BERLIN – Efforts to bring a mural depicting the Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley to downtown Berlin are still underway.Though the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) voiced concerns with plans for a mural honoring Tindley this fall, members of the Beach to Bay Heritage Area are still hoping to come up with a concept that… Read more »
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Berlin Council Approves $500 End-Of-Year Bonus
BERLIN– Elected officials in Berlin reinstated a holiday bonus for municipal employees.The Berlin Town Council at its December meeting approved a $500 payment for municipal employees.Councilman Troy Purnell brought up the issue of employee bonuses at the end of the council meeting this month. Purnell said the town hadn’t given any bonuses for the last… Read more »
Long-Time Commissioner Remembered As A ‘Shooting Star’
BERLIN – The community this week is mourning the death of well-known social activist and former politician James Lee Purnell Jr. He was 84.Purnell, Worcester County’s first African American elected official, passed away Monday. Area residents say he’ll be remembered for his trailblazing efforts in politics as well as for the decades he spent as… Read more »
Berlin Awarded $10K Grant For Beautification Efforts
BERLIN – A $10,000 grant is expected to assist beautification efforts in Berlin.The Town of Berlin received a $10,000 Main Street Improvement grant from the state last week. The funding will help maintain the memorial garden on Main Street, among other things.“Our downtown has remained beautiful and we want to keep it that way,” said… Read more »
Commissioners Look Ahead To ‘22
SNOW HILL – Rising costs, unfunded state mandates and the need for a fire and EMS funding solution are among the top issues facing Worcester County in 2022.Challenges elected officials say they’re preparing for include the cost of the Kirwan Commission’s education mandates and the practicalities of outfitting police with body cameras. Other topics at… Read more »
UPDATED: ‘Jimmy Was A Very Active Warrior For People’s Rights Here In Worcester County’
BERLIN – The community this week is mourning the death of well-known social activist and former politician James Lee Purnell Jr. He was 84.Purnell, Worcester County’s first African American elected official, passed away Monday. Area residents say he’ll be remembered for his trailblazing efforts in politics as well as for the decades he spent as… Read more »
Berlin Discusses Budget Schedule
BERLIN – Town officials reviewed the coming year’s budget schedule last week.The Berlin Town Council reviewed and added one additional work session item to the fiscal year 2023 budget schedule on Monday. The schedule is similar to last year’s but includes a work session on the tax rate in February.“I would be presenting you with… Read more »
State Funding To Move Proposed Parks Projects Forward
SNOW HILL – Funding from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will allow several county parks projects to move forward.The Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department was awarded $1 million in Local Parks and Playground Infrastructure (LPPI) funding for fiscal year 2022 through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The funding will be used… Read more »
State Grant Viewed As Major Positive For Berlin Park Property
BERLIN – Municipal officials are excited about the possibilities a $500,000 state grant will create for Heron Park.Following the news that Berlin received a $500,000 strategic demolition grant for the old chicken processing building, elected officials this week expressed optimism about what it could mean for the property.“I was extremely pleased and excited to learn… Read more »
Stadium’s New Visitor Bleachers Will Cost Nearly $100K
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur High School will get new visitor side bleachers in the spring.The Worcester County Board of Education last week voted unanimously to approve replacement of the visitor side bleachers at Stephen Decatur. Installation is scheduled for the spring.“This has been a long time coming for those in our community,” Superintendent Lou Taylor… Read more »