There is nothing official about online petitions through the website change.org, but there’s no question they can be an adequate barometer to gauge public sentiments on a particular issue. In Ocean City, specifically, the recent past has shown these petitions do have an impact on public policy. Over the last couple years, several petitions have… Read more »
Category: Opinions
Is Council Disconnected Or Being Responsible?
Good or bad, one thing that can be said about the current Ocean City Mayor and Council is it’s not stubborn when it comes to decisions. That is in stark contrast to the previous council majority’s way of conducting business, which was more of a take it or leave it mentality, but the two bodies… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Honesty, Faith Restored (The following letter was addressed to Ocean City Transportation Superintendent George T. Thornes.) Editor: Following graduation, I went to Beach Week in Ocean City. Many of my friends were in OC as well, so we spent a lot of time riding the bus up and down Coastal Highway so we could hang… Read more »
Wise Parking Move
The Mayor and Council’s decision to repeal the paid parking ordinance that expanded metered spaces in Ocean City was surprising, but it was the proper move in the big picture. In deciding to immediately bag the meters in the new areas, the council essentially acquiesced to the 1,600-plus individuals who signed the parking petition. It… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Refreshing is the way I would describe the opportunity to interview Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro this week. There was candor and bluntness there on current events that have not been present in that post previously. His “there’s nothing to hide” mentality is a welcome change, and that approach will surely turn out… Read more »
Tall Ship A Timely, Quality Attraction
This week’s arrival of the tall ship is perfectly timed to coincide with the resort’s summer season winding down and the example of what a high-profile special event can do for the town. The ship arrived in Ocean City on Tuesday, but abnormally low tides in the bays prevented it from coming in the Inlet… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
by Steven Green
Much, probably too much, has been said about Boardwalk safety this summer, and I set out last weekend to take a look for myself. I was hoping to get a clear perspective absent all the obviously politically-motivated machinations that have been blowing around of late. I spent three hours, starting at 9:30 on Friday night,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Weighing In On School Start Move Editor: As I begin my 29th year of teaching in a Maryland public school system, I would like to respond to your first piece of “Between the Lines” from the Aug. 16 edition of your paper regarding moving the start of the school year back to the day after… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
by Steven Green
Md. Comptroller Peter Franchot was joined by other local elected officials yesterday in Ocean City to once again stress the importance of Maryland schools adopting a uniform post-Labor Day start. Currently, all 24 Maryland public school systems start ringing their bells before Labor Day. Worcester County starts Aug. 26. Two school systems — Frederick and… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
New Parking Fees Will Hurt OC Rentals Editor: The goal to increase revenue for the Town of Ocean City via paid on-street parking is not going over well with Ocean City vacationers. Visitors this summer season have shared with our Ocean City rental staff that if the town continues to move in the direction of… Read more »