County Decision Heartless Editor: (The following is a copy of an open letter addressed to Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church.) We read in the paper that the County Commissioners have voted to have White Horse Park closed to winter residents this year after being allowed many years of winter occupancy. We understand that there is… Read more »
Solicitor Position Should Be SalariedEditor:The passing of Guy Ayres the City Solicitor of Ocean City and in Government for 37 years underscores the end of an era. It reminds us that life is in constant change. That although we often perceive that our days are the same, they are not, every day is different, ever… Read more »
Why Do Farmers Lay Litter In FallEditor:This fall, farmers on the Eastern Shore will spread chicken litter on the soil to supply nutrients, micronutrients and organic matter – the very things crops need to grow. It makes sense to many of us why pungent, plant-powering litter is applied to fields in the spring, when crops… Read more »
Reduce Council MeetingsEditor:Last Tuesday the Council debated dropping three of their meetings around holidays with John Gehrig advocating to drop more than three meetings. Dennis Dare opposed Mr. Gehrig saying, “Our staff works 40 hours a week preparing this stuff and they look at their bosses that can’t come in for an hour a week,”… Read more »
Too Much Taxpayer Subsidizing In ResortEditor:In 2007, the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) of the Town of Ocean City passed an ordinance that established a funding formula wherein an amount equal to 2% of the annual gross room revenue collected by hotels, motels, etc., goes to the town’s advertising budget. From 2008 to 2018, the… Read more »
Herbie Called HomeEditor:Mr. Herbert Pawlukewicz, a main stay at council meetings for many years passed away on Thursday August 15 at age 88. His wife Frieda has requested that the City attach plaques on the two benches located at the intersection of 139th street and Twin Tree Road that says “Herbie’s Benches”. These benches along… Read more »
Lawsuit Comments InaccurateEditor:Jim Majernik’s take in last week’s issue, “Editorial Inappropriate,” on the frivolous lawsuit filed by the family of Ashley O’Connor is full of inconsistencies and incorrect information.One glaring inaccuracy involves warnings about sleeping on the beach. Every entrance to the beach has signs clearly spelling out the prescribed town rules. They plainly state:… Read more »
Editorial InappropriateEditor:The editorial rushing to defend the Town of Ocean City with respect to the lawsuit filed by family of Ashley O’Connor is more than inappropriate because it describes only one side of a story to predict dismissal of the lawsuit. Thankfully, the case is situated in Baltimore where prospective jurors are unlikely to be… Read more »
Traffic Situation InexcusableEditor:I was one of the many drivers affected by the motorcycle crash the night of Tuesday, July 30 at 9:45 p.m. on Coastal Highway North and 59th street. This accident caused northbound traffic to grind to a near halt for at least four hours. After my experience navigating detours around this relatively small… Read more »
Isolated Incident In OC?Editor:I believe one of the most difficult and unappreciated jobs is driving an Ocean City trash truck during the hot summer months. These drivers must maneuver balky vehicles in tight spots, empty dumpsters that are sometimes on an angle, and then backup with limited vision while not hitting any vehicles or pedestrians.Unfortunately,… Read more »
