Developer Criticizes Process, CouncilmanEditor:Monday’s Berlin Town Council meeting resulted in yet another failed agreement after at least a couple previous failures. As everyone already knows we have been negotiating on the purchase of lots 57. 191 and 410 for over a year. This resulted in reducing the sale to include only lot 57 where the abandoned… Read more »
Parents, Stay Informed On Child’s EducationEditor:School is back in session, parents are completing all those forms, which apparently now are done online. Parents, be mindful of the consent you are giving the Board of Education about your child’s health and curriculum options.Hopefully in those forms, there will be an option to “opt-in” to choices about… Read more »
Paint OC Wrap UpEditor:Our 18th Annual “Artists Paint OC” plein air festival Aug. 9-13 was another impressive event for us and the town. Thank you to the 50 professional artists who spread out around the resort for five days and created 230 paintings of our iconic local landscapes. And thank you to the 57 youth… Read more »
Tent Compromise SoughtEditor:I’m weighing in on the canopy/tent debate. My husband has had a few Mohs surgeries. Another friend has a medical condition that limits the time spent in the sun. There’s a new baby in the family. When we found the Quipi (a large umbrella that has fabric pockets on four corners to add… Read more »
Message To Task ForceEditor:Before we discuss the loser’s recent efforts to resurrect the “Sports Complex,” I feel a need to clear the air on some past letters and responses and give credit where credit is due.I can’t say enough good things about Jim Motsko, whose amazing story reflects everything positive that Ocean City represents. I… Read more »
Wind Turbine Culture Wars Editor: In Florida, they have culture wars. Some would have you believe that Disney takes extremist views when really, they just provide an excellent entertainment venue without favoring or discriminating against any group. Others would have you believe that slavery somehow was a benefit for slaves. Neither of these views are… Read more »
Offshore Wind An Environmental DisasterEditor:Facts vs. emotion.1. Turbines kill whales and birds.2. They have a 17-year life at best.3. Require expensive maintenance.4. Mechanically they are unreliable and problematic.5. This is NOT renewable energy.6. The bigger, the less reliable.7. Moving complicated parts operating in salt water…use your imagination.8. The most expensive form of all energy.9. Produce… Read more »
Picture Told A StoryEditor:If a picture paints a thousand words, then The Dispatch cover photo June 14, 2023, by Nick Denny paints millions.As a family and community remembers the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp, we continue to witness admirable strength and patience from his family. The photo of Tiffany taking… Read more »
Questions Surround New County CommissionEditor:I am writing in response to the Worcester County Commissioner’s latest vote to form a commission to oversee local public-school construction. One of the reasons Mr. Joe Mitrecic voting no for the formation of this commission was because of the existence of the Buckingham Planning committee that has already been working… Read more »
Playing Politics Hurts All Editor: It is unfortunate and sad that of all the items that the Worcester County Board of Education could have reduced or cut in their proposed budget to meet their actual budget was the Summer Academy for special needs and disadvantaged students, as described by the editor of The Dispatch in… Read more »