Beach Stands Need To Lower Prices EditorI believe that the stand owners should have set low prices for beach equipment rentals as the fees for renting have become very exorbitant. I was very surprised how much an umbrella costs for rental this year. Vacationers would benefit from this and if this brings lower auction prices for… Read more »
The federal government made a major mistake on Monday in denying what was figured to be a routine request to help distressed residents and businesses in Somerset County who are still struggling from Hurricane Sandy.Word is Maryland will appeal the denial of the request for Individual Assistance to residents of the lower shore who suffered… Read more »
The offseason is a time for ideas and discussion for Ocean City’s government, and much of that is inevitably taking place during the current strategic planning initiative process.It may sound a bit nutty at first, but I have often wondered about the realities of Ocean City annexing West Ocean City to Route 611 or at… Read more »
Other Election Thoughts Editor:I have to respond to Paul St.Andre regarding his election thoughts. You obviously think that all the people who voted for the local City Council winners did so without studying the facts and their positions. Most (but not all) of my choices were elected but I’m not going to disrespect the voters… Read more »
Ocean City’s surfing beach program could use a thorough review, and word that a committee of knowledgeable stakeholders will be involved in evaluating it in its current state is welcome news.First and foremost, the committee needs to keep in mind with every recommendation it makes to the Mayor and Council the impact it will have… Read more »
On occasions, people make illogical decisions, and the Berlin Mayor and Council’s rejection of a landmark establishment’s plans to set up a temporary outdoor bar on New Year’s Eve falls into that category.Over the last year, The Globe has been offering an outdoor bar on Broad Street in front of the establishment during select special… Read more »
Hard Work Recognized Editor:On behalf of the board and members of Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917, I wish to thank Andrea Albrecht, Bob McCluskey and Sandy Kvech who worked very hard to make the 2012 OC AARP Fall Fest a success. Over 75 members and guests attended the event last month at the OC Elks… Read more »
In Berlin, there is nothing left for town officials and Berlin Fire Company (BFC) representatives to do but talk in private and reach a compromise through the help of an unbiased mediator.If it has to wait till January, that’s acceptable, but the important part is for an objective, third-party mediator to bring together Mayor Gee… Read more »
With the election a distant memory and Mayor and Council members appearing to at least want to play nice together, the focus turns to the money in Ocean City.As City Manager David Recor has reported in recent weeks, much focus in the city’s strategic planning initiative process has been put on identifying new and realistic… Read more »
Election Thoughts Editor:With the town and national elections now over, it’s time to reflect on the process and outcome. Locally the “good Old Boy” process for electing the FOP choices were voted in by a low percentage of eligible voters voting most probably based on name recognition or friendship rather than principles expressed by the… Read more »