Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 26, 2020) Residents and visitors can stroll through downtown Berlin Friday to admire at least 23 three-foot carved ice sculptures by Erik Cantine during the “Ice Ice Berlin Art Sculptures Stroll & Holiday Shop Night.” “Previously … it was called our Tree Lighting & Holiday Shop Night, and people… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 26, 2020) The underground fuel storage tank and dispenser will be removed and replaced at the Worcester County Board of Education office in Newark, following the board’s award of a bid to Delmarva Petroleum Services last Tuesday. “Due to the aging underground fuel tank, our insurance company as of… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 19, 2020) Worcester County Arts Council is conducting an online auction until Dec. 12 to raise funds for its arts scholarship program. “We are hoping to raise about $2,000 from the auction,” said Anna Mullis, the executive director of the Worcester County Arts Council. Students graduating from Worcester County… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council on Monday agreed to extend the town’s current tattoo moratorium to Nov. 18, 2022 and to reconvene the Tattoo Ordinance Committee. Town Attorney David Gaskill said in 2017 town officials learned they had no regulations for a tattoo parlor in the Berlin… Read more »
Town will contribute to cost of lobbyist for municipal utilities By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council on Monday agreed to play an active role in advancing Senate Bill 0677 and House Bill 1392 and provide a financial share for a lobbyist to help pass legislation to cap the… Read more »
Concerns about changes alleviated during meeting By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Berlin Mayor Zackery Tyndall has alleviated some of merchants’ concerns about marketing for activities during the ongoing pandemic. Last week, some Berlin merchants met with the mayor and Councilmember Jay Knerr at Sisters on North Main Street to ask about the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) Berlin resident Matthew Van Gasbeck worked for a month to create a comfortable audio production studio for local musicians and podcasters, transforming the snug space on Old Ocean City Boulevard with charcoal painted walls, a soothing earth-toned rug and a plush, dark teal sofa. Cozy Recordings officially… Read more »
Slogan has ‘run its course,’ will be eased out of use By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) Berlin Mayor Zackery Tyndall is gradually removing the “America’s Coolest Small Town” slogan, starting with letter heads and his business cards. However, it will remain as part of the town’s marketing, said Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood…. Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2020) The Greyhound Independent Bookstore and Fine Arts Gallery, 9 S. Main St., welcomed three authors for book signings in conjunction with Oktoberfest on Oct. 17. Pamella A. Russell, who has lived in Berlin for over 20 years, has released her debut children’s book, “Adventures of the Sací… Read more »
Globe’s design approved, but subject gets changed By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2020) The proposal of a sign for The Globe at 12 Broad St. led to a heated discussion about the dumpster in the rear of the restaurant at the Berlin Historic District Commission meeting on Oct. 7. The commission approved a… Read more »