BERLIN – Town officials agreed to extend a moratorium on the establishment of tattoo shops in Berlin for another two years.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 to extend the existing moratorium on tattoo shops until Nov. 18, 2022. Members of the town’s tattoo ordinance committee are hopeful that the time will give them… Read more »
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur High School and Worcester Technical High School halted in-person instruction this week after individuals at Decatur tested positive for COVID-19.On Tuesday, Stephen Decatur Principal Thomas Sites announced that the Berlin high school—Worcester County’s largest—would return to distance learning until after Thanksgiving. The announcement came after the school was notified of its… Read more »
BERLIN – Residents are invited to light up the town to show off their holiday spirit in the coming weeks.The town is now seeking entries for the “Berlin Lights up the Town” contest, a home decorating competition for the holiday season. Residents have until Dec. 1 to sign up.“Berlin has a lot of community spirit,”… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall expressed his commitment to working with merchants as the pandemic continues.At a meeting of the town council on Monday, Tyndall said marketing of local shops and promotions like carriage rides could go forward this holiday season.“Even today we were meeting with merchants trying to make sure that things go off… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A memorandum of understanding approved last week formalizes the county’s longstanding school deputy program.Last week the Worcester County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Worcester County Public Schools regarding the school deputy program.“We have a phenomenal working relationship with Worcester County Public Schools,” Sheriff… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week said they wanted to see local libraries reopen to the public.Worcester County Library branches closed to the public, like most places, in March as a result of COVID-19 concerns. The commissioners this week voted unanimously to have the library system come up with a reopening plan.“I… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall met with dozens of downtown merchants this week to address concerns regarding marketing in advance of the holiday season.Merchants gathered at Sisters Wednesday to meet with Tyndall and Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood. They expressed concern regarding the lack of marketing the town would be doing in advance of Ice Ice… Read more »
BERLIN – The White Horse Park residents who initiated a lawsuit regarding occupancy restrictions now want to dismiss their case against Worcester County.On Wednesday, attorney Hugh Cropper, representing the residents, filed a motion for voluntary dismissal of the case against Worcester County. The case against the White Horse Park Community Association, however, would still proceed.“We’ve… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall met with dozens of downtown merchants this week to address concerns regarding marketing in advance of the holiday season.Merchants gathered at Sisters Wednesday to meet with Tyndall and Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood. They expressed concern regarding the lack of marketing the town would be doing in advance of Ice Ice… Read more »
BERLIN – How much longer will Berlin be known as America’s Coolest Small Town?Merchants this week expressed concern over Mayor Zack Tyndall’s removal of the title from town letterhead and his business cards. Tyndall defended the decision at a meeting with merchants Wednesday night.“It’s one of our many achievements,” he said. “I don’t want to… Read more »