By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 18, 2018) Three Berlin Town Council incumbents were sworn in during a public meeting last Tuesday. District 1 Councilman Troy Purnell, District 4 Councilman Dean Burrell and At-Large Councilman Thom Gulyas officially started new terms in office after each was re-elected by default as they faced no challengers. Council terms… Read more »
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Turmoil in Snow Hill as mayor exits
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 15, 2018) The abrupt resignation last week of Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman wasn’t as simple as the “time to move on” scenario initially outlined in Dorman’s announcement. Statements released by Dorman and the Town Council this week revealed a strong disagreement between the mayor and council about how… Read more »
Funding snub delays town bikeway
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 18, 2018) The proposed Berlin Bikeway through the town will have to wait a year or more apparently, as grant money to start construction was denied by a state agency. The Town Council in May unanimously approved the concept for a $950,000, 1.8-mile Berlin Bikeway adjacent to the old railroad… Read more »
Editorial Cartoon: You want me to do what?!
Attics of My Life shop rises from the ashes
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 18, 2018) When fire broke out in the new shop, Attics of My Life, in downtown Berlin on April 23, it shut down all business and traffic on Main Street for several hours. The lingering trauma of the destruction also shut down the shop’s owner, Ashley Abell, who couldn’t work… Read more »
Rt. 589 still closed, but construction time cut
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 18, 2018) Originally thought to last up to eight weeks, a State Highway Administration official confirmed last week that roadwork shutting down a portion of Route 589 would be cut in half. Meanwhile, frustrated residents were apparently inventing detours and installing makeshift signs to guide motorists along local roads. The… Read more »
Berlin Police getting body cams; videos going to cloud
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 18, 2018) The Berlin Town Council last Tuesday endorsed a five-year, $36,700 contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for police body cameras and cloud-based storage of the videos they capture. Police Chief Arnold Downing said the cameras would be used by “all 10 of our road police officers.” He said the… Read more »
Downtown Berlin packed for event, anniversary bash
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 18, 2018) The town of Berlin got a break in the weather Saturday, as the sun came out and people flooded the streets for a well-attended Oktoberfest event and to honor the anniversary of the town’s incorporation, 150 years ago. Thousands watched live music on four separate stages – from… Read more »
Berlin approves funding for parking study
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 18, 2018) Plans for a parking and mobility study moved forward last week as the Berlin Town Council agreed to award a $24,480 contract to Sabra & Associates Inc. of Columbia, Maryland. Town Administrator Laura Allen said the study amounted to “a very comprehensive review of the town’s parking situation,”… Read more »
Town of Berlin firms 2019 slate of events
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 18, 2018) Dates for more than 40 Town of Berlin events scheduled next year were set during a Town Council meeting last Tuesday. Councilmembers voted 4-1 to set the event schedule, with Councilman Thom Gulyas voting “no” because of his opposition to six events that allow for the public consumption… Read more »