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Category: Letter To The Editor

The Dispatch welcomes any and all letters from our readers. All letters are encouraged typed, but not required, and we reserve the right to edit each letter for clarity, accuracy and brevity. Letters should include writer’s name, address and day and evening telephone numbers. If we are unable to reach the writer, we will have to withhold the letter. Due to space restraints, letters under 500 words in length will be given top priority.

Letters can be mailed to: The Dispatch, P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811, e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 410-641-0966.

Voices From The Readers – August 27, 2021

Aug 26,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – August 27, 2021

Sports Complex ConcernsEditor:What is puzzling to me is why are a majority of the Worcester County Commissioners pursuing the construction of an outdoor sports field complex? Also, why is it that only a few local elected officials have been involved in the discussions?A final report was issued in August of 2017, entitled “Economic Analysis for… Read more »

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Voices From The Readers – August 20, 2021

Aug 19,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – August 20, 2021

Best To Pull Route 54 Development PlansEditor:Following up on the superb letter from Ms. Danaher in the Aug. 6 edition, it’s very unfortunate that the Freeman Company, led by Michelle Freeman, have submitted plans to Sussex County, Del. for hotel & retail development along Route 54 in Fenwick Island, Del.The land in question is directly… Read more »

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Voices From The Readers – August 13, 2021

Aug 12,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – August 13, 2021

‘Vaccinations A Must’ ResponseEditor:If you have the vaccine, why would you care if others choose for various good reasons, to skip?If you are vaccinated, why would you mask up? Meanwhile, science says masks don’t work and positivity rates are the same between groups with masks vs no mask.Do some more homework and stop trying to… Read more »

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Voices From The Readers – August 6, 2021

Aug 05,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – August 6, 2021

A Great Season (For Most)Editor:The White Marlin Open is here which pretty much means we are at the half way point of our busy tourist season. Two months are in the books with two more to go. Other than the notorious vaping arrest incident back in early June, this has been one of the best… Read more »

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Voices From The Readers – July 30, 2021

Jul 29,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – July 30, 2021

Making SausageEditor:We are a society of laws and the first society known to mankind that bases our laws on God given rights that can never be changed or repealed. However, adding law on top of law eventually reduces the enforceability of all laws. Too many laws places our essential right, of equality under the law,… Read more »

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Voices From The Readers – July 23, 2021

Jul 22,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – July 23, 2021

Beach Patrol AppreciationEditor:On Sunday July 18, 2021 we were on the beach in the late afternoon enjoying the weather and the end of another great week in Ocean City. At about 5 p.m. we noticed the waves to be packing a bit more punch than earlier in the day and the current was really gaining… Read more »

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Voices From The Readers – July 16, 2021

Jul 15,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – July 16, 2021

Letters Merit ResponseEditor:The trio of letters in the July 2 issue regarding enforcement of town laws on the Boardwalk are even more senseless than the ones advocating the wind farm hucksters.The first one loses credibility when the writer indicates getting her information from The Washington Post. This publication’s integrity and validity has been on a… Read more »

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Voices From The Readers – July 9, 2021

Jul 08,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – July 9, 2021

Tackle Litter, Safety FirstEditor:In January the Ocean City Council voted to move forward a three-phase conceptual plan for redeveloping the recreation park complex between 3rd street and 4th street along the bayside.First phase: to re-purpose the current fenced-in baseball field and create an open flexible lawn area surrounded by trees for pick-up sports and a… Read more »

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Voices From The Readers – July 2, 2021

Jul 01,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – July 2, 2021

Trooper RecognizedEditor:(The following letter was sent to the Maryland State Police Berlin barrack with a copy forwarded to this publication.)On Saturday afternoon, June 19, I was leaving the outlets at West Ocean City and returning to my condo in mid-town Ocean City.While sitting at the traffic light near Marshalls and the go-cart track, I observed… Read more »

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Voices From The Readers – June 25, 2021

Jun 24,2021 by Special to the Dispatch
Voices From The Readers – June 25, 2021

Incident DisputedEditor:After reviewing Tara Courtland’s alleged account of the June 14 incident on the Boardwalk, I’m wondering what planet she was on at the time and can only describe her rendition of the event as suspicious. I was also witness to this encounter, and can assure that Courtland’s narrative simply did not occur.The individuals that… Read more »

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