Bohlen presents draft of program for park tributes

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) The Berlin Parks Commission reviewed a draft of an agreement for a commemorative program at its meeting last Tuesday that will offer individuals, families ...

Schools keep options open

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) Although local educators would prefer to return to face-to-face instruction when schools open this fall, the Worcester County Board of Education is keeping...

Faulty audio leads to short session for mayor, council

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer Facebook Live wasn’t live enough for people to hear discussions during session (July 16, 2020) Poor audio quality resulted in the quick postponement of Monday’s  Berl...

Additional EDU approved for business after reassessment

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously agreed to allow Steven Black, the owner of Arby’s at 10627 Ocean Gateway in Berlin, to purchase and finance one ...

Addiction services manage stress, covid-19

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) Although health experts have been saying more people might turn to alcohol or illicit drugs as a result of stress from the covid-19 crisis, Worcester C...

Parks Commission Briefs

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) The following took place on Tuesday, July 7, during the Berlin Parks Commission meeting: Rain garden The commission reviewed a rain garden at Dr. William H...

Berlin ranks first again for best small town for shopping

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) Downtown Berlin was named the “Best Small Town for Shopping” in a USA Today 10Best contest out of 18 nominations. “It’s another indication in our c...

Annual Peach Festival shortened to one day

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on North Main Street in Berlin will hold a Peach Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. instead of the tradition...

Planning Commission recommends rezoning

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) The Berlin Planning Commission unanimously agreed to recommend to the mayor and council the rezoning of two properties to B-2 Shopping District at its meet...

Census responses starting to plateau around 31 percent

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (July 16, 2020) Worcester County’s U.S. Census response rate is starting to plateau at a 31 percent response rate, according to Kelly Henry, Complete County Committe...