Absurdities Cloud Booze Beach DebateEditor:You just can’t make up stuff like this. Councilman Jim Hall needs to ask, “What’s the difference between sitting on your deck having a burger and a beer and sitting under your umbrella on the beach having a burger and a beer?”Well, one difference that comes to mind is that in… Read more »
Community Board Should Make CutsEditor:I applaud one of the Montego Bay board members for his recent letter to the editor regarding cutting salaries, expenses and also COLA for the town of Ocean City. I believe he should have gone a step further and made the same plea to the officers and board members in Montego… Read more »
Forced To Relocate Over Hiring PracticesEditor:The last time you published one of my letters, I was on the brink of homelessness thanks to the rampant hiring of illegal labor in Ocean City. Of course, the city has no interest in enforcement of our immigration laws and refused to permit me to circulate a petition to… Read more »
City CompensationWorth A Close LookEditor:Last week’s letter in your publication by Naomi Dodge commended Ocean City Council member Mary Knight while discrediting Council member Margaret Pillas and Veronica Potter, a letter writer who supported Pillas’ efforts to obtain the total compensation paid to various Ocean City employees.Ms. Dodge believed that Pillas’ efforts were a waste… Read more »
A Retirement Message From A Letter CarrierEditor:If you live from 82nd Street up to (but not thru) 94th Street, I’ve been your letter carrier for the past nine years. After 23 years with the post office, it’s time for me to get out while I still have my good health and can enjoy myself a… Read more »
Mandated Cuts Will Devastate SchoolsEditor:During the economic crisis we are facing, I believe we need to really prioritize our spending. Thanks to the commitment of our County Commissioners of the past and present, our schools have been a priority and we have enjoyed an excellent return on our investment. Worcester County is recognized as one… Read more »
Consider Wind FarmProject CarefullyEditor:(The following is an open letter to the Ocean City Mayor and Council and residents.)As we go through the process of evaluating the acceptance of the Bluewater project of constructing energy producing windmills off of our shore, we need to be very careful of making a decision that could permanently alter a… Read more »
Silencing PublicLeaves Bad TasteEditor:Ocean City Council President Joe Mitrecic’s actions at the Jan. 27 council meeting were reprehensible.Council member Joe Hall requested the Ocean City taxpayers show up at the meeting to offer suggestions on solving the Ocean City budget crisis. Evidently, Mitrecic, who sets the agenda for council meetings, did not want taxpayers’ comments…. Read more »
Swimming Ban ProposalNeeds ConsiderationEditor:I am writing in response to the proposal to ban swimming after certain hours. Specifically, I am very concerned with the latest discussion of keeping this ban in-line with Ocean City Beach Patrol hours.As the wife of a local surfer, I know how much he looks forward to an early morning session… Read more »
Questions To ConsiderEditor:The first chance to address the new budget will be at the Jan, 27 work session of the Mayor and City Council. We will have the opportunity to express our options and possible concerns about the next year’s budget.I believe Ocean City’s government has grown to a size, that it will not be… Read more »