Ocean City Councilman Doug Cymek caused a stir this week with a plan he devised to merge two marketing plans — one on fuel and another on golf — together into a single discussion, surprising some of his colleagues at City Hall. Consequently, I called him yesterday morning to get a little insight into why… Read more »
Category: Opinions
Season Starting With A Bang Good News For All
by Steven Green
Was it the hot, hazy and humid weather? Was it a sign the economy is recovering some and discretionary income is being restored? Was it a result of the town’s expanded advertising and marketing? Whatever the case, the local tourism market’s prime season has gotten off to a splendid start, thanks to another strong Cruisin’… Read more »
Foundation Supports Stormwater Utility
Editor:Kudos to Mayor Jim Ireton and city of Salisbury staff for stepping up to the plate on a big source of water pollution in our area: untreated, polluted runoff from storms (The Dispatch, “Salisbury Eyes Stormwater Projects to Ease Pollution,” May 20).We pay for drinking water, we pay for sewer, but somehow storm runoff emptying… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
The proposed “free gas” promotion that has made the media rounds over the last two weeks has its admirers and detractors.There are certainly two clear camps here, each with its own strong opinion. Those in support are adamant about the need for something new to spruce up Ocean City’s marketing campaign, which they say does… Read more »
Compromise Only Answer With Performers
by Steven Green
Mark Chase, a familiar face along the Boardwalk, has made his point.Chase has taken umbrage with the Ocean City Mayor and Council’s plan to restrict where street performers like himself can set up shop. His offense has led to threats of legal action and a planned protest under or near the Boardwalk arch on N…. Read more »
Addressing Boomer’s Rant
Editor:I understand that letters to the editor are not required to check facts or even adhere to basic standards of accuracy.Nevertheless, the letter from Dennis Evans published in the May 13 Dispatch (“A Baby Boomer’s Concerns”) probably set a number of records for exaggerations, falsehoods, and incoherent rants.It would take a very lengthy response to set… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
There were a lot of mixed opinions express this week in advance of Governor Martin O’Malley signing the alcohol tax hike into law yesterday. Many noted how the time has come for an increase in the alcohol tax, the first increase since 1972. However, others pointed to it as another indicator the state’s lawmakers are… Read more »
Gas Promotion Best Handled By Private Sector
by Steven Green
Ocean City’s Joe Kro-Art is an idealist who knows how to stir up some publicity. Confirmation lies in the free gasoline promotion he cooked up over the winter and that is now making headlines regionally and nationally.It’s no secret gasoline prices are bothering people of all walks of life, and the promise of free fuel… Read more »
Not Passing Sense Test
by Steven Green
Editor:Change is inevitable but when change does not register on the “common sense” barometer I have to ask what are the OC Mayor and Council thinking? Two years ago in July, local newspapers reported the safety concerns the Mayor and Council, Police Dept., Police Commission and citizens had about Scoop Coupes being rented and operating on… Read more »
Between The Lines
Berlin dedicates a lot of time and other resources promoting itself through special events and it seems to be working.There was a time not too long ago when only the Berlin Fiddlers Convention attracted huge crowds to the historic town. That’s not the case any longer, as a number of events, thanks largely to the… Read more »