Gazette Editorial: Tax increases arrived with town’s success

One of Berlin’s problems — and it doesn’t have that many — is its own success. While most other small towns on the Eastern Shore continue to suffer from an economic malaise that began decades ...

Berlin park naming effort now has timeline

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) Heron Park, Legacy Park, Adventure Park, Pride Park and Boulevard Park are among the alternate names being considered for what’s currently known as ...

Decatur renames athletic complex after Knox, Taylor

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 28, 2019) What started as a standard Board of Education meeting on Tuesday turned into a celebration of two local educators, who each became emotional, as they lea...

Madison Avenue Boutique, Dusty Lamb open

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) Two new shops, Madison Avenue Boutique on 11 South Main Street and The Dusty Lamb on 12 William Street, opened with great fanfare in downtown Berlin S...

Taxes and roads take over council public comments

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) Two men familiar with the Berlin Town Council dominated the public comments portion of a meeting Monday night, hammering elected officials on issues o...

Editorial Cartoon: 2nd Friday

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Fire co. house raffle hopes to raise funds

By Victor Fernandes, Staff Writer (March 28, 2019) The popular “Cash & Bike Bash” event has annually been a profitable day for the Girdletree Volunteer Fire Company. Yet the fundraiser’s 15...

Public hearing on new Comcast agreement

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) A public hearing for a new cable television franchise agreement between Comcast and the Town of Berlin on Monday night included calls for a higher rel...

Worcester Cares, Berlin Social Sec. Day coming up

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) Town of Berlin officials are spreading the word on two upcoming events in the area, a social security seminar scheduled for April 18, and the Worceste...

Resort Task Force Reviews Proposals To Add Paid Parking To More Ocean Blocks With Protections For Residents

OCEAN CITY — While certain parts of the consultant’s recommendations could include paid parking in at least some ocean blocks the entire length of town, the town’s parking task forc...