The five candidates seeking three open Berlin council seats in the Oct. 6 election took part in a two-hour town hall forum on Zoom Tuesday evening. Moderated by The Dispatch Editor Steve Green and Staff Writer Charlene Sharpe, the forum touched on numerous issues facing the town with an opportunity for the candidates to introduce… Read more »
It was not so much the actual decision to cancel Berlin’s Christmas Parade and New Year’s Eve as much as the timing and communication.Last Friday the Town of Berlin issued a press release announcing the official cancelation of the Christmas Parade and New Year’s Eve ball drop. In the same press release, there were some… Read more »
There has been much discussion about biking on the Boardwalk over the last two months.The Ocean City Mayor and Council agreed in August to permit bikes on the Boardwalk during the traditional summer months till 2 p.m. rather than the typical 11 a.m. Whether these expanded hours will be allowed next summer is uncertain with… Read more »
Rachel Scott.It was a name foreign to me until a few months ago when I heard my 12-year-old son’s school was looking to present a program called Rachel’s Challenge to students. Rachel was the first student killed in the horrific Columbine High School attack in Littleton, Colo. in 1999. She was just 17 years old… Read more »
The first NFL Sunday of the seasonVolunteer beach cleanupsThe early care for a new pair of shadesStill reading my favorite sports columnistsLeaving a car washAn old laptop that still works greatMonday morning football review showsAddiction recovery storiesStress-free weekendsWatching my sons goof aroundA digital learning day that goes well
All five candidates in Berlin’s mayoral election participated in an online town hall forum Tuesday evening with The Dispatch Editor Steve Green and Staff Writer Charlene Sharpe. The forum was conducted through Zoom and placed on the newspaper’s You Tube channel for full viewing. Click hereMore than two dozen questions were asked of the candidates… Read more »
The tough talk ahead of this month’s pop-up vehicle rally in Ocean City is nothing new and time will tell whether it’s just words or whether the town’s multi-pronged plan can be executed.The true measure of the town’s initiatives will take time. It could be years, but there appears to be a new course of… Read more »
While there have been plenty of negatives in 2020, one of the positives in the Berlin community has been a renewed sense of involvement from citizens.It’s not hyperbole to say next month’s election in Berlin is historic. There are an unprecedented 10 candidates seeking elected office. Five individuals are seeking to become the town’s next… Read more »
I have learned a lot from my kids since the pandemic hit.Most of all I have learned adults need to be more like children when it comes to resiliency. I marveled this week as I watched dozens of students and teachers leave Worcester Prep Tuesday with their facial coverings firmly planted. It was the first… Read more »
Back to school pictures on FacebookWhen my son grabs my hand because he needs itTravels With CharlieVenting with parents about virtual learningA thick, soft towelStill hearing my stepfather’s words of advice 15 years laterA busy marina as all the boats returnIgnoring the trends of the dayWhen sincerity is clearEdgewater Avenue at high tideHot September days
