BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall vetoed the town’s $6.8 million budget in response to amendments made to the spending plan by the town council.Tyndall on Friday vetoed Berlin’s fiscal year 2022 budget, citing the changes made by the Berlin Town Council last month. He’s hopeful that before any vote to override his veto, council members… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved plans for the return of fireworks as well as the Berlin Bathtub Races in July.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to approve plans for fireworks on July 3 at Heron Park and plans for the Berlin Bathtub Races on July 9. Both events were canceled in 2020 because… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Several new events at Furnace Town are aimed at welcoming visitors back to the historic site for the 2021 season.After being closed nearly the entirety of 2020 because of the pandemic, the connections of Furnace Town are working hard this spring to renew interest in the 19th century Nassawango Iron Furnace and… Read more »
BERLIN – Changes at a bed and breakfast on Harrison Avenue continue to concern neighbors.Berlin resident Joe Hill approached the town council this week to express frustration related to The Inn Berlin, a bed and breakfast on Harrison Avenue recently granted permission to host outdoor special events. Hill is worried about the town permitting commercial… Read more »
NEWARK – School system officials this week announced plans for a new virtual learning program to be offered in the coming school year.Superintendent Lou Taylor advised parents Tuesday that the Worcester County Public Schools Blended Learning Program would be offered as a virtual option in the fall.“As you may have heard over the past months,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The county could save significantly by leasing vehicles for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, according to Enterprise.Enterprise Fleet Management projects savings of $2.2 million over 10 years if the county stops buying and instead leases vehicles for the sheriff’s office. Fleet consultant Bailey Elliott met with the Worcester County Commissioners last week… Read more »
BERLIN – Legislation signed last week by Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to result in significant savings for the Town of Berlin’s electric utility.Hogan last Tuesday signed legislation related to renewable energy portfolio standards. The legislation will benefit municipal electric customers throughout the state.“This has got some good savings for the Town of Berlin,” Mayor… Read more »
NEWARK – School system officials this week announced plans for a new virtual learning program to be offered in the coming school year.Superintendent Lou Taylor advised parents Tuesday that the Worcester County Public Schools Blended Learning Program would be offered as a virtual option in the fall.“As you may have heard over the past months,… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall is hopeful his fellow elected officials will change their stance on the town’s budget in the coming weeks.While Tyndall has made it clear he plans to veto the budget adopted Monday by the Berlin Town Council, a vote by four of the town’s five council members can override his veto…. Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council on Monday agreed to give town employees a 1.5% salary increase and restore cell phone and vehicle allowances despite Mayor Zack Tyndall’s objections.When presented with Tyndall’s budget Monday, the council voted unanimously to amend the mayor’s proposed budget to include a 1.5% cost-of-living-adjustment and restore phone and vehicle allowances… Read more »