Mixed Parade Reviews Editor:I’m writing to express my gratitude and disappointment toward Ocean City. I hope you publish this as I do not think I am alone on this matter, especially seeing the faces of the parents and grandparents with whom we stood with during the now infamous St. Patrick’s Day parade.First my gratitude, thanks… Read more »
Protect Fisheries Editor:As you know, the Chesapeake Bay is our state’s greatest natural resource and a national treasure. Because of its immense value to the citizens of our state and our economy, the region’s largest recreational fishing advocacy group, the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association (MSSA), and Senator Kathy Klausmeier have joined forces to protect this… Read more »
Extremism On Display Editor:In the Feb. 24, 2012 issue, James A. Hoage of Severna Park once again comes forth with his extreme left wing views. This time, he not only rants against capitalist excesses, he rants against capitalism itself. Mr. Hogue strongly supports the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) mob, and asks us to “Join OWS,”… Read more »
Extending Bargaining Fair Editor:It seems reasonable and fair that since the Ocean City police, paramedics and fire personnel have collective bargaining procedures, so should all city employees.Each department has an equally important responsibility toward the operation of our city.In short, we think City Council should grant collective bargaining to city employees. However, we are not… Read more »
Stop O’Malley’s Train Editor:This is the time when we all need to say to ourselves what can we do to try and stop this run away tax and spend train known as the O’Malley Express. This train gives no consideration as to what it is doing to the average Marylander as long as its long… Read more »
Let’s Get Back OC’s Pride Editor:I have followed silently for months now as the town I have loved since childhood appears to be crumbling like a house of cards. I find it appalling that four arrogant, ignorant, incompetent City Council members can wreak such havoc on an entire town, its employees, residents and visitors.I always believed that… Read more »
More Paid Parking Worth A Try This Year Editor:I’d like to offer my comments accordingly regarding last week’s editorial, “Paid Parking Expansion Worth Deliberation.” I am in Favor of the City placing and providing for the additional parking meters on the ocean block for numbered streets during the season for the purpose of collecting additional revenues.If the council does decide… Read more »
Court Got It Right Editor:The decision by the Appeals Court of Maryland to allow Allstate to stop writing policies along the Atlantic Coast, while unpopular, was done for the right reason (“Court Upholds Hurricane Insurance Decision”, Jan. 27).The Maryland General Assembly’s People’s Insurance Counsel Division’s challenge, that the decision to stop writing policies along the… Read more »
Opposed To Horseback Rides On Beach Proposal Editor: (The following letter was addressed to the Ocean City Mayor and Council.)We are year-round residents of Ocean City and recently learned of a proposal to allow horseback riding on the beach. We disagree with this proposal.If you allow individuals to ride horses on the beach during the… Read more »
Suggestion For Berlin Editor: I really enjoyed ringing in the new year in Berlin, but I have an idea to make the ball drop better.In my opinion (and others around town), the actual ball is a little, well, not so great. I think it would be a great contest for local schools in the area… Read more »