Political Overreach Editor: All parents agree nothing is more important than our children, and a quality education is the first step to their economic prosperity. That’s why schools are the bedrock of this community. Last week, under the banner of “transparency” Commissioners voted 5-2 to underfund our schools. This attack on teachers, students, and families… Read more »
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Voices From The Readers – June 9, 2023
Disappointed By CountyEditor:It would be accurate to say I am disheartened by the final decision of the Worcester County Commissioners to fund the Board of Education (BOE) at the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) level which is approximately $4.4 million short of the FY24 request. The request, if fully granted, would have guaranteed that I, and all other BOE teachers, support staff, and… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – May 19, 2023
City’s Budget Practices Result In Annual SurplusEditor:Based on data from Ocean City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for the last eight fiscal years, the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) consistently underestimate revenues and overestimate expenses. From FY15 to FY22, the combined underestimated revenue totaled over $19.8 million, averaging over $2.4 million per year. During that same period,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – May 12, 2023
Teachers Need To Speak Up And For Their StudentsEditor:(The following represents an open letter to Worcester County teachers and administrators.)Everyone in this community knows our teachers and administrators are the best of the best. The problem is our system is flawed, and two entirely different thought processes all together. At this point no one can deny… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – May 5, 2023
A Public Safety AdvocateEditor:It is with sad hearts that the Career Firefighters and Paramedics of Ocean City mourn the passing of former Councilman Doug Cymek.As the president of our union, I had the honor of working with Councilman Cymek during his time on the Ocean City Council. Prior to my leadership, Doug worked with past… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – April 28, 2023
Legislative RecapEditor:As a Maryland State Senator representing Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties and with the end of the 2023 legislative session, I wanted to share my general approach to public service and the facts of how I advocate for our shore priorities with a new governor and administration, new statewide officeholders and new Maryland General… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – April 21, 2023
Lower Shore Delegation Failing Ocean CityEditor:Back in 2019, one of the hottest topics in Ocean City was the unsanctioned H20i car weekend which was creating havoc on our streets. The anger and frustration from Ocean City residents was through the roof. It took a while but thanks to the amazing efforts of the Mayor and Town… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – April 14, 2023
Museum Closure ConcernsEditor:I am writing to express my concern and opposition to the planned closure of the Ward Museum and the transfer of its contents to an as yet to be prepared space on West Main Street in downtown Salisbury. I do so as someone who has worked at Salisbury University and has been a… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – April 7, 2023
Board Member ResponseEditor:My husband and I have been educators in Worcester County Public Schools for 26 years, and our two children went through Worcester County Public schools from pre-kindergarten until 12th grade.For several decades Worcester County Public Schools have earned accolades and attracted the best teachers in the region. This did not happen by chance;… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – March 31, 2023
Objective Look At Sewer Systems Needed Editor: Worcester County’s planners have a poop problem, but their solution may make us look more like Sussex County than the family vacation destination we claim to be. Frontier Town and Sea Oaks Village gobbled up much of the Mystic Harbor sewage treatment system’s capacity to dispose of treated… Read more »