BERLIN – The town is seeking sponsorships for its annual July 3 fireworks display.With Independence Day a month away, the Town of Berlin is still looking for businesses interested in sponsoring the town’s annual fireworks display.“People love the fireworks,” said Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director. “We want to provide this fun… Read more »
BERLIN – As the end of a second negotiating period looms, Mayor Zack Tyndall said municipal officials were expected to discuss the potential sale of part of Heron Park within the month.Tyndall said this week Heron Park should be an item on the agenda for the June 26 meeting of the town council. When asked… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials are preparing to update the municipality’s fee structure.Last week, the Berlin Town Council introduced an ordinance that would give the town the ability to charge business license fees to any businesses that operate in town, not just those with physical locations in town.“There is a public hearing on this that will… Read more »
BERLIN – A bill that would allow residential development in the C-3 commercial district will move forward for consideration by local officials.Two of the Worcester County Commissioners agreed last week to put their names on a bill that would allow multi-family dwellings in the C-3 district.“It certainly would allow people to use their property to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – School system officials will not adjust the Worcester County Public Schools proposed budget until the Worcester County Commissioners have finalized their budget.Though the commissioners voted May 9 to approve a maintenance of effort (MOE) budget for the school system, education officials said this week the school board would not yet be making… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A book written by local second graders will soon be helping students across the world appreciate the ocean.A book written and illustrated by students in Mackenzie Keyser’s class at Showell Elementary School during the 2020-2021 school year is now being published. Proceeds from the book will support the Kelly Slater Foundation, which… Read more »
BERLIN – Overall, municipal employees in Berlin are paid 8.5% below market, according to a pay study.Though it’s been talked about for weeks, the contents of a pay study the Town of Berlin had conducted by PaypointHR are now available to the public on the town’s website. Elected officials discussed the study and their plan… Read more »
BERLIN – Representatives of the Berlin Fire Company told town leaders the funding the municipality is proposing would not get the agency through the year.“We can’t operate on inadequate funds the entire year,” attorney Joe Moore said.Moore and David Fitzgerald, president of the Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Fire/Emergency Medical Services, met with Mayor Zack… Read more »
BERLIN – Citizens are adjusting to a new council agenda format at Berlin’s town meetings.In recent months, the town has updated its meeting agenda format and has limited public comments to a dedicated portion of the meeting. While the changes came as a surprise to some in attendance at this week’s meeting, Mayor Zack Tyndall… Read more »
BERLIN – Frustration with the short-term rental regulations approved last year highlighted a meeting of the town council this week.A week after a Main Street couple had to call the police when inebriated residents of a neighboring short-term rental entered their home at night, numerous citizens approached elected officials to share their concerns. They said… Read more »