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By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) An engineering problem with the foundation has delayed work on the Ocean Pines cell phone tower, pushing the project’s expected completion back a few weeks. Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola told the Bayside Gazette this week that the community’s new cell tower should now be… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Berlin’s Planning Commission last week discussed the possibility of basing the zoning code on a building’s size and appearance rather than how it is used. Called “form-based zoning,” this modern approach to development would encroach on residential areas, commission members said, adding that neither the town nor… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Worcester County government plans to overhaul its athletic complex in Berlin with updated baseball fields, playgrounds, walking trails, batting cages, and more to accommodate the growth of local youth sports leagues. Next Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Stephen Decatur High School, Engineering representatives from Davis, Bowen &… Read more »
Franklin H. Lynch Berlin It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Franklin H. Lynch, who passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Berlin. A dedicated son, brother, husband, and father, Franklin was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Paula Lynch, and… Read more »
Berlin fire truck cost part of national crisis The national fire truck crisis is now an emergency for the Berlin Fire Company, the Town of Berlin, and all the residents in the volunteer company’s service area. As President David Fitzgerald pointed out to the mayor and Town Council this week, the company must find a… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2026) Longtime Berlin Town Councilman Dean Burrell completed his final term in local government Tuesday night, wrapping up more than three decades of public service. One of the longest-serving council members, Burrell has represented what was to become Berlin’s District 4 since 1994. This week, he said goodbye… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2026) After Berlin’s municipal election was canceled because of the absence of contested races, council members Tony Weeg, Matt Stoehr and Jay Knerr took their seats on the Town Council Tuesday night. Joining the governing body for the first time are Weeg, representing District 4, and Stoehr, representing… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2026) Craft beer and live folk music are coming to Berlin this Saturday as residents and visitors gather for a German-inspired celebration, Oktoberfest. Berlin has held its own version of the German beer and folk fair for more than 10 years, said Berlin Economic and Community Development Director… Read more »
Federal award of $487k brings total funding up to 80% of overall price tag By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2026) The dream of a skate park in Berlin took a major step forward last week after the project was awarded a grant for nearly $500,000 to bring total funding for construction to 80%… Read more »
Staff reports (Oct. 15, 2026) Berlin authorities filed charges against a town resident last week for discharging a firearm five times in municipal limits. On Oct. 9, around 9:35 p.m., the Berlin Police Department (BPD) received multiple calls at headquarters and to 911 about gun shots being heard. While responding to the call on Burley… Read more »