Fire Department Troubles Put City at RiskEditor:I am writing regarding the recent events with the fire department and the city. After reading the article, I am flabbergasted as a resident and taxpayer. Let me first say that I have been employed by Howard County Fire and Rescue for over 25 years. I was a volunteer… Read more »
Editor:First, I must congratulate you on your “favorite commissioner” being chosen president of the county commissioners. Secondly, I feel obliged to thank you for making your “Between the Lines” editorial so entertaining. I haven’t had such a good laugh since I can’t remember when. Your description of these heated discussions among the Board of Commissioners… Read more »
One Take On Fire Company CompromiseEditor:I totally agree with the editorial “Compromise Is A Reasonable Solution” to the volunteer fire problem in Ocean City.The actual compromise:1. Chief Chris Larmore withdraws his name from application for Fire Chief.2. The President of Town Council, Joe Mitrecic, resigns from City Council. Reason: Joe Mitrecic wrote a document and… Read more »
Much More To Know About Fire ServiceEditor:I was at the Ocean City Council meeting last week where, as was expected, the main fireworks had to do with the continuing saga of the Ocean City Council vs. the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company. I have a few comments.Number One: Yes, Ocean City Council, you were elected… Read more »
Politics Ruining OCEditor:After much thought, soul searching, conversations with my wife, family and close friends, I made the decision that I can no longer sit back and allow politics to continue to ruin our community. I am not “a come here”. I have lived all my life in Ocean City. When I finished college and… Read more »
Reconsider PositionEditor:(The following letter was written to Ocean City Council members.)In my 20-plus years as a council member, I don’t believe I have ever written a letter to the newspaper. Today I am writing to urge you my fellow council members to reconsider your vote on Tuesday which has caused tremendous ill will and hurt… Read more »
Council Creates A Monopoly On BeachEditor:The Ocean City Council recently approved a request for the reassignment of the beach photo franchise that resulted in the number of beach photo operators being reduced from two to one. As a result of this action, the council created a monopoly for one beach company. Monopoly is a market… Read more »
Ban Implementation Is What’s UnfairEditor:I hope you will print this in the interest of all concerned.Regarding Daniel Heinecke’s letter, I was allowed to smoke in certain bars and restaurants and now I’m not, I think that any reasonable person can see that I have lost a right I once had. But this is not the… Read more »
Vehicle Wash Deal A Waste Of FundsEditor:Why should the town waste $60,000 on washing town cars when what the town should do is call the snow hill jail and have a fleet of nonviolent offenders brought in to wash vehicles six days a week? Who do you think washes state police cars through out the… Read more »
Abuse Of RightsEditorI am writing this letter because I smoke cigarettes. I’ve never written “letters to the editor”, but now I must voice my opinion. “Happy New Year”… I think not. It’s going to cost everyone a lot more money in 2008 than 2007. Why you ask? It is my opinion that we have a… Read more »