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 »
President’s Vote ConcerningEditor:I am a 25-year resident of Ocean City, and I have always paid attention to who represents us for Mayor and City Council. In the interest of transparency, I have known Councilman James for 17 years. I have actively worked with his campaign for City Council twice in the last four years and… Read more »
Artrageous A WinnerEditor:The combination of the Center for the Arts and the Ocean City Performing Arts Center is a winner.Artrageous, sponsored by the the Art League of Ocean City and performed at the Performing Art Center on Oct. 28, was a wonderful experience. Thanks to Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, and the… Read more »
Election ThoughtsEditor:Another election cycle fast approaches. Some final thoughts are in order for consideration. Recently, in my back yard with cold beer in hand, the 38th State Senate election came up for discussion. It was said that the Mathias/Carozza race is one humdinger of an election. One person younger than me stated never seeing anything… Read more »
Union Bashing WrongEditor:I was present for the Oct. 15 Ocean City Council meeting. I found it to be another informative, and sometimes entertaining meeting and worth my 2 ½ hours. However, I was troubled to see the meeting end on a negative note with more union bashing by our town leaders. While I have a… Read more »
Thankful For OC AreaEditor:Eighteen years ago, I walked into Northside Park as a young, wide eyed college graduate to start my journey as a recreation supervisor where I have had the opportunity to interact with countless people in our great community.I have had the pleasure of watching kids begin in the Start Smart Sports program,… Read more »
