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School board, law enforcement still at it Dispute over crime reports remains in public eye with dueling public statements By Stewart Dobson Editor (Oct. 27, 2023) The war of words between the Worcester County Board of Education and the county’s state’s attorney and sheriff continued this
week, with the board making public a response to the suggestion by the law enforcement officials that school administrators are suppressing reports of crime in the schools. In an Oct. 23 letter to State’s Attorney Kris Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, school board President Todd Ferrante began on a conciliatory note by saying all parties involved have failed to communicate
effectively and that the board “welcomes constructive criticism with a goal of helping improve Worcester County Public Schools.” The full texts of the exchanges appear on page 4
But then, in a reference to a Sept. 21 statement from Heiser and Crisafulli that suggested the schools are glossing over incidents that have threatened the safety of students, he
wrote, “The Board fails to see how engaging in a truth-versus-fiction dialogue through public forums is helpful in maintaining school safety.” Heiser and Crisafulli countered with a statement released Tuesday. “After waiting for over a month to receive any response, it is now abundantly clear that school officials plan to take no meaningful action to reSee SCHOOL Page 4
Wind meeting style not what many hoped Session turns out to be more info, explanations than gathering opinions
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Commenters prepare to drop their remarks in a box at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s public meeting on US Wind’s proposed turbine project at Ocean City Elementary School on Tuesday.
Rising insurance costs hit condo associations By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2023) As coastal condominium and cooperative housing associations in Ocean City renew the insurance on their buildings this year, some are seeing the price of plans more than double.
Some are finding it difficult to find an insurer who will even cover a coastal condominium. Local property managers are reporting historic leaps in insurance prices for master plans that cover damages from things such as wind, flooding and other losses for See RISING Page 10
By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 27, 2023) Ocean City officials said they were disappointed by the format of a public meeting on Tuesday about the wind energy project that US Wind proposes to build off the Maryland and Delaware coast. The meeting, which was at Ocean City Elementary School, came during a 45-day public comment period regarding the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM’s, draft environmental impact statement for US Wind’s three-phased offshore wind turbine project. The comment section’s deadline is Nov. 20. “I think [attendees] were here anticipating that this was going to be an auditorium where everyone had a chance to get up and speak their point of view, whatever their point of view was, ask questions regarding the environmental assessment, and that’s not what it is,” Meehan said at the meeting. People were able to ask questions, See ABSENCE Page 3
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Absence of public exchange of opinion irks local officials Continued from Page 1 but not in a public speaking format. The meeting room was surrounded by a ring of displays that broke down the information in the environmental impact statement. Each presentation board covered different topics such as offshore wind layouts, export cable routes, potential effects on habitat, birds and marine animals and impacts on fishery populations and landings. Subject matter experts from the bureau stood beside the presentation boards to clarify information for attendees or answer questions. Meehan described it as a charrette-style meeting. Instead of addressing a crowd publicly, as some attendees expected, people were allowed to enter a threeminute verbal statement into the record with a local stenographer or drop a written statement into a collection box. Meehan said he doesn’t believe the two public comment options make up for the absence of a public speaking session. People wanted others to hear what they have to say, he said. “We’ve been dealing with this for the past seven years and for it to come to this when a document as important as the environmental assessment is up for review … (is) very disappointing,” Meehan said. Ocean City Manager Terry McGean said he was encouraged by the turnout, but he too disagreed with the format. “To me, a public meeting is just that, a public meeting. When we have a controversial topic at the city, and we have a City Council meeting, we
let people talk, and sometimes that means the meeting takes a very long time but people have a right to be heard,” McGean said. The city will continue submitting many written comments to BOEM for the duration of the public comment period, McGean said. “The decision-makers ought to be here, and they ought to be here listening to what the people in this room have to say,” McGean said. Jessica Stromberg, the chief of the Environment Branch for Renewable Energy at the Office of Renewable Energy Programs at BOEM, said that BOEM’s mission for the meeting was to answer peoples’ questions about the environmental impact statement to help inform their comments, which could be submitted at the meeting, through mail or online at regulations.gov. “This is an open house-style format, so people have an opportunity to really talk to us (and) understand. We’re here to listen, and we welcome all feedback,” Stromberg said. Meehan said city officials tried to find out what the format of the meeting would be through emails and phone calls for three days, but the city didn’t get an answer until Tuesday morning. “We have more standing on this project than any area of the state and we’re getting less attention than any other area of the state,” Meehan said. The bureau and US Wind representatives claim the construction of the up to 121 turbines, off the coast of Ocean City, will create thousands of jobs and power up to 770,000 homes See WIND Page 6
