Margaritaville Not Right FitEditor:(The following letter was sent to members of the Ocean City Mayor and Council and appointed officials with a copy forwarded for publication.)As an owner at the Sea Mist community, located directly across Baltimore Avenue from the proposed Margaritaville development, I am writing to you to express my concerns for this massive… Read more »
Equity Laudable, But Must Not Omit MeritEditor:The proposed equity, diversity and inclusion position for Ocean City is an enigma.In one breath, Mayor Rick Meehan proclaims that we’re “behind the times,” need to “be on the forefront of change” and “keep up,” “be leaders,” etc., the usual rhetorical clichés.Then he concedes that in meetings with state… Read more »
Reserve Fund Growth Confirms OC OvertaxingEditor:The Mayor & City Council of the Town of Ocean City continue to overtax the property owners. The Town has a stated policy of maintaining 15% of General Fund expenditures as a Reserve Fund. Over the last seven Fiscal Years (FY), the Unassigned General Fund balance or Reserve Fund grew… Read more »
Loving Care RecognizedEditor:My family would like to take this time to acknowledge the following for the amazing care they took of our Dad, George Hannaway.First, I would like to thank Catered Living for the loving care Dad received at the end of his journey. Catered Living became Dad’s third family and he became a favorite… Read more »
Numerous Unanswered Questions About WindEditor:The following is the letter I have sent to the Public Service Commission about the proposal to expand the wind farms off our coast:Dear Mr. Johnston and Commissioners,I am an environmental professional working on the shore for over 30 years, and I have some questions and a couple comments for the… Read more »
Keeping The Arts Alive And Well On DelmarvaEditor:Earth Wind & Fire. Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. Train. Black Violin. Shakespeare. Jake Owen. Harry Connick, Jr. What a season! The Freeman Arts Pavilion delivered a wave of diverse entertainment this summer; national recording artists, local artists, tribute bands, performing arts and free family and children’s programming. It was… Read more »
Enough With PlasticEditor:In the 1960’s the idea was to save the rain forest, so we switched from wood to plastic (vinyl siding and laminated flooring).Today our food comes wrapped in it, our cars are built with it and we wear clothes made of it. After all, plastic is made to last and it does.Every step… Read more »
Wine Event AppreciationEditor:2021 Wine on the Beach is a wrap. Despite all the challenges presented by weather and virus, we are proud it was a success — thanks to the Town of Ocean City, our volunteers and our vendors.The challenges were many, as COVID took a toll on several of our long-time participants. Hurricane Larry… Read more »
Statements Cross LineEditor:Law enforcement is not the enemy of the people. Yet more and more the service and sacrifice of law enforcement professionals is being undermined by a small but increasingly vocal contingent bent on devaluing their importance to our communities. It’s difficult enough for police officers to stay safe in an ever more violent… Read more »
Sports Complex ConcernsEditor:What is puzzling to me is why are a majority of the Worcester County Commissioners pursuing the construction of an outdoor sports field complex? Also, why is it that only a few local elected officials have been involved in the discussions?A final report was issued in August of 2017, entitled “Economic Analysis for… Read more »
