Marijuana And Increased ViolenceEditor:As a person who has been solicited twice in the last three years to invest in marijuana farms, I have been curious about the explosion of use of cannabis both locally and nationally. Medical marijuana has been approved in Maryland by our leaders. I took particular interest when I came across Mr…. Read more »
Gym Worth SavingEditor:The gymnasium in Ocean City at 67th Street employs 15 people, six are full-time employees. The gym has 400 local members and attracts many more in the summer. Like most Ocean City businesses, it is seasonal. The town has purchased the gym property for a healthy full price of approximately $1,270,000 from Wells… Read more »
Time To Move On With Boardwalk CaseEditor:One of the difficulties that any person faces when taking legal action to protect their rights is the taxpayers’ money that a governmental agency can use in pursuing pointless court proceedings. The owners of the Dumser’s Dairyland property on the Boardwalk, the Nathan Rapoport family, are now in that… Read more »
Big Tech’s Impact On Jobs Needs AttentionEditor:I wonder if we as a nation are capable of learning from the past.While politicians in our Nation’s Capital play tit-for-tat over just about everything, there are important issues that need to be addressed.An issue that is of particular concern to me is what technological advances are likely to… Read more »
Response To Mayor Will Come After Court RulesEditor:I have read with dismay the many inaccuracies, misstatements, assumptions and untruths that have riddled the statements made by Mr. Meehan in recent days.Since the Town of Ocean City has requested that the Court of Special Appeals reconsider their ruling that Nathan’s Associates is the owner of the land,… Read more »
Mathias Grateful For Opportunity To Serve DistrictEditor:As I write this on my last full day as your State Senator for District 38, I want to thank all my constituents and our neighbors in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties for the privilege of serving you and our Lower Eastern Shore.My 2018 campaign provided you, the voters… Read more »
Public Support AppreciatedEditor:The Court of Special Appeals, in its ruling on Dec. 21, declared that Nathan’s Associates is the owner of the property on the east side of the Boardwalk located at 601 S. Atlantic Avenue that houses Dumser’s Dairyland.Despite what has been previously reported in various media, there is no remand back to Worcester… Read more »
Ocean City Vulnerable With Major HurricaneEditor:Every spring a number of Ocean City elected officials and employees go to New Orleans to participate in the National Hurricane Conference. The primary goal of the Conference is to improve hurricane preparedness, response, recove1y and mitigation in order to save lives and lower property damage. Now I know that… Read more »
A Political DilemmaEditor:I call attention to the state of affairs of Snow Hill’s political dilemma and the consequences.The former mayor (Charlie Dorman) resigned amid controversy with the Town Council and the council appointed the former mayor (Steve Matthews) to serve out his term. This void of political leadership creates an opportunity for new leadership and… Read more »
Enough Bars In BerlinEditor:Here we go, following in Ocean City’s footsteps with two bars on every block in Berlin.Accolades to Carol Rose for her performance at the town meeting in opposition over the Viking Tree Trading Co. liquor license request.I am giving the Brushmillers a couple of Pinocchio’s on this move.Robin M. YatesBerlinxFood Drive ThanksEditor:I… Read more »