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STATEMENT FROM STATE’S ATTORNEY, SHERIFF (Oct. 24, 2023) State’s Attorney Heiser and Sheriff Crisafulli are disappointed with the Board of Education’s response to law enforcement’s serious concerns about school and student safety. After waiting for over a month to receive any response, it is now abundantly clear that school officials plan to take no meaningful action to resolve the specific concerns law enforcement detailed for them during their presentation on October 4th. The Sheriff and State’s Attorney now urge the Board to immediately reconsider. The Board’s response does not outline any specific corrective actions the Board or school officials will take to comply with state law, it does not address the specific questions posed
about school safety-related protocols, nor has the Board decided to accept law enforcement’s offer to provide regular updates to ensure they have full and accurate information about crime occurring in the schools. As a result, the Sheriff and State’s Attorney remain concerned that the pattern and practice of minimizing safety concerns, excusing student misconduct without disciplinary action, failing to take precautionary measures to prevent further victimization, and failing to notify school resource deputies and parents about crime in our schools will continue unabated. Unfortunately for the community, but perhaps unsurprisingly, school officials are once again outright deny-
ing that school safety issues exist, even after having been confronted with direct evidence and concrete examples. It appears that school officials are choosing to prioritize the appearance of school safety over actual school safety. As it stands, the often-repeated conclusion of school officials that “schools are safe” doesn’t make it so, and a so-called “task force” comprised of all the same individuals with whom law enforcement has continuously discussed these safety issues for the past 4 years is not likely to suddenly become an effective solution. Law enforcement would, however, be willing to consider participation in a task force with a membership having the demonstrated ability to effect positive
changes within the schools. At this juncture, Sheriff Crisafulli and State’s Attorney Heiser remain dissatisfied with the safety situation in our schools and are actively discussing law enforcement’s options. The Sheriff and the State’s Attorney want to assure the community that school safety remains their utmost priority, and that their efforts in this area will continue undeterred until Worcester County attains the highest standard of safety within the schools. Community updates will be provided by both the Office of the State’s Attorney and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office as they continue to work together to bring transparency and accountability in matters of school safety.
LETTER FROM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION (Oct. 23, 2023) Dear Ms. Heiser and Mr. Crisafulli, I am writing to you on behalf of the Worcester County Board of Education (“Board”) and in response to the issues surrounding school safety raised in your letter dated September 21, 2023. As you know, the Board has met several times in Closed Session to discuss the contents of your letter and your subsequent presentation, as well as the presentation of the Executive Team and the concerns that they have raised. As the Board noted in its public statement on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, after spending hours reviewing and considering all that came before it, the Board concluded that very little could be agreed upon between the Sheriff, State’s Attorney, and our Executive Team (collectively “Partners”). The Board found this to be not only unfortunate, but gravely concerning. Specifically, the Board found that there is a gross failure in effective communication between the Partners and believes, without reservation, that this needs immediate attention and correction. Likewise, the Board is
concerned that misinformation, not only between the Partners, but that has been conveyed to the community, has led to confusion and discontent. The Board believes that all Partners share in some of the responsibility for these sentiments. The Board welcomes constructive criticism with a goal of helping improve Worcester County Public
Schools (“WCPS”), but the Board believes that the time, place, and manner of providing such criticism is a vitally important consideration when matters as delicate as school safety and parental and student rights are at issue. The Board fails to see how engaging in a truth versus fiction dialogue through public forums is helpful in maintaining school safety
and as such, may violate Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1966 (HIPPA), and the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It is, however, important to understand that the See LETTER Page 6
School safety war of words goes on Continued from Page 1 solve the specific concerns law enforcement detailed for them during their presentation on Oct. 4.” This dismissal of the board’s assertions and actions includes its creation of a task force to examine the situation, arguing that the composition of the group renders it ineffective. The state’s attorney and sheriff did say they would accept the board’s invitation to participate on the task force with different membership that “demonstrated [the] ability to effect
positive changes within the schools.” One of the more unusual aspects of the escalating argument between the school board and the state’s attorney and sheriff is that it is being conducted so publicly. When asked if this was an attempt to generate public support for their position, Heiser replied, “I think it’s been very evident that our community does support what we are doing. We’ve received positive emails, calls and messages on social media from parents, teachers and citizens who
want these issues addressed once and for all. That is what we intend to do.” Per Ferrante’s letter, Heiser and Crisafulli have a standing invitation to participate on the school safety task force when the schedule is set. Among other issues to be discussed in that initial session is whether additional staff or other members should be brought into the group. In the meantime, Heiser and Crisafulli have promised to provide community updates as they and the board decide how they will proceed.
