Council Must Act To Avert Injustice Editor:What has occurred in the Caine Woods community in north Ocean City is something that should never occur in any town in America. An injustice to the residents of this subdivision has unfolded that no community should have to endure. When Delmarva Power & Light (DPL) approached the Town… Read more »
Clarifying NYE Rules Editor:It has come to my attention from conversations with individuals and other Town of Berlin officials that some people believe the selling and consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be allowed this year in the designated area for Berlin’s third annual New Year’s Eve Ball drop celebration.Unfortunately, there is a misconception that… Read more »
Clarity On Finances Editor:The sky is falling. The Ocean Pines Administration forecast a “loss” of $335,000. We are terrorized by arbitrary budgets because we do not look at spending in a broad fashion. Let’s think like those wise souls who improved our area with a library that would never cover its costs via late charges… Read more »
Building Violation Bothers Residents Editor:We believe the residents of our community should be aware of a significant violation in our community.The Montego Bay community started more than 40 years ago and has always had a set of restriction covenants to which property owners agree upon purchase. Any revisions must have more than a 50% agreement… Read more »
Beach Stands Need To Lower Prices EditorI believe that the stand owners should have set low prices for beach equipment rentals as the fees for renting have become very exorbitant. I was very surprised how much an umbrella costs for rental this year. Vacationers would benefit from this and if this brings lower auction prices for… Read more »
Other Election Thoughts Editor:I have to respond to Paul St.Andre regarding his election thoughts. You obviously think that all the people who voted for the local City Council winners did so without studying the facts and their positions. Most (but not all) of my choices were elected but I’m not going to disrespect the voters… Read more »
Hard Work Recognized Editor:On behalf of the board and members of Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917, I wish to thank Andrea Albrecht, Bob McCluskey and Sandy Kvech who worked very hard to make the 2012 OC AARP Fall Fest a success. Over 75 members and guests attended the event last month at the OC Elks… Read more »
Election Thoughts Editor:With the town and national elections now over, it’s time to reflect on the process and outcome. Locally the “good Old Boy” process for electing the FOP choices were voted in by a low percentage of eligible voters voting most probably based on name recognition or friendship rather than principles expressed by the… Read more »
Impressed By Shelter Editor:I didn’t want to go. It won’t be THAT bad, I’ve been through other hurricanes, it happens to others but it won’t happen to me.But then, at 11:45 a.m., Ocean City police officers were knocking at our door asking when we were evacuating (my husband wasn’t going and needed to give his next of… Read more »
Union Ad Appalling Editor:I am proud to call myself a resident of Ocean City. We are a small and incredibly tightly knit community, responding without hesitation to the needs of our neighbors. During Hurricane Sandy there were hundreds of examples of neighbor helping neighbor. We watch out for one another. It’s what we do.This brings… Read more »