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.
Berlin store receives small business grant
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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 »
Berlin Council supports fund request for sports complex
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) The Berlin Town Council voted to have Mayor Zack Tyndall send a letter to Secretary Helene Grady of the Maryland Department of Budget and Management supporting Ocean City’s request for $1.2 million in state funding to perform a site assessment, preliminary design and cost estimates for a youth… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) The Berlin Historic Committee and the mayor and council discussed and approved the following matters at their meetings this week. South Main Street The Berlin Historic Commission approved the replacement of a metal awning that was damaged by a delivery truck in October at 7 South Main Street. The… Read more »