Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Georgetown Kenneth Ray Stuck, 69, of Georgetown, Delaware, formerly of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2021, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware, surrounded by his loving family, after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born Nov. 19, 1951, to the late Clair Stuck, Sr. and Flora Stuck (Clouser)…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) After having their idea tabled during discussions in September, Eastbound Disc Golf organizers returned to the Town Council meeting this week with a revamped proposal to install a nine-hole course in Stephen Decatur Park for a trial run through September 2022. Eastbound Disc Golf members Shawn Johnson, Josh Maxfield… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) With $4.7 million coming its way through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Berlin Town Council on Monday wanted to hear how the public thought it ought to spend the money. Mayor Zach Tyndall said gathering public opinion is required before establishing spending priorities for the grant. As of… Read more »
Advances against last year noted in revenue collection By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) The first quarter of Berlin’s general fund budget for FY22 performed well, according to a report to the Town Council Monday, with revenues significantly ahead of last year and expenses only slightly higher. Finance Director Natalie Saleh, who reviewed general and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) Berlin’s Parks Commission discussed proposed ping pong and disc golf projects at its facilities during its meeting last Tuesday. We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg and board member Brian Robertson reported on recent fundraising efforts and planned equipment purchases for ping pong at John Howard Burbage Park…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) The Berlin Town Council on Monday agreed to allow We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg to purchase ping pong tables ahead of gaining final approval to install the feature at John Howard Burbage Park. “While the tables are available and in stock from the supplier. I wanted… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) Looking to define major expenditures in the future, the Berlin Town Council on Monday began the process of mapping its five-year capital projects plan. Mayor Zach Tyndall prepared the initial draft of a town wide assessment of possible capital requests for each department. Tyndall said the intent is to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) After debating the merits of stucco over brick and the possibility of enlarging the windows, Berlin’s Historic District Commission approved architectural updates for the corner property at 16 Pitts St. at its meeting last Wednesday. Samantha Pielstick, representing property owner Jack Burbage, returned to review planning details left unsettled… Read more »
It’s No-Scam November, Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser reminded the public this week, and that means extra scrutiny is being directed at the bogus offers many of us receive all year-round. Because of the Internet and highly advanced telephone techniques, the odds of getting ripped off have soared since the days of door-to-door salespeople… Read more »
The time has come for another fresh pasta recipe. It has been a while. But there is just something so majestic about a pile of eggy gluten coated in reduced cream and wine. And did I mention that it’s topped off with some fresh lobster? The Maine lobster provides a fabulous meat, at once sweet… Read more »