Voices From The Readers

School Board QuestionsEditor:1. How can Common Core be state led when not one parent, commissioner, delegate or senator voted for its adoption?2. Why did the No. 1 school system in the country adopt the untried, untested common core standards? Where is the evidence that Common Core will improve education?3. The school board continually states that… Read more »

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk

Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson did not find many who shared his opposition to Maryland schools starting after Labor Day at this week’s Economic Development Committee. This was not unexpected, as the room was full of tourism people who have rallied around legislation mandating all school systems in Maryland return to post-holiday… Read more »

Voices From The Readers

Merit To HoldingProfanity DiscussionEditor:Thank you to former police detective Stephen Rusiniak, who contributed a very well written piece in last week’s issue of The Dispatch concerning the use of profane language on the Ocean City Boardwalk.I agree as well that it is very unfortunate to learn that neither Ocean City nor the State of Maryland… Read more »

Stickers Send Wrong Message

You can tell a lot about people by the stickers adorned to their vehicles. You can see which football team is the household favorite, how well the driver’s child does in school, political and religious beliefs and even where they live. On the latter note, a sticker we have spotted in increasing and disturbing frequencies… Read more »

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk

School closings for weather can be tricky business, and this week put those decisions in the spotlight once again.This is a passionate issue for many because it affects work routines and causes heartburn for many for kid coverage on the home front, particularly if both parents hold full-time jobs. Additionally, with Worcester and Wicomico counties… Read more »

Voices From The Readers

Smart Meter ConcernsEditor:Delmarva Power has recently mailed a letter informing property owners that the utility company plans to replace traditional electric meters with Smart Meters throughout their service area. However, in that recent letter, Delmarva Power failed to inform customers that the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order that allows customers to Opt-Out… Read more »

Voices From The Readers

Cable Concerns MeritCouncil Attention Editor:As residents of Ocean City, many of us obtain our cable TV, internet, telephone and other data services from Comcast. If you review your monthly Comcast invoice, you will note on page two, a list of charges labeled: Taxes, Surcharges & Fees. Under this heading, you will note: Franchise Fee. Are… Read more »

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk

The expected occurred this week when Ocean City Councilman Joe Mitrecic confirmed his intention to seek a seat on the Worcester County Board of Commissioners.Even before he lost his council seat in the 2010 election, Mitrecic had been considering the resort’s County Commissioner seat for his political future. That defeat in the 2010 election derailed… Read more »