Community Should Be Proud Of Event

Editor:Thanks to the efforts of a handful of people, the Town of Berlin’s Main Street Program successfully hosted about 1,000 residents and guests at Berlin’s first-ever, community-wide New Year’s Eve celebration to welcome 2011.On behalf of the Town Council and the citizens of Berlin, I wish to thank town resident Barb Stack for first suggesting… Read more »

Letters To The Editor

Surprised By Paper’s Lack Of Parade Coverage Editor:I was hugely disappointed in your paper’s lack of coverage of the Ocean City Christmas Parade held on Saturday, Dec. 4.You did post color pictures on the cover of this week’s Dispatch, but there is no article anywhere in your paper that mentions who participated in the parade,… Read more »

A Practical Approach

A Practical Approach Editor:The Ocean City Council is using the sensible approach in their efforts to reduce expenses during these difficult economic times. Freezing wages and benefits and instituting a “no new hire” is a good start. When the economy improves and new employees are needed, it seems reasonable for them to have a different entry… Read more »

Helicopter Decision Questioned

Helicopter Decision Questioned Editor: (The following was addressed to Ocean City Councilman Doug Cymek.)I noted in today’s issue of The Dispatch newspaper that you voted in opposition to the motion by Councilman Joe Hall to “forward fund”, the costs of obtaining, mounting and maintaining a surplus Army Huey helicopter through the Ocean City Aviation Association… Read more »

Letters To The Editor

James Congratulates Mathias Editor:I recently called Jim Mathias to congratulate him on his victory in the District 38 State Senate race.I am also in the process of contacting many friends and supporters who have been so supportive to me and my family during the last year as we vigorously campaigned throughout Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset… Read more »

Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

A Deadly Combination Editor:Aggressive driving anywhere is a highly dangerous activity, and when you mix aggressive driving with a busy two-lane highway, the combination can be deadly.My assertion is that Route 113 – as it exists today – contributes to aggressive driving behavior. The roadway contains many curves, has few passing zones, and accommodates a… Read more »

Thanks For Leadership

Thanks For Leadership

Thanks For Leadership Editor: We want to express our thanks to Joe Mitrecic for his leadership with the Ocean City Council.He conducted meetings well as council president. We also want to congratulate our newly elected Council members, Ashley, Martin and Pillas, and wish them success. We have detected some concerns relative to the effectiveness of… Read more »

Character Questioned

Character Questioned

Editor:For those of you who attended the recent City Council election in Ocean City, you may have noticed an increasingly large number of absentee ballot votes added to Ms. Pillas and Mr. Ashley’s already surprisingly astounding numbers of votes.  The number of absentee ballot votes rose from third place, at 29 to 41, and 45,… Read more »