By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s On What Grounds? has officially transitioned to Cafe Berlin with new ownership and new items, like macarons. Christina and Michael Ewing, who moved to Worcester County from Carroll County in the fall of 2022, officially purchased On What Grounds? on Main Street last month. The couple… Read more »
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Owner transitions passion for gardening into business
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) A new plant nursery has opened in Berlin. String and Petals Nursery, a gardening venture located at 9040 Worcester Highway (Route 113), officially welcomed flora enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 14. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed… Read more »
Berlin store receives small business grant
Furnishings and decor business House Berlin recently received a $10,000 grant to enhance the store’s offerings and provide an improved shopping experience for town residents and tourists.
Worcester County couple opens shaved ice shop off Route 611
Worcester Preparatory graduates and husband and wife team Luke and Madison Buas recently opened Snow Daze, a shaved ice stand on 611 in the former Build Your Own Cookie space.
Smashed Bar and Grille moves in, Fox’s goes carryout and delivery only at Route 50 spot
Fox’s Pizza Den on Samual Bowen Boulevard off of Route 50 has transitioned to carryout and delivery only, and Smashed Bar and Grille has moved in to offer dine-in service.
Berlin council passes on Burley Oak’s request to sell alcohol at events
Berlin council members asked for more cooperation between Burley Oak Brewing Co. and the town’s chamber of commerce this week before taking no action on a request to serve alcohol at events.
Berlin Wawa plans advance
Preliminary plans for a Wawa in Berlin advanced last week, but developers will have to work elements of the town’s architecture into the design if they want the project to come to fruition.
Berlin picks demo work contractor for Tyson’s plant
Heron Park low bid comes in well below grant amount By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Demolition work at Heron Park in Berlin is expected to start within 30 days following selection of a contractor this week. The Berlin Town Council on Monday accepted a $112,715 bid from JNT Enterprises for the demolition of… Read more »
Restaurant Week in Berlin
By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) As the holidays end and winter sets in, Berlin establishments have created special menus for their Restaurant Week. Approximately 15 eateries are participating this year, including The Globe, On What Grounds, Rayne’s Reef Soda Fountain and Grill, Blacksmith, The Sterling Tavern, 410 Social, and The Atlantic Hotel Bistro… Read more »
Midnight ball drop dropped in Berlin due to low turnout
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) While the crowds were large for the 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve ball drop in Berlin, they petered out for the midnight event, leaving the mayor and council to decide to drop the ball drop at midnight from New Year’s Eve 2024 events. There were about 200 people… Read more »