Letters to the Editor

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Letter: Despite traffic concerns, Wegmans will be fine addition to Columbia

I fell in love with Wegmans in Corning, New York when I was on active duty in the Navy (over 26 years ago). When opportunities would permit,...

Letter: Please don't stifle Merriweather music

I have to disagree respectfully with Steve McCord's letter noting that the sounds from Merriweather Post Pavilion disturb the neighborhood...

Letter: Is Allen Dyer a 'nuisance?' Are jet planes fast?

In your editorial of May 10, 2012, you refer to Mr. Dyer as "something of a nuisance."

Letter: To slow speeders, use cameras, not speed bumps

It is with dismay that I read that Howard County is going to resume speed bump construction. My concern is that these bumps slow the...

Letter: Sometimes, government must step in to ensure freedoms

If you look back throughout the history of this country, you will see voters oppress the rights of women and interracial couples, just as...

Letter: Tips on how not to miss county activities guides

This letter is in response to Brenda Kaufman's May 3 letter, "Parks brochures are no good if residents don't see them."

Letter: School bus drivers appreciate end-of-year gifts

My child's school bus driver is a pleasure to greet every school-day morning. She always has a big smile and a kind word and wave.

Letter: Laurel Senior Friendship Club thanks Laurel Boys and Girls Club for support of flea market

The Laurel Senior Friendship Club (LSFC) wishes to express our sincere thanks to the Laurel Boys and Girls Club for allowing us to use their...

Letters: Enough already with the noise at Merriweather Post concerts

Last year I expressed the opinion that most concerts at Merriweather violate state standards regarding noise and vibration (the pounding...

Letter: Lawyer's assertions in dental death lawsuit 'ridiculous and insulting'

My heart goes out to the family of Jenny Olenick, who by all accounts was a talented and wonderful teen. The May 5 article detailing...

Letter: More green energy needed to replace fossil fuels

Kudos to your informative article on Green Energy at the River Hill pool. This innovative use, well explained in your article, will help...

Letter: School sports teams will suffer under turf fields agreement

As a former student of the Howard County public school system, I find it grossly offensive that fields would be taken away from the high...

Letter: Parks brochure does no good if people don't get it

The Howard County Parks and Recreation brochure needs to get to Howard County residents. A few years ago, Howard County residents got the...

Letter: Let Independents vote for Circuit Court candidates

I agree with Mr. Kohn (letter, April 12) that one should not have to be registered as a member of a major political party in order to vote...

Letter: You can help support safe after-prom celebrations

Underage drinking and drug use is a concern in our community throughout the year, especially during April and May, when our teens will...