SNOW HILL – County officials this week officially approved the loan allowing Snow Hill to purchase a riverboat, with or without CARES Act funding.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to approve a $400,000 zero-interest loan that will allow Snow Hill to purchase the Black Eyed Susan, a 149-passenger riverboat. Though the commissioners voted… Read more »
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In Record 36% Turnout, Tyndall Receives 69% Of Vote To Win Berlin Mayor’s Seat
BERLIN – With an overwhelming show of support at the polls, voters elected Councilman Zack Tyndall to replace incumbent Gee Williams as Berlin’s mayor.Tyndall, who’s served on the town council for the past four years, earned 69% of the 1,226 votes cast for mayor in Tuesday’s municipal election. Council candidates elected Tuesday included Jack Orris… Read more »
Berlin Mayor, Council Election Results
MAYOR (Total Votes: 1,226)Jennifer Allen: 49 (4%)Ron Bireley:36 (3%)Bill Todd:111 (9%)*Zack Tyndall: 846 (69%)Gee Williams (I): 184 (15%)COUNCIL AT LARGEJay Knerr: 606 (55%)Tony Weeg:495 (45%)COUNCIL DISTRICT 3Shaneka Nichols:199 (83%)Daniel Packey: 41 (17%)COUNCIL DISTRICT 2Jack Orris (unopposed and no results released)
Berlin Election Preview; Candidate Introductions
BERLIN – With five mayoral candidates and three council seats up for grabs, officials are expecting a strong voter turnout in Tuesday’s municipal election.Polls in Berlin will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday for the 2020 municipal election. As a result of COVID-19, face coverings will be required at the polls… Read more »
Berlin Will Seek Grant For Heron Park Demolition Work
BERLIN – The town council voted unanimously to pursue a grant that would fund the demolition of the old processing building at Heron Park.On Monday, the council approved plans to apply for a $100,000 grant to fund façade improvements and streetlights as well as a $500,000 strategic demolition grant. The demolition grant would allow the… Read more »
Long-Time Berlin Councilman Stepping Away After 32 Years
BERLIN – Councilman Elroy Brittingham will step down this month after 32 years of representing his community.Brittingham, who was elected to the Berlin Town Council in 1988, is in the final days of his eighth term as a councilmember. Mayor Gee Williams and the rest of the town’s elected officials honored Brittingham for his service… Read more »
Berlin Ethics Commission Finds No Issues With Appointment; Five Complaints Were Filed
BERLIN – The town’s ethics commission on Wednesday dismissed complaints filed regarding a recent planning commission appointment.The Berlin Ethics Commission met Wednesday to review five complaints filed regarding the appointment of Austin Purnell to the Berlin Planning Commission. Purnell was nominated by Mayor Gee Williams and approved by the town council on Monday.“The ethics commission… Read more »
Berlin Council Looks Past Conflict Concerns With Planning Commission Appointment
BERLIN – Town officials opted to move forward with a controversial planning commission appointment despite objections from the public.On Monday, the council voted 3-1 to approve Mayor Gee Williams’ nomination of Austin Purnell to the Berlin Planning Commission. Councilman Zack Tyndall, who voted against the nomination, argued in favor of tabling a decision on the… Read more »
No Street Closures, Annual Activities For Berlin’s Halloween
BERLIN – Council candidates said this week they supported the town’s plan not to endorse Halloween activities amid COVID-19 concerns.On Tuesday, Mayor Gee Williams confirmed that the town was not sponsoring or endorsing Halloween in the community this year. The town will not close any streets for trick-or-treating.“The town is asking residents who do not… Read more »
Berlin Council Candidates Talk Taxes
BERLIN – Those vying for town council seats in next month’s election criticized last year’s 18% tax increase and have promised to scrutinize Berlin’s future budgets.Candidates for the District 2, 3 and at-large council seats were united in their commitment to being fiscal watchdogs in the wake of last year’s tax and rate increases.“I understand… Read more »