BERLIN – Town officials agreed to extend a moratorium on the establishment of tattoo shops in Berlin last week.At the recommendation of the Berlin Tattoo Ordinance Committee, the town council voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on tattoo shops in Berlin until Nov. 18, 2020.“In the interim we hope to be able to finish the… Read more »
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New Berlin Development Sparks Traffic Pattern Concerns
BERLIN – Town officials expressed concern regarding traffic patterns near a new apartment complex on Seahawk Road.As developer Blair Rinnier approached the Berlin Town Council to buy sewer capacity to continue construction of Ocean’s East on Seahawk Road last week, council members used the opportunity to criticize traffic flow in the area.“In my humble opinion,… Read more »
Berlin Approves Body Cameras For Police Officers
BERLIN – Body cameras will soon be used by the Berlin Police Department.The department is moving forward with plans to outfit patrol officers with body cameras from Axon Enterprise Inc. following approval from the town council last week. Police Chief Arnold Downing expects the cameras, which should be in use by the end of the… Read more »
Worcester Tech In Running For Cash Prize
NEWARK – Welding students at Worcester Technical High School are hoping a national contest could bring them a new classroom.Worcester Technical High School is one of three finalists in the Channellock Trade School Trade-Up contest. If the school’s video earns the most votes in the tool company’s Facebook contest, the school could win a $5,000… Read more »
Town, Fire Company Close In On Contract; New Route 50 Station Ground Breaking Planned
BERLIN – After months of discussion, the Town of Berlin and the Berlin Fire Company are expected to agree to a contract for services next week.Mayor Gee Williams confirmed this week that a proposed contract for services would be on the agenda at Monday’s town council meeting. Berlin Fire Company (BFC) officials and town leaders… Read more »
Mathias, Carozza Discuss Issues At State Senate Forum
SALISBURY – Sen. Jim Mathias and Del. Mary Beth Carozza shared views on everything from offshore wind to rising health care costs at a forum this week.On Tuesday, Mathias and Carozza, both candidates for the District 38 senate seat, faced off in a forum moderated by WBOC’s Steve Hammond and hosted by the Salisbury Area… Read more »
Berlin’s History Revisited On Eve Of 150th Anniversary Celebration
BERLIN – The small town that started as little more than a tavern at a crossroads marks its 150th anniversary in 2018.In spite of three devastating fires, the decline of the railroad and the rise and fall of countless businesses through the decades, Berlin has endured. Today, the town pays homage to its history with… Read more »
Election Preview: Familiar Faces Face Off For District 4 Commissioner Seat
BERLIN – Commissioner Ted Elder is hoping voters give him a chance to continue the work he’s started on the board of county commissioners.Elder, who represents District 4, faces Virgil Shockley in this fall’s election.“We have good county commissioners sitting there now,” Elder said. “I look forward to working with them another four years, hopefully… Read more »
Balloon Roundup Effort Worked Into School Art Project
BERLIN — Students at Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) are using an art project to highlight an environmental issue with the help of Blume’s Balloon Roundup.Fourth-graders at BIS are using balloons collected by Josh and Emily Blume, the local siblings who launched the Blume’s Balloon Roundup campaign this summer, to create sculptures of marine life.“This is… Read more »
Proposed Commercial Development Clears Growth Area Hurdle; Berlin Annexation Likely Next Step
BERLIN – Plans for commercial development at a key entrance to Berlin are expected to move forward after municipal officials agreed to add 18 acres to the town’s growth area.The Berlin Town Council on Tuesday voted 4-1 to add 18 acres at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 346 to the town’s growth area…. Read more »
