BERLIN – Following a public input session in March, town officials are expected to have another discussion regarding the future of Heron Park.Mayor Zack Tyndall said this week that the council would again discuss the park, and the potential sale of portions of it, in the near future. He says that discussion can’t take place… Read more »
BERLIN – The struggle to find volunteers and the growing costs of equipment highlighted a Berlin Town Council tour of the Berlin Fire Company.On Monday, Berlin Fire Company (BFC) leaders walked the town council’s three newest members, Jay Knerr, Shaneka Nichols and Jack Orris, and Mayor Zack Tyndall and Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood through BFC… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A Snow Hill High School student was surprised with a $40,000 scholarship on “Good Morning America” this week.Leia Donaway, a senior at Snow Hill High School, was one of 25 students from across the country who were awarded scholarships from the College Board during Wednesday’s “Good Morning America” show.“We are so proud… Read more »
BERLIN – Several of the town’s council members voiced frustration this week with the lack of information being shared by Mayor Zack Tyndall.In the wake of a divisive tax rate discussion last week, council members remain frustrated with the current budget process. While the timing is one issue, some say another is the fact that… Read more »
BERLIN – A new space in Berlin aims to celebrate the myth and magic of the mermaid.The Mermaid Museum, being billed as the world’s first, opened in Berlin last weekend. Created by artist and photographer Alyssa Maloof, the museum has been designed to be a mystical place for visitors to explore the centuries-old fascination with… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Education officials have selected Worcester Technical High School’s Aarti Sangwan as the 2021 Teacher of the Year.In a virtual ceremony Friday, Superintendent Lou Taylor recognized nominees and announced that Sangwan, who teaches computer science, pre-engineering and physics, was the 2021 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.“It’s truly an honor to represent our… Read more »
BERLIN – Just two years after it was approved, the town’s tax rate review policy is drawing criticism from elected officials.As the Berlin Town Council prepared to vote on a tax rate Monday, several council members expressed frustration with having to set the tax rate so early in the budget process. The current budget schedule… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved a new reserve policy this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to approve a reserve policy meant to guide the town toward a better financial position. Mayor Zack Tyndall thanked staff for the effort that went into the document.“There was a lot of work that went in all… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County State’s Attorney says it will take another prosecutor to handle the backlog of cases created by COVID-19.State’s Attorney Kris Heiser told the Worcester County Commissioners this week she was seeking funding in the coming fiscal year for a new prosecutor to help with the county’s surfeit of cases. Heiser’s… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Increases in proposed public safety and emergency services spending highlighted a Worcester County budget work session.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday met with department leaders to begin reviewing the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget. General fund revenues for the coming year are estimated at $211 million while proposed expenditures total $219 million.The… Read more »