It seems a certainty fees for town services in Berlin will be heading up considerably soon, but we disagree they are needed at the start of the next fiscal quarter.Berlin property owners need to be keeping a close eye on how their elected officials are governing. The decisions ahead will hit their bank accounts. Last… Read more »
Though the Margaritaville project seemingly back on track made headlines this week, there was also a lower profile development plan reviewed last week at the Board of Zoning Appeals level in Ocean City. An eight-story, 90-room hotel is being eyed for the former home to the Holt’s Landing restaurant at the south end of Ocean… Read more »
Downtown Project Questioned Editor: The Honorable Rick Meehan, Town Council, Mr. Miller, Ocean City Planning and Community Development, and O-cean City Development Corporation: (The following was submitted to The Dispatch as well as the assignees:) As an owner in Assateague House Condominiums, 210 Worcester Street, I am writing to state my opposition to the requested… Read more »
McGean A Good ChoiceEditor:Congratulations to Terry McGean on his appointment as city manager for the Town of Ocean City. Terry has served the town for more than 30 years and has been responsible not only for major projects like beach replenishment and additions to the convention center, but also for such everyday functions as bidding… Read more »
Decisions reflect the changing times. The pushing of Sunfest to late October is an example, and history tells us time will judge whether it’s the right move. One thing we do know is it’s controversial.The early consensus from the general residential and visiting public appears to be opposition to this change. New events – such… Read more »
Is Ocean City government in better shape today than it was six years ago? It was the same question asked back in 2015 when the three-year stint of the former city manager was evaluated.When considering the tenure of City Manager Doug Miller, the consensus seems to be he is leaving Ocean City in a stable… Read more »
It makes sense for Ocean City to promote from within for its next city manager.Barring any major curve balls, 31-year City Engineer Terry McGean will be officially announced as Ocean City’s sixth city manager next week. McGean is a sound pick. We figured the job would be offered to McGean and/or Public Works Director Hal… Read more »
The distance between Ocean City and Donegal, Northern Ireland is approximately 3,229 miles. It’s the distance a bottle — containing a handwritten note from an Ocean City boy and two, $1 bills — covered over the course of three years.The story is incredible. Then 11-year-old Sasha Yonyak was on a boat during the summer of… Read more »
Eight Levels Of ControlEditor:There are eight levels of control that must be obtained before you are able to create a social state, wrote Saul Alinsky in his book “Rules for Radicals” in 1971.1 Control healthcare and you control the people.2 Increase the poverty level as high as possible, poor people are easier to control and… Read more »
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan held a couple press conferences this week, and concerns before each gathering were whether Hogan would follow a few other states with reinstituting a mask mandate for indoor places. Hogan did announce a new requirement for facial coverings in all state buildings, but he was clear he will not be extending… Read more »