By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) The Town of Berlin’s street sign auction, launched earlier this month, has drawn to a close, securing over $10,000 in revenue for the municipality’s community center project. To raise funds for a community center in Berlin, the town’s leaders auctioned off retired street signs, including stop signs,… Read more »
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Berlin approves old chicken plant property rezoning; Residential determination ruled a mistake
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) Following a public hearing, the Berlin Town Council approved a request from developers to rezone parcel 57 at Heron Park from R-1, residential, to B-2, shopping district, to allow for the space’s renovation. Heron Park’s parcel 57, the site of the former Tyson Foods poultry processing plant,… Read more »
Tennis community honored Dale and Mitzi Ash for years served
By CINDY HOFFMAN Contributing Writer (July 17, 2025) Dale and Mitzi Ash were honored for their longtime dedication to the tennis community with a planting and tree dedication on June 21 in the Remembrance Court, a garden area at the Racquet Center that was created in 2004 to honor players who have passed away. While… Read more »
Ocean Pines plans Independence Day Carnival, then fireworks
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer With summer in full swing, Ocean Pines gears up for its annual Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, music, and refreshments. On Friday, July 4, the Ocean Pines Association’s Recreation and Parks Department will host its Independence Day Carnival at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Park, located at 11144 Cathell… Read more »
Newest Berlin museum welcomes paranormal enthusiasts
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s new ghost museum welcomes residents and visitors to explore the Eastern Shore town’s supernatural history, featuring spooky artifacts, haunted stories, and paranormal accounts. The Town of Berlin Main Street and Arts and Entertainment District announced in February that a new exhibit, the Ghost Museum, would be coming to town… Read more »
County gets $1 million from pot tax to distribute as grants
By Brian Shane Staff Writer State tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales has given Worcester County a $1 million kitty from which to distribute community-based impact grants. The Worcester County Reinvestment and Repair Grant Program will distribute money that’s been earmarked for low-income communities or to serve disproportionality impacted areas. Funding comes from the state’s… Read more »
Berlin tradition returns with July 3 fireworks
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer With Independence Day fast approaching, the Town of Berlin is gearing up for its annual fireworks display on July 3, to be visible throughout the municipality’s limits. Berlin will host its fireworks show one day before the Fourth of July, as has been a tradition for many years. On July… Read more »
Freeman partners with BES on music arts
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ukuleles are now a staple of classroom instruction for Buckingham Elementary School students, courtesy of a new initiative launched by Freeman Arts Pavilion, a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation. The pilot project focuses on art education. Started by the Freeman Arts Pavilion, it collaborates with Salisbury University music… Read more »
Planning commission backs park parcel’s zoning change; Developer working through pre-settlement checklist
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Citing a change in the neighborhood’s character and a previous zoning designation mistake, Berlin’s Planning Commission is recommending rezoning parcel 57 at Heron Park from R-1, residential, to B-2, shopping and retail. The reclassification, approved by the commission last Wednesday, will allow for the space’s redevelopment providing the Town Council… Read more »
Berlin to hold auction for old street signs beginning July 1
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This summer, old street signs will be available for bidding via an online auction hosted by the Town of Berlin to raise money to support the municipality’s community center effort. According to Sara Gorfinkel, executive assistant to Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall, the town’s public works team has spent the past… Read more »