By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 18, 2018) The Berlin Town Council last Tuesday discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall: EDU agreements The councilmembers unanimously approved an EDU agreement for the Oceans East apartment complex, and an EDU transfer from the Berlin assisted living site to the Windy Way Farm. Developer… Read more »
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BREAKING: Snow Hill Town Council responds to Dorman
(Oct. 15, 2018) Following a statement earlier today from former Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman, who announced his resignation last week, members of the Town Council of Snow Hill today emailed an editorial letter in response. The complete statement, dated Oct. 15, 2018, follows: “We, the Town Council of Snow Hill, wish to make a… Read more »
Berlin: The First 150 Years
In celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Town of Berlin, the Bayside Gazette this week compiled a timeline of important people and businesses, and landmark events, that helped to shape the town. 1677 – Burley Plantation was established 1683 – Burleigh Inn tavern opened 1683 – Buckingham Presbyterian Church opened. It burned down in 1904… Read more »
Historic District Commission delays decision on The Globe
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 11, 2018) The Berlin Historic District Commission last Wednesday delayed a decision on exterior alterations requested by The Globe restaurant on Gay Street so it could offer curbside pickup. Restaurant owner Jennifer Dawicki said the operation would start small and be “a little bit of an experiment.” Ideally, she said… Read more »
Mayor will deliver celebratory speech during anniversary
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 11, 2018) Highlighting the 150th anniversary celebration of the Town of Berlin’s incorporation on Saturday is a man whose roots in the town go back three generations, Mayor Gee Williams. Williams is scheduled to deliver remarks on the historic occasion at 2 p.m. on Artisan’s Green. “It’s a big day… Read more »
Car show organizers remember ‘Candyman’
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 11, 2018) While hundreds of people gathered in Berlin and thousands traveled to Ocean City last weekend for dueling classic car events, one vehicle and one longtime attendee was noticeably absent at both: Bud “Candyman” Morley and his bright red 1948 Ford Flathead V8. Morley died on Sept. 28 at… Read more »
Town Council votes to extend life of tattoo committee
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 11, 2018) In May, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-1 with one member absent to recommend forwarding regulations proposed by the Tattoo Ordinance Committee to the Worcester County Commissioners. While the commissioners decided not to act, the Town Council on Tuesday night voted unanimously to allow the committee to continue… Read more »
Fender bender doesn’t slow down top car
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 11, 2018) New Jersey resident Jim Vertolli didn’t let a minor car accident get in the way of winning the top prize during the Berlin Cruisers event last Saturday. Vertolli and his wife, Donna, brought their 1958 Pontiac Star Chief to Berlin for the first time, but ran into some… Read more »
Trio of artists to hold 2nd Friday exhibition
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 11, 2018) Highlighting the monthly 2nd Friday art stroll this week is a new Berlin-themed exhibition featuring three diverse artists: painter Jim Adcock, photographer Don Lehman and graphic designer Pete Mueller. A reception for “Berlinx3” is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. at the Globe on 12 Broad Street. Adcock organized the… Read more »
Gazette Editorial: Lack of communication from county is puzzling
Maybe the decision required a vote and maybe it didn’t, but however the Worcester County Commissioners agreed last month to waive the fines against Deer Run Jeep Golf for sediment control and erosion violations, they won’t discuss it. Further, there’s no record of a vote or agreement in the minutes of the Sept. 18 meeting,… Read more »