of the park. No one had any idea this was going to happen – not the seasonal owners, not the year-round owners until it… Read more »

Commissioner Misleads On Education SuccessesEditor:Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino in his commentary last month asked the question, “What will Kirwan mean for Worcester?” The answer is that the Kirwan Commission recommendations will result in an increase of some 30% or more Worcester students being college and career ready when they graduate from high school.Mr. Bertino… Read more »

Generosity AppreciatedEditor:I work full time at a north Ocean City hotel. We always have an employee Christmas party. I had one gift card to a restaurant that I had never been to. It’s more upscale than I am used to. I figured that Thanksgiving would be a perfect opportunity to use it.I was working the… Read more »

Thanksgiving Food Drive Helped 360 FamiliesEditor: I would like to thank the members of the Worcester County Bar Association who contributed to the Bar’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. I would also like to thank Sav A Lot and Acme for facilitating delivery of our food.This year, we were able to provide approximately 360 less fortunate… Read more »

Water Bill UpsettingEditor:I am an angry Worcester County water customer. My last quarterly water bill jumped from about $230 per quarter to $459. We have been living here for the past 15 years and never experienced this situation.In reviewing our usage, we discovered it was all irrigation related. Because our grass was dying in June,… Read more »