BERLIN – Officials approved a site plan revision last week for Oceans East.The Berlin Planning Commission voted unanimously last week to approve a change to the plan for Oceans East, the apartment complex on Seahawk Road. The revision allows for the enlargement of the development’s lake.“This lake is going to be the focal point of… Read more »
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Ice Ice Berlin Returns Nov. 25
BERLIN – Berlin will kick off the holiday season this week with Ice Ice Berlin set for Black Friday.On Nov. 25, area residents are invited to Berlin for an evening of entertainment, shopping and visiting Santa. This year, 37 ice sculptures will be on display in front of downtown shops, which will be open late… Read more »
Feedback Sought On Proposed School Calendars
NEWARK – The school system this week released three potential calendar options for community members to review for the coming school year.On Tuesday, school system staff presented the Worcester County Board of Education with three calendar options for the 2023-2024 school year. The public will have the chance to weigh in on the options before… Read more »
Berlin Mural Recognized By MD Tourism Coalition
BERLIN– The Maryland Tourism Coalition recognized the Town of Berlin and Beach to Bay Heritage Area this week for the Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley mural.During the Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit held in Ocean City this week, Berlin and Beach to Bay Heritage area officials were presented with the “Best Product/Event” award. The honor… Read more »
Berlin Community Center Vision Advances With MOU Approval
BERLIN – Plans for a community center on Flower Street took a major step forward this week with approval of an agreement between the town and the Berlin Community Improvement Association.On Monday, in a split vote elected officials approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the town and the Berlin Community Improvement Association (BCIA). After… Read more »
Berlin Community Center Vision Advances With MOU Approval
BERLIN – Plans for a community center on Flower Street took a major step forward this week with approval of an agreement between the town and the Berlin Community Improvement Association.On Monday, in a split vote elected officials approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the town and the Berlin Community Improvement Association (BCIA). After… Read more »
Local Officials Thank Church For Years Of Service
BERLIN– Local leaders expressed their gratitude to longtime Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church this week as he prepares to retire in December.On Tuesday, both the commissioners and the Worcester County Board of Education recognized Church for his decades of service. Church spent a decade on the school board before serving 20 years as a commissioner.“His… Read more »
Berlin Officials Agree To Explore Adding Speed Cameras
BERLIN– Officials in Berlin are exploring the possibility of installing speed cameras near schools.Police Chief Arnold Downing on Monday outlined how a speed camera program would work with the Berlin Town Council. Elected officials agreed they wanted to continue exploring the concept, which Downing said would aid in speeding enforcement.“With a smaller town, the opportunity… Read more »
Berlin Salary Study Advances
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to spend $32,500 for a compensation survey and classification study.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 on Monday to move forward with hiring a Davidsonville company to conduct a salary survey and classification study.“This not only affects our staff we currently have but it also shows a forward path for anybody… Read more »
Tech Students Donate BES Bike Rack
BERLIN – Buckingham Elementary School has a new bike rack thanks to students at Worcester Technical High School.Teenagers in Worcester Tech’s welding program built a new bike rack to accommodate the growing number of kids in Berlin who ride their bikes to Buckingham. The bike rack is just one of several community projects Worcester Tech… Read more »