Proper Fiscal Planning Would Help EveryoneEditor:Has anyone on the city council ever heard of government accounting rules called fund accounting?This is a separate restricted fund established to hold funds for a specific purpose, such as project costs to overhaul infrastructure.Any informed and educated business person knows that funds are put aside each year to pay… Read more »
Proposed Legislation Will Harm Way Of LifeEditor:It’s Deja vu all over again. At least as far as legislation in Maryland is concerned.Most of the bad legislation that we have fought so hard over the last few years is back again, with the addition of the “Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Implementation of Kirwan Recommendations” which… Read more »
Hold Judges Accountable For Their Light SentencesEditor:Each week, I read the Coast Dispatch from front to back. The news keeps me updated on events at my home away from home and provides a valuable service. While I enjoy the news regarding local events, I can’t help but being fixated and frustrated on a weekly basis… Read more »
Offshore Wind Not Worth ItEditor:Two billion dollars. That’s how much the residents of Maryland will be paying a foreign wind power company to put bird-killing machinery in our viewshed. I’ve got a better idea. Give me the money. My company does environmental work, and we have been involved with planting thousands of trees over the… Read more »
Further Turbine Investigation UrgedEditor:In reference to your “How We See It” article about the proposed turbines, I am glad to see that you are in favor of further investigation before proceeding.You mention that it is an unknown as to how this will affect tourism, property owners, and prospective buyers. I can tell you that I… Read more »
Support For Wind FarmEditor:I love walking down the Boardwalk in Ocean City and admiring the hive of activity during the busy beach season. Seeing folks from all walks of life enjoying our Eastern Shore of life brings joy to my heart.One way to continue supporting Ocean City tourism is to bring new jobs to the… Read more »
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 »
