BERLIN – Officials discussed the concept of a parking impact fee in downtown Berlin at a meeting this week.The Berlin Town Council talked about the need for additional parking in the downtown commercial district during this week’s meeting. While no decisions were made, officials talked about potentially implementing a parking impact fee.“I think this is… Read more »
BERLIN – Miscommunication mangled a town council work session with the Berlin Fire Company this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council was expected to have a 5 p.m. work session with the Berlin Fire Company (BFC). When fire company leadership requested at the last minute that a closed session meeting be scheduled instead, town officials… Read more »
BERLIN – A sports complex that features indoor and outdoor facilities on Route 50 in Berlin is estimated to cost at least $153 million in today’s marketplace, according to a report released this week.The Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) on Monday released the much-anticipated study update commissioned by the Town of Ocean City for $49,400 regarding… Read more »
BERLIN– The town kicked off the holiday season with what was likely record attendance at Ice Ice Berlin.On Friday, thousands of people descended on downtown Berlin to watch Mayor Zack Tyndall light the town’s tree in front of the Atlantic Hotel. They spent the hours afterward strolling through town to admire the ice sculptures placed… Read more »
BERLIN– Elected officials this week agreed to give municipal employees a $500 holiday bonus.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 4-1 to use contingency funds to provide each of the town’s 60 employees with a $500 one-time bonus.“People really appreciate it, especially during the holidays,” Finance Director Natalie Saleh said.Mayor Zack Tyndall said a discussion… Read more »
NEWARK – Two incumbents retained their seats while one newcomer was elected to serve on the Worcester County Board of Education.While voters in District 6 chose newcomer Katie Addis to serve as their school board representative, citizens in District 4 and District 1 reelected incumbents Bill Gordy and Bill Buchanan. Addis said she was looking… Read more »
BERLIN– The town’s transformation into a successful destination community is detailed in a new book written by former mayor Gee Williams.Williams, well known for the years he spent as a councilman and then mayor of Berlin, will release “Turn Your Town Around,” a book that recounts Berlin’s revitalization, on Saturday. The public is invited to… Read more »
BERLIN – A West Ocean City sign and printing company could be moving to Old Ocean City Boulevard.Plak That, the West Ocean City company known for its signs, could be moving to a vacant lot on Old Ocean City Boulevard, just west of the railroad tracks. Owner Wyatt Harrison met with the Berlin Planning Commission… Read more »
NEWARK– Education officials are honoring two well-known figures from Snow Hill High School’s history with the naming of the field and stadium at the facility.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously last week to officially label the athletic field at Snow Hill High as the Maurice “Moe” Barber Field at Kelly Shumate Stadium. The… Read more »
BERLIN – A text amendment that would in certain cases allow silos on commercial properties will be considered by Berlin’s elected officials in the coming weeks.Last week, the Berlin Planning Commission voted 6-1 to forward a text amendment that would allow a grain silo on property zoned B-2 or B-3 as a special exception. The… Read more »