BERLIN- More than two years after the honor, the glow of Berlin’s designation as America’s Coolest Small Town remains. For the most part merchants are busy, residents are happy and visitors are frequent.While there is rarely a commercial vacancy to be found in the downtown area, how does the town’s residential real estate market compare?“Berlin’s… Read more »
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New School Board President Elected
NEWARK – Former teacher Bill Gordy has been selected to lead the school board as president of the Worcester County Board of Education.Gordy, who joined the school board in 2014, was elected to hold the seat of president at Tuesday’s regular meeting. Longtime board member Doug Dryden was chosen to serve as vice president.“It is… Read more »
Fenwick Announces New Town Manager
FENWICK ISLAND – After a nearly six-month search Fenwick Island officials have hired a new town manager.Municipal officials announced Thursday that Teresa “Terry” Tieman, currently the town manager in Harrington, had been chosen as the next Fenwick Island town manager. The position has been vacant since former town manager Merritt Burke left Fenwick in July… Read more »
Superintendent To Seek Step Increase In Next Budget
NEWARK – The county’s new superintendent of schools reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring teachers are given the compensation they deserve at this week’s school board meeting.During Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, Superintendent Lou Taylor said teachers would this month be receiving the mid-year step increase approved during the last budget process.“I… Read more »
New Committee Plans Moving Ahead In Berlin
BERLIN – Town officials say plans to form a committee to develop a naming policy for public property are moving ahead.Following last week’s presentation of an informal petition calling for Berlin Falls Park to be renamed in honor of a retired mailman, the Berlin Town Council agreed the town needed a formal policy on how… Read more »
After School Academy Program Offers Diverse Outlets For Students
BERLIN – An expanded after school program at Buckingham Elementary School has increased student interest in academic enrichment.Roughly 140 students are currently enrolled in the After School CARE Academy at Buckingham. Through the program, students are able to take part in 13 enrichment courses, ranging from art to Lego robotics.“We had to do a lottery… Read more »
County’s Tweaked Route 50 Design Guidelines Seek To Spark Franchise Commercial Development
SNOW HILL – Changes to the county’s design guidelines and corridor plan are expected to increase development along Route 50 outside Berlin.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved revisions to both the Design Guidelines and Standards for Commercial Uses and U.S. Route 50 Transportation Corridor Plan. The changes came after months of work by a… Read more »
Woman, Berlin Working Toward Settlement Over Police Confrontation
BERLIN – Settlement discussions continue between the Town of Berlin and the local woman confronted by a police officer at Henry Park.The attorney representing Ronshell Shockley, the woman threatened with arrest for sitting on top of a picnic table at Henry Park, says settlement discussions have been extended to the end of the month.“I am… Read more »
Fenwick Island Announces New Town Manager
FENWICK ISLAND – After a nearly six-month search, Fenwick Island officials have hired a new town manager.Municipal officials announced Thursday that Teresa “Terry” Tieman, currently the town manager in Harrington, Del., had been chosen as the next Fenwick Island town manager. The position has been vacant since former town manager Merritt Burke left Fenwick in… Read more »
Berlin Citizen Briefs Council On Residential Concerns
BERLIN – Officials asked staff to research potential changes to the code following one resident’s concerns regarding changes to single family homes.Lisa Hall, a former council member and resident of Ann Drive, approached officials during Monday’s council meeting to share concerns regarding a home in her neighborhood. She said the home’s garage had been turned… Read more »