Elitist Attitude On DisplayEditor:At the last Town Hall meeting at Chesapeake College of our First District, Congressman Andy Harris started the meeting with a set of 10 slides depicting the history of our federal deficit and how much we owe ourselves.The audience was impatient and desired to move on to a discussion of more immediate… Read more »
Thanks To Taxi DriversEditor:For the last month I have been struggling with a string of car problems. Not fun. A bright spot in all this was the amazing taxi drivers at Taxi-Taxi and City Cab. They are courteous and safe drivers that are always on time.I cannot say that about Uber who were at least… Read more »
Recognition AppreciatedEditor:On Nov. 16 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Coastal Hospice was proud to receive the Nonprofit of the Year Award from the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to the members of the Chamber for bestowing this prestigious honor on us. Thank you, as well, to the Worcester County Commissioners, State Senator… Read more »
Next Generation Stepping In WellEditor:After joining more than 200 supporters gathered at Embers/Blu in Ocean City for Brews & Bites on Nov. 9, I took a moment to soak in what I was witnessing. Our community was not only gathered to enjoy a fundraiser for Coastal Hospice, but a torch was also being passed.Co-chairs of… Read more »
‘Gift’ Citation A Disturbing SituationEditor:Recently, my wife and I visited Ocean City after our regularly scheduled Washington D.C. business trips (re: we fly into Baltimore or D.C. every six to eight weeks). Even though the weather was a bit chilly and many of the Boardwalk shops were shuttered for the winter season, we found your… Read more »
Spending Binge Must Stop In Ocean CityEditor:The Mayor and City Council of the Town of Ocean City are on the verge of borrowing $28 million by selling General Obligation Bonds. The Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2017-17 on first reading on Nov. 6, 2017. Second reading and passage is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.The Town plans… Read more »
National Boycott ReminderEditor:Please remember, this Veterans Day weekend, especially Sunday Nov. 12, is the national boycott of all NFL games either in person or on TV. It’s a disgrace to all men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in America’s wars to have these people kneeling down or hiding in stadium tunnels while our… Read more »
Standing ‘United’Editor:On sports fields, team members, while paying respect to the flag, are simultaneously paying respect to their team mates and fans and making the statement that, despite differences, no one nor thing is going to divide their team. They stand “united.”Everyone at the event respecting the flag and national anthem are standing “united” in,… Read more »
Family Responds To Mayor’s InterviewEditor:I feel compelled to publicly respond to and correct certain falsehoods made by Mayor Rick Meehan in his recent interview on WMDT Channel 47. My grandfather was Nathan Rapoport and I have been involved with this property my entire life. For the last 105 years our family has been in continuous… Read more »
Tired Of Tough TalkEditor:Regarding the recent “unsanctioned” H2OI event and the presence of these vehicles in Ocean City, I appreciate your updates with The Dispatch’s Daily Buzz E-Mails.First, I want to commend Chief Ross Buzzuro, his officers, the allied partners and first responders that assisted in an attempt to keep our town safe this past… Read more »
