04/02/2026 Bayside Editorial: Tax break may not be enough for recruiting

Tax break may not be enough for recruiting The mayor and Town Council of Berlin have the right idea as they contemplate offering property tax incentives to first responders who live in town. Ostensibl...

William T. Gallagher, Jr.

William T. Gallagher, Jr. Ocean City William “Billy” Thomas Gallagher, Jr., age 60, of Ocean City, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born on October 8, 1965, he was the son of the late Willia...

Robert William Shayer, Jr.

Robert William Shayer, Jr. Berlin Robert William “Bob” Shayer, Jr., of Berlin, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born on January 30, 1943 in Fitch...

(Almost) everything must go; With Town Hall about to be renovated, Berlin officials to sell what they don’t need

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) As the Town of Berlin prepares to vacate Town Hall for upcoming renovations, officials this week approved plans to label a wide range of items as surplus ...

School system officials address audit deficiencies

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) Worcester County Public Schools officials say they have addressed all issues identified in a recent state legislative audit, including deficiencies relate...

County plans for over $17 million in new spending

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) More than $17 million in projected new spending for fiscal year 2027 is putting Worcester County’s operating budget $3 million short of what it would col...

Residents cite fairness with storm debris collection work

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) Residents expressed frustration over storm debris collection at a Berlin mayor and council meeting this week and asked why some properties were skipped fo...

Council okays smart meter opt-out policy, monthly fees

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council this week voted to approve a smart meter opt-out policy and an associated fee structure for residents who choose not to participat...

Funds transferred for Henry’s Mill road project

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved reallocating $450,000 in fiscal year 2026 street capital funding to address deteriorating conditions on Henry�...

Building demolition project moving forward

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 26, 2026) The Berlin Town Council this week approved a contract with Bennett Construction for $121,436 to demolish a multipurpose building at 130 Flower Street. The...