Editorial Cartoon: 2nd Friday
News
Fire co. house raffle hopes to raise funds
By Victor Fernandes, Staff Writer (March 28, 2019) The popular “Cash & Bike Bash” event has annually been a profitable day for the Girdletree Volunteer Fire Company. Yet the fundraiser’s 15th anniversary, set for June 1 at the firehouse on Snow Hill Road in Girdletree, features a grand prize four years in the making, literally and… Read more »
Public hearing on new Comcast agreement
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) A public hearing for a new cable television franchise agreement between Comcast and the Town of Berlin on Monday night included calls for a higher reliance on fiber optic networks and free hookup to town emergency services. Neil Winn, a South Main Street resident, said speed and latency… Read more »
Worcester Cares, Berlin Social Sec. Day coming up
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) Town of Berlin officials are spreading the word on two upcoming events in the area, a social security seminar scheduled for April 18, and the Worcester Cares event, which returns this weekend. Human Resources Director Jeff Fleetwood said a representative from the Social Security Administration would be at… Read more »
Committee hopes to revitalize town 2nd Friday events
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) Just a few years ago, downtown Berlin bustled with life during monthly 2nd Friday art strolls, with virtually each shop offering some kind of display of local artwork, as well as refreshments and special sales for visitors. More recently, the events have been limited to just a few… Read more »
Mayor sends letter to citizens, businesses
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) In an apparent first, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams last week sent a letter to all Berlin citizens and property owners regarding recent reports of property tax and utility fee increases in the coming fiscal year budget. “This is the first mailing of a letter to all Berlin… Read more »
Merchants also weigh in on budget
Merchants Q&A with Councilman Gulyas By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2018) “Our chief of police does not make $175,000 a year, councilmembers do, in fact, pay taxes and I’ve got the bills to prove that, and the sky is not falling and we’re not running out of money,” Berlin Town Councilman Thom Gulyas… Read more »
Tranzfusion to headline ‘Rock for Recovery’
Event will benefit Worcester County Warriors nonprofit By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) Discounted tickets are on sale for the third annual “Rock for Recovery” concert, featuring live music by Tranzfusion and benefiting the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction. Online advance tickets for the April 28 event at the West Ocean City… Read more »
BFPC to consider building rental
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) Berlin Falls Park Committee members last Thursday asked town officials to explore rental options for the large, former industrial building near the entranceway to the site. Committee members said they’d fielded several inquires about renting the space. Roger Fitzgerald added the former owner, Town Councilman Troy Purnell, was… Read more »
Opposition grows for tax and fee increases
Seniors, business owners protest increases By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 28, 2019) A crowd in the hundreds attended the public meeting Tuesday night in the Stephen Decatur High School auditorium to discuss proposed property tax and utility fee increases in the Town of Berlin. Along with many of the same speakers and public comments that… Read more »