OC’s Landscape ChangesEditor:The Mayor and City Council should really stop and think about where this town is going. But then again I wonder, how much do they really care? Perhaps they have achieved what they wanted along — pure commercialism.Last month I came upon a tree that I’ve walked by for 17 years. And all… Read more »
Berlin Needs New Utility Rate ApproachEditor:Utility rates are again in the news in Berlin, and everybody is facing higher monthly fees that will be the same for every account, no matter how much water and electricity you use. It might seem like everybody paying the same is fair, but think again.Capital fees and similar fixed charges… Read more »
Blueprint Awareness NeededEditor:The first year of implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is over. The Blueprint is a 10-year education reform and funding plan. How have the Worcester County Public Schools done?Strong Schools Maryland released their findings about the first year of Blueprint implementation in the form of state and local Progress Reports (find… Read more »
Timing of Sports Complex QuestionedEditor:Thanks to an army of volunteers and over 5,000 voters signing the petition, the citizens of Worcester County will have the opportunity to vote for or against the bond issuance to build the Sports Complex.At first glance, the bond bill calls for a general obligation bond of $11,198,830. However, that is just… Read more »
Early Voting Impact On Informed ElectorateEditor:I am a new resident in Worcester County having moved to Ocean City in 2019 from another state.Due to Covid fears, I decided to submit an early mail-in ballot for the 2020 election and did so for convenience and figured I would do the same for my local state and Worcester… Read more »
Proposed Inlet Project Will Have Adverse ImpactEditor:I am writing with comments related to the Proposed Navigation Improvements Draft for the Ocean City, Maryland Inlet released on May 23, 2022.As proposed, I have to voice my greater family’s opposition to this project. We recognize the potential economic benefit IF this project stabilizes the inlet navigation channel through… Read more »
Poor Customer ServiceEditor:My family and I are spending a week in Ocean City, introducing our 6-month-old grandson to the joys of the beach. Our stay is in a condo at Ocean Place on the north end of the island with easy access to the beach. Such a plus with a baby.As I drive the Coastal… Read more »
Accountability QuestionedEditor:The failed school system of Worcester County and the state of Maryland, maybe start charging parents with neglect. Since these children are going to school with weapons. Like Worcester County charging a 13 year with murder.Where the hell are the teachers, guidance counselors, parents to take action? The child needs help, and figure out… Read more »
An Ocean City TreasureEditor:Last week I had the pleasure of helping to restore the huge Native American sculpture that’s been located at Ocean City’s Inlet since 1976. I call him “Chief,” and I’ve found him to be a calm place to visit over my 40 years of living here. Peter Toth, who I assisted, has sculpted… Read more »
Opposition Worn ThinEditor:Thank you for the fair and balanced report by Bethany Hooper (May 23 online) on the offshore wind symposium in Dagsboro, Del.The main objection to the wind farms was presented by Ocean City’s mayor. He presented the argument, heard for several years now, that the wind turbines will spoil the view and hurt… Read more »
