Berlin Record Store Day set April 20

On Monday, Berlin councilmembers voted 3-1 to approve Record Store Day, a collaborative effort between the town and several downtown businesses, for April 20. Town council votes 3-1 to approve new eve...

Berlin seeks $500K grant from county

Berlin  officials are seeking an increase in the town’s grant request from Worcester County this year. Request up 7.5% from FY24 By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Berlin  officials are seeking...

Town of Berlin seeks company to perform IT audit services

Berlin councilmembers voted unanimously on Monday to approve a Request for Proposals from companies interested in providing audit services for the town’s existing IT contract and system. By Charlene...

Worcester commissioners deny public comments at meetings

The Worcester County Commissioners narrowly shot down a request last week to add public comments to their meetings. Abbott, Fiori change positions one month after supporting By Charlene Sharpe, Associ...

Berlin council approves salary scale increase

The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously this week to approve a step and grade system for town staff expected to result in higher salaries. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor The Berlin Town Counc...

Pickleball subsidizes other racket sports

Look up “pickleball” and “passion” on the internet and the results will fill the computer screen, as this “anyone-can-play” sport doesn’t just have enthusiasts and eager participants, it...

Tyndall wasn’t wrong, but should seek more

You can’t blame a guy for trying. At least that’s how Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall might feel after attempting to unite the county’s towns and Ocean Pines in asking the county commissioners for mor...

Off-season promotions keep Berlin relevant in quiet weeks

Whether it’s free carriage rides near Valentine’s Day, a week of restaurant specials in January, or a February photo contest, Berlin’s business community does what it must to keep customers comi...

Berlin councilman announces intention to seek reelection

Jack Orris, who represents District 2, is seeking a second term in the town’s upcoming Oct. 1 election. Jack Orris running for second term Oct. 1 By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Eight mont...

Berlin mayor seeks unified county grant request

Zach Tyndall made a call to his fellow municipal leaders for a unified front, but several have said they have different priorities, and likely will not be joining to request grants from the county thi...