BERLIN – A former paramedic has filed a $500,000 lawsuit alleging discrimination and harassment against the Berlin Fire Company. Two years after an $8 million harassment case against the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) was settled, a second lawsuit has been initiated by Jeffrey Dean, a former BFC paramedic and firefighter. The case, filed by attorney… Read more »
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Main Street Business Changes Coming To Berlin
BERLIN – As the season changes so will a number of the storefronts in downtown Berlin. Though the town’s usual lack of vacancies will continue, several stores are expanding or moving to new locations within the downtown business district. Bruder Hill will open a second location, Bruder Home, in the space currently occupied by TaDa…. Read more »
Berlin In Talks To Secure More Parking Areas
BERLIN – Town officials are exploring ways to increase parking in the downtown area. Town Administrator Laura Allen said this week that she had approached officials from Buckingham Presbyterian Church to discuss the possibility of leasing the church’s large parking lot on Main Street. In the meantime, local merchants and their employees are being asked… Read more »
Cathell Will Not Seek Re-Election To Register Of Wills Post
SNOW HILL – After nearly two decades in office, Register of Wills Charlotte Cathell will not run for re-election in 2018. Cathell said during an interview Tuesday that she’d decided not to file for re-election. Instead, she will endorse Terri Westcott, the register of wills administrator, as she campaigns for the position. “It was a… Read more »
Berlin Electric Crew In Florida Helping With Power
BERLIN – An electric crew from Berlin traveled to Florida this week to help restore power in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence and two other electric department employees are expected to spend about 10 days in Clewiston, Florida, working to help in Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. “The council and I… Read more »
Homeless Incidents, Complaints On Rise In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Year after year, visitors flock to the Ocean City Boardwalk, eager to take in the sights and sounds of the iconic promenade. They relish in the raucous sounds of arcade games and the enticing aromas wafting from various storefronts as waves break in the background. This summer, however, the Boardwalk’s endearing sights… Read more »
Cathell Will Not Seek Re-Election To Register Of Wills Post
SNOW HILL – After nearly two decades in office, Register of Wills Charlotte Cathell will not run for re-election in 2018. Cathell said during an interview Tuesday that she’d decided not to file for re-election. Instead, she will endorse Terri Westcott, the register of wills administrator, as she campaigns for the position. “It was a… Read more »
National Chains Expected To Join Home Depot, Walmart, McDonald’s On Route 50
BERLIN – As development of the commercial property off Route 50 continues, several national chains are expected to join the already busy area. According to Worcester County officials, Michaels and Fox’s Pizza Den will be among the tenants in Ocean Landings II, the site along Samuel Bowen Boulevard under construction near McDonald’s. Merry Mears, the… Read more »
Former Berlin Mayor’s Services Set For Thursday
BERLIN – Town officials remembered former mayor Rex Hailey as a dedicated public servant during this week’s Berlin Town Council meeting. Hailey, who served as a councilman for eight years and then as mayor from 1996-2004, passed away at age 70 on Sept. 1. Mayor Gee Williams and members of the town council took a… Read more »
County Changes Retiree Benefits; Retired Employees’ Dependents Must Pay Entire Premium
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a change expected to reduce the county’s medical insurance costs in the future. On Tuesday the commissioners voted unanimously to eliminate the health insurance cost-share for dependents of employees hired after Oct. 1 upon their retirement. Though the change was initially proposed in June, the commissioners delayed… Read more »