Offer alcohol and they will come is a philosophy that seems to be working for Berlin special events, but how much is too much seems to be the question that continues to give the Mayor and Council some reason for pause.The latest example came this week when The Globe proprietor Jennifer Dawicki approached the council… Read more »
Mixed Parade Reviews Editor:I’m writing to express my gratitude and disappointment toward Ocean City. I hope you publish this as I do not think I am alone on this matter, especially seeing the faces of the parents and grandparents with whom we stood with during the now infamous St. Patrick’s Day parade.First my gratitude, thanks… Read more »
The latest 4-3 vote of the Ocean City Council took place last week and involved a change in the provider for the town’s annual Independence Day fireworks displays at the Inlet and Northside park.It was a contentious discussion at times among the council members as well as between certain city employees and council members. The… Read more »
If he is following the ongoing situation here in Ocean City, a guy named Joe Lathrop is most likely continuing to shake his head in bewilderment.President and founder of OCG, an independent consultant hired last year to study Ocean City’s tourism structure and make recommendations to improve it, Lathrop found in his research that resort… Read more »
Protect Fisheries Editor:As you know, the Chesapeake Bay is our state’s greatest natural resource and a national treasure. Because of its immense value to the citizens of our state and our economy, the region’s largest recreational fishing advocacy group, the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association (MSSA), and Senator Kathy Klausmeier have joined forces to protect this… Read more »
We are all on the same team.That’s the message that should be resonating throughout Worcester County and all other jurisdictions this time of year.It’s no secret counties are struggling with their budgets currently. They don’t know what cuts are coming from the state yet, but they are well aware property tax revenue is going to… Read more »
With just a few weeks remaining in this year’s General Assembly session, governments continue to wearily keep an eye on goings on in Annapolis.One bill grabbing the attention of Worcester County lawmakers is House Bill 366, which has the potential to take away Worcester’s right to opt out of residential sprinkler systems in new homes,… Read more »
Extremism On Display Editor:In the Feb. 24, 2012 issue, James A. Hoage of Severna Park once again comes forth with his extreme left wing views. This time, he not only rants against capitalist excesses, he rants against capitalism itself. Mr. Hogue strongly supports the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) mob, and asks us to “Join OWS,”… Read more »
Democratic State Sen. Jim Mathias hit the nail on the head this week when he said same sex marriage is “a very generational issue”. The gay marriage bill was just last week signed into law by Gov. Martin O’Malley and is indeed a polarizing matter for a number of reasons.On the surface, this bill appears… Read more »
Extending Bargaining Fair Editor:It seems reasonable and fair that since the Ocean City police, paramedics and fire personnel have collective bargaining procedures, so should all city employees.Each department has an equally important responsibility toward the operation of our city.In short, we think City Council should grant collective bargaining to city employees. However, we are not… Read more »