BERLIN – Town officials agreed this week to enter the bond market to fund the purchase and the start of redevelopment of the former Tyson plant property.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 this week to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the amount of $3 million. The move is expected to provide the town… Read more »
BERLIN – Taylor Bank. Everything a good neighbor should be.It’s a slogan few would question, as the financial institution that got its start in downtown Berlin is celebrating a remarkable 125 years in business in 2015.“We’re a relationship bank, not a transaction bank,” said Ray Thompson, president and CEO of Taylor Bank. “When we bring… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials agreed this week to enter the bond market to fund the purchase and the start of redevelopment of the former Tyson plant property.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 this week to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the amount of $3 million. The move is expected to provide the town… Read more »
BERLIN – The apartment complex proposed for Seahawk Road will proceed as originally planned with the town’s approval of legislation associated with the project.Ocean’s East, the apartment complex planned by developer Blair Rinnier for Seahawk Road, is now moving ahead with the Berlin Town Council’s approval of a text amendment that will allow the buildings… Read more »
BERLIN – In spite of the potential jobs associated with it, the Worcester County Commissioners opted not to endorse a local man’s plan to pursue a medical marijuana license.The commissioners agreed not to write a letter in support of a Snow Hill businessman’s application for one of the 15 state permits to be issued to… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials are hoping a survey will help gauge public opinion regarding freeboarding and what effect it should have on building height in Fenwick Island.The town last week sent out a survey asking residents whether they thought structures in Fenwick Island should be allowed to go 18-24 inches above the current height… Read more »
BERLIN – Proud parent of an honor student. I love my golden retriever. My wife needs a kidney.Which message would make you look twice?While drivers these days are inundated with bumper stickers and decals as they sit in traffic, Arie Klapholz is hoping the more serious message shared on his vehicle will generate some interest…. Read more »
BERLIN– Ocean Pines.Home to more than a quarter of Worcester County’s population, the community at the north end of the county has its own post office, police station, library and community center. The Census Designated Place has two fire stations, several parks and even a farmers market. What it doesn’t have is municipal standing.It’s easy… Read more »
BERLIN – Proud parent of an honor student. I love my golden retriever. My wife needs a kidney.Which message would make you look twice?While drivers these days are inundated with bumper stickers and decals as they sit in traffic, Arie Klapholz is hoping the more serious message shared on his vehicle will generate some interest…. Read more »
resulted in the sale of two well-known Berlin properties last week.The large piece of land known as the Davis-Taylor farm and the adjacent Beach Club Golf Course were both featured in a trustees’ sale hosted by Atlantic Auctions at the Atlantic Hotel Oct. 30. The farmland brought $1.25 million while the golf course brought $1.3… Read more »