Through the first two months of 2010, there are good signs in the area real estate market. Surely, there’s not a lot to be jumping for joy about, but there seems to be no disputing optimism can be found in the numbers. The overall picture seems to be improving, as inventory appears to be heading… Read more »
Ocean City is right to pursue a zero-tolerance approach to the issue of off-duty police officers carrying a gun and having a drink or two.The issue surfaced back in January as part of a number of General Orders that must meet the Mayor and Council’s approval. On most occasions, these rule changes sweep through City… Read more »
Support For Strong Stance On Guns, BoozeEditor:(The following is a copy of a letter forward to Ocean City Council members.)I am writing to voice my concerns over the debate of whether Ocean City police officers should be allowed to carry their weapons when off duty. I may be too late (I don’t know if a… Read more »
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan was on the money when he pointed out the County Commissioners should consider televising their meetings. It’s long overdue and a philosophical shift on this issue is necessary. The county needs to make the small investment it takes to air its meetings on local access or at the very least… Read more »
Parking has and will always be a hot issue in Ocean City, but last week’s discussion of a potential elected group being appointed to review relevant issues was an example of hypocrisy. A legitimate idea, worthy of debate, was simply lost in an informal proposal to add paid parking in other areas of town besides… Read more »
A Warning To Watch For Senior Week ScamEditor:Spring is coming sooner than you think, even though we still have plenty of snow left on the ground. Before you know it, it will be time for Senior Week. That’s the week that a lot of hotel and condo owners pull their yearly scam. They have signs… Read more »
It’s been a while since we looked inside numbers making news lately. Here’s a few that caught my attention:— Zero: Number of snow photos in the paper this week. Considering this winter’s wrath, a light overnight dusting doesn’t deserve any coverage.— 25,000: Thousands of dollars being offered as a reward for information on the disappearance… Read more »
Pension, Medical Plans Will Bankrupt CityEditor:(The following letter was addressed to the Ocean City Mayor and Council with a copy forwarded to this publication.)Ocean City’s public employee pension and retiree medical plans will bankrupt the city eventually unless you make changes soon. Last summer I was reading about the advice you were receiving from various consultants… Read more »
It’s Pure ExtortionEditor:Current cab owners have built the taxi business into a successful industry. We put into this industry our blood, sweat and tears. We have put many long hours and have attended many meetings improving the system. We have done such a fine job and cleaned up the system and have made such great… Read more »
Ocean City cabbies will now be subject to random drug tests, according to a new regulation governing the industry. This section of the town ordinance raised a few eyebrows and shocked some drivers and cab owners this week.It reads in part a protocol will be established, “requiring taxicab driver permit holders to be randomly tested… Read more »