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DIRECT BAYFRONT OCEAN CITY! Luxury 5BR/6BA/2HBA Bayfront home with pool hits the market! This luxury home has 145 feet of water frontage with direct bay views and offers southern exposure. As you walk in the front door of this lovely home you will immediately fall in love with the attention to details and upgrades throughout. An elegant 733 BRADLEY ROAD • OCEAN CITY foyer with marble flooring $3,200,000 greets you as you enter with your eyes drawn to the beautiful Bayfront views and the swimming pool in the courtyard. On the first level you will find a kitchen designed for access in and out to the pool area with plenty of seating and room for entertaining family and friends. Also on the first floor, you will find a Bay front office or playroom for the kids. This home is complete with a home elevator so either take the spiraling stairs to the second level or take the elevator up to the second level. You will be mesmerized by the amazing Bayfront views and endless sunsets this home offers. There are 6 decks off the home for privacy. On the second level you will find a professional chef’s kitchen complete with large center island, high end appliances and plenty of cabinet space adjoining a beautiful, spacious dining room overlooking the bay. The family room is also complete with a gas fireplace for chilly winter nights, making this the perfect home for year-round living or a vacation home. Also, on this floor, you will find a second office, home theater room, or game room. On the third level you will enjoy waking up to the endless water views from your primary bedroom. The primary bath has custom finishes throughout with extensive tile work. The primary bedroom also has a fireplace for romantic evenings and relaxing. Also on this floor are three additional bedrooms, which are spacious and separated nicely from the primary bedroom. This home is over 6000 ft.² and is one of the few Bayfront homes available on the market. So, if you’re looking for a home at the beach, also offering all the thrill of the day with attention to detail look no further. Come take a look at 733 Bradley Rd. today before it’s sold! MDWO2014714
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Stunning 2BR/2BA condo one back from the beach hits the market! This condo is located on 66th street in an ocean block building. The sellers have made many recent upgrades, installing luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, new microwave, new refrigerator, new stove, new dishwasher, new exterior HVAC unit, toilets and kitchen faucet within the last three years. The decks also were tiled in 2019 and the glass sliders leading to the deck were also replaced within the last five years. This would make a great second home or investment property and is being sold fully furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. This is one of the best values at the beach - fully furnished and only one back from the ocean. As you walk through the front door, you will see an inviting living room for entertaining family and friends. There is a dining area off the kitchen with glass sliders leading to a huge covered deck with recently tiled floor. You can hear the waves break from the deck. This is a first floor unit but it's an elevated building so the height off the street is equivalent to a second floor unit. This condo has two large bedrooms and two full baths so there's plenty of room for family and friends. The condo is in walking distance to many restaurants, stores, shops and a supermarket, so once you're here you don’t have to move your car, but the condo is conveniently located to the route 90 bridge, making coming and going a joy. Come take a look today before this amazing property is sold. This condo association is well managed by Mann Properties. MLS MDWO2016172
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32 FORT SUMTER S. THE PARKE @ OCEAN PINES $389,000 Absolutely Stunning home in The Parke at Ocean Pines hits the market! This home has 3BR/2BA with one level living.As you walk to the front door, you’ll be welcomed with a beautiful array of flowers leading to a nicely covered porch area. When you enter this well-kept home, you will see a bright airy table space kitchen with plenty of cabinets, perfect for having friends and family over for dinner. As you walk down the hall there are two bedrooms and a full bath. Continuing down the hallway you enter the living area which opens to the back yard. Off the living area is the beautiful primary bedroom suite with another full bath. Then there is a fullsize laundry room with washer and dryer and a very convenient oversize garage. This home is located in the awardwinning community of The Parke, a 55 and older community in Ocean Pines. The Parke has a fitness center, library, sauna, nature trails, clubhouse, indoor pool and billiard room. So there are plenty of activities to enjoy. This home has been meticulously maintained. The HVAC was replaced in 2023, new carpet was also recently installed as was a new dishwasher in 2022. This home is shown by appointment only, so please schedule your appointment today for a tour and make this beautiful home a reality. MDWO2016462
34862 WEST LINE RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $2,500,000 Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLS DESU184528 LAND
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32474 LIGHTHOUSE RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $4,500,000 Prime commercial location in Selbyville of 10.09 acres. This is a rare commercial development opportunity on the busy intersection of Lighthouse Sound Rd. (Route 54) and Hudson Rd. There are already many existing new homes surrounding this property and more than 3,200 additional homes are coming soon. This is the perfect location for a shopping center, multiple smaller retail businesses, and/or medical or other professional offices to serve these homes and the entire Selbyville, Bayside, Fenwick, Ocean City area. The Seller will finance up to 70% of the purchase price at 1 percent below the current prime lending rate for up to 5 years. The property is located 8 miles from the beach! DESU2044978
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10615 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD OCEAN CITY • $5,599,900 JUST REDUCED! $4,899,900 Custom 6BR/6BA/3HBA/ new construction west facing bayfront estate designed and built by David Bradley of Bradley Construction w/ views of both Assawoman Bay and skyline from the property’s L-shaped pool and swim-up bar. Features exceptional craftsmanship w/astute attention to detail, custom finishes/woodwork, and architectural details. A welcoming orange crush bar made w/Port Rush quartz and 1st-floor Den/bedroom ensuite complete w/Murphy bed. Expansive family room has a wall of windows and glass sliders overlooking the bay. Gourmet chef's kitchen just off family room includes plenty of bar seating w/endless bay views. Kitchen boasts GE monogram ss appliances including 6-burner gas range, expansive center island, custom farm sink, w/vegetable sink, hone marble and quartz countertops. White custom Fabuwood cabinets w/undercounter lighting, appliance garages and custom pull outs for easy storage. Floating shelves in kitchen made w/reclaimed wood, and a designer tile backsplash. An expansive butler’s pantry, mud room w/custom shelving, laundry room, half bath on the main floor. White oak stairs, and custom-made glass elevator. 2nd floor spacious ensuite Bayfront bedrooms, each w/its own private balcony. A 4th ensuite bedroom which has been designed as a bunk room w/custom bunk and trundle bed complete w/a port hole. A coffee bar, refrigerator, and full-size laundry on 2nd floor. 3rd floor primary bedroom ensuite w/bay views, cathedral ceilings, turret cupola, coffee bar, fireplace, exquisite tile work, two enormous closets w/wood detailing and shiplap, and expansive covered porch. Primary bath has insulated tub w/jets and faces the bay w/a 6’x6’ circular Anderson window. Bonus room w/soaring ceilings and cupola; separate refrigerator, bar seating, a private deck, half bath, and laundry. A saltwater pool and spa, cabana area complete w/2 outdoor TVs, 2 refrigerators, custom cabinetry/countertops, fire pit area, permits for three lifts and a transient boat, a 50ft pier, dock and ramp. Parking for 6 cars. MLS MDWO2012190
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S ROUTE 54 SELBYVILLE, DE $890,000 Commercial land 3.94-acre prime location served by water and sewer from Selbyville. This land is across from the new development of Coastal Villages. 1,000 feet of road frontage. Also available for sale is Tax ID 533-17.00-156.04 which has 7.29 acres for $490,000 (MLS- DESU2028756) this has a density of 16 lots. Both pieces are served by water and sewer in Selbyville. OWNER FINANCING IS AVAILABLE! Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS DESU2028754
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LETTER FROM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Continued from Page 4 majority of the Board found that WCPS schools are safe, and that our Executive Team works tirelessly to maintain the safety of our schools, students, faculty, and staff. The Board agrees that the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the Sheriff’s Office and WCPS needs be followed. Given the date of your letter of September 21st, the Board notes that the MOU was in effect for a total of 12 school days. The Board further agrees that the training on the MOU and the obligations thereunder that was provided to the school administrators by the Sheriff’s Office and the Executive Team was and remains critically necessary. The Board found, however, that the Executive Team/WCPS is not the only Partner that has failed to meet every expectation of the implementation of the MOU and looks forward to a time when all Partners can comply. The Board appreciates the commitment that was offered in your letter to bring all Partners’ “best combined efforts forward to eliminate crime within our schools and demonstrate to our community that student safety remains true priority for all of us.” To that end, the Board believes that the establishment of the
School Safety Task Force (“Task Force”) is the best next step to achieve that goal. The Task Force will be an additional tool to help all Partners work together in the level of partnership that was described in your September 21, 2023, letter. We invite you both to immediately and actively participate in the Task Force. Our Board members who have volunteered to serve (Elena McComas, Katie Addis, and Bill Gordy) are already at work on a proposed agenda and are anxious to begin. As you heard in the Board’s public statement, in addition to yourselves, and our Board Members, the Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor and/or Chief Safety Officer Annette Wallace will be members of the Task Force, and at least initially, our Board Attorney will also be present at Task Force meetings to assist in the facilitation of each meeting. The Board believes that the purpose of the Task Force should be the following, but welcomes suggestions regarding further goals and objectives from both of you: Initially work through the real and substantive issues contained within the two presentations made to the Board, so any uncertainty and misunderstanding can be eliminated and opportunities for improvement can
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be implemented; and Help facilitate and effectuate strong communication between all Partners and serve as an avenue to discuss and relay concerns that might exist on an ongoing basis; Provide educational opportunities from subject matter experts on the nuances of Maryland school law and the applicable Federal law that govern certain classifications of students and limits and restrictions that exist with school discipline; Serve as a liaison to the Board and keep it informed as to all matters concerning school safety; Make recommendations to the Board as it may see fit; Shortly following this letter, you will receive an email with dates and times for the initial meeting. The initial meeting will be vital to firmly establishing the goals and procedures of the Task Force, determining whether additional staff/Partners should be invited to join the Task Force, and to begin work on matters that not only need to be resolved, but also for all Partners to gain a clear un-
derstanding of what specific improvements are needed from each Partner moving forward. After a date and time for the initial meeting is established, the Task Force will circulate the draft agenda and our Task Force members welcome your input on additional agenda items that should be a priority at the initial meeting. We trust that moving forward all Partners share the same objective – to work in partnership, with honest and clear communication, and to do anything that is necessary to maintain a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. We now must find a way to move forward together, and you have the commitment of this Board that it intends to do so efficiently and productively. We hope that the Board has your commitment as well. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, Todd A. Ferrante President, Worcester County Board of Education
Wind opponents disappointed Continued from Page 3 across the region. Many Ocean City officials, residents and local businesses oppose the project, citing concerns about the potential impacts on sea life, habitat, recreational fishing and property values. Informational signs at the Tuesday meeting confirmed that the proposed wind farm off the coast would be visible from Maryland and Delaware shores, something that some Ocean City residents and officials fear might affect property values. The Town of Ocean City even went as far as previously creating their own renderings of how the turbines might be visible from shore, McGean said. Ocean City officials have hired an environmental consultant to review
the US Wind plans and directed them to dive into the environmental impact statement. Tuesday’s meeting was one of two in-person meetings meant to inform the public on the findings of the impact statement and welcome public comments. The second in-person meeting was held at Indian River High School in Dagsboro, Delaware on Oct. 26. There are also two virtual meetings, one of which was held on Oct. 19. The second virtual meeting is on Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. The virtual meetings will include a question and answer session and a public comment session since online meetings aren’t conducive to one-onone discussions, Stromberg said. “We encourage people to comment by the deadline,” Stromberg said.
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