The Town of Berlin Board of Elections will meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, at Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, to discuss potential re-configuration of Berlin’s four election districts as determined by 2010 census data. This meeting is open to the public. The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will… Read more »
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Houston named Berlin Main Street coordinator
BERLIN—The Town of Berlin’s first ever Main Street Coordinator will have a rare opportunity to help define the new, multifaceted position, which began Dec. 2, with fresh eyes and an energetic attitude. Megan Houston will report directly to Economic Development Director Michael Day, who said he was thrilled with the choice of Houston. Once she… Read more »
Planning data analysis will be offered to OPA
OCEAN PINES— Salisbury University’s Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) program could provide high-tech help to the Ocean Pines Association as it prepares to create its 10-year comprehensive plan by compiling and analyzing computer data to determine the cost benefits of planned facilities. During the Dec. 4 work session, members of the Ocean Pines… Read more »
For a sweet treat, how about apple ‘caviar’?
Yes, I am a geek who plays piano. I have played for many years and in truth, as a child I was fairly good. But as things happen in this life, I ‘saw a squirrel’ and my attention was drawn elsewhere around the time that I started working in restaurants. Not one to sit on… Read more »
Stephen Decatur Park mural contest deadline Dec. 2
BERLIN– Area students in grades 9-12 are invited to submit original artwork for the Stephen Decatur Park Mural Contest, presented by the Berlin Parks Commission, to replace the existing mural located behind the tennis courts. The deadline for the contest is Monday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. Once entries have been narrowed down, a group… Read more »
Bethesda municipal lawyers’ group urging U.S. Supreme Court to save law
BALTIMORE – Saying localities need the money, a Bethesda-based municipal lawyers’ group is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to save a law that bars Maryland residents from deducting, from city or county taxes, the tax they pay to other states when they earn money there. The International Municipal Lawyers Association has filed a brief supporting… Read more »
Sgt. Maj., Berlin officer Merle Bragg, Jr. honored
There’s always plenty on the agenda to be done at any particular Berlin Mayor and Council meeting. Sometimes, though, it’s important to stop the discussion of public policy and recognize a citizen who is nothing short of a true hero. That happened Monday night when Mayor William G. Williams III and the council recognized and… Read more »
Community Briefs
Volunteer of the Year Stephen Decatur High School junior Jerred Johnson was named the SDHS Volunteer of the Year in the 2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the awards recognize outstanding community service by young Americans. