Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
A trio of Worcester Tech students are working to highlight the efforts of the school’s SkillsUSA program through the American Spirit competition as the state and national championships loom closer.
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.
Berlin officials are seeking an increase in the town’s grant request from Worcester County this year.
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.
The Worcester County Commissioners narrowly shot down a request last week to add public comments to their meetings.
A proposed increase in annual pickeball membership fees in Fiscal Year 2025 took center stage at an Ocean Pines Association town hall budget meeting last week.
The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously this week to approve a step and grade system for town staff expected to result in higher salaries.
Jack Orris, who represents District 2, is seeking a second term in the town’s upcoming Oct. 1 election.
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 this year.
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 coming to the historic downtown in the cold.