Question of the Week
I once voted for the County Executive form of government, I made a mistake. Initially, the County Executive position was to run day-to-day business, collaborate with the Council to improve the flow …
Civil Discourse is the keystone of a free society, and I applaud Mr. Taylor's ability to stand up for what he believes. I believe he is wrong. He states: "Just as occurred when the position was …
The recent filing of a misleading court petition against respected community leader Mike Goldberg is deeply troubling. This action, spearheaded by a county employee and a local opponent of Charter …
A recent op-ed (“Vote No on Question A …”) urging folks to vote against rescinding the elected county executive position in Wicomico County’s government contains assertions …
In politics, promises are the cornerstone of trust between elected officials and their constituents.
On July 22, a citizen was ejected from a council meeting for attempting to make a comment …
The question is which form of government is best--Executive or Council-manic. Having lived under both in Wicomico County I can assure you that being able to vote for or against a County Executive is …
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As the presidential election campaign heats up, media coverage suggests that Americans are hopelessly divided and headed for a difficult fall — perhaps also a tense January 2025.
But that …
In politics, promises are the cornerstone of trust between elected officials and their constituents.
Mayor Randy Taylor campaigned on a platform of fiscal responsibility and transparency, yet …
One of the biggest problems our county is currently facing is the underfunding of the Salisbury Fire Department by our county government.
The Salisbury Fire Department is the busiest in the …
ANNAPOLIS —In an OpEd published today , the Joint Republican Caucus issued the first “Moore Taxes, Moore Fees” report of the current four-year term.
Since taking office in …
In April 2022, the Salisbury City Council and Mayor Day sold Parking Lot 30 to Green Street Housing LLC stipulating it become low-moderate income housing. It is alongside U.S. 50, two drawbridges, …
In January, I had the opportunity to move into my dream apartment at the Powell Building in Downtown Salisbury.
Having lived and worked in Downtown Salisbury for seven years, I’ve …
As the new Mayor of the City of Salisbury, I want to thank everyone who afforded me this great honor. As I have just completed my 18th week in the office, I have embraced a huge learning curve, and I …
Dear Mayor Randy Tayor and Salisbury City Council members, on behalf of the 100-plus members of the Greater Salisbury Committee, I write you in regards to the recent discussions about development in …
The members of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of Maryland House Bill 1258 on local journalism.
When, in July 2022, the world-renowned Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art abruptly had its doors closed and the immense art collection kept from public view, Delmarva — not just Salisbury, Wicomico …
I am a concerned Ocean Pines, Maryland, citizen who is appalled by the unsightly litter along our roads and waterways in our otherwise beautiful Eastern Shore. It’s time to actually do something to deal with this issue.
The following letter is in response to Michele Schlehofer’s opinion ("Wicomico Schools should not restrict access to books) which BaytoBayNews.com posted on Feb. 21.
This is a spot on, …
Concerns have been raised recently by Wicomico County Board of Education members about the process for initial selection and reconsideration of media resources, in particular books.
The current …
I am increasingly concerned that our County Board of Education is considering adopting policies which allow for broad personal bias to interfere with book collections development and book …
When the opening day of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session was called to order, Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes was the speaker pro tempore in the Maryland House of Delegates, the second-highest position for a member of the House Democratic Caucus.
The 446th session of the Maryland General Assembly has started, and a critical issue demands our collective attention. It is disheartening to learn that some of our local Eastern Shore representatives, influenced by special-interest groups like the Fraternal Order of Police, plan to challenge the Child Interrogation Protection Act, a vital law passed in 2022 to safeguard the due process rights of our young people.
From the editor
Reporters and editors in our Delmarva offices have been working on a special series about Harriet Tubman that kicks off Sunday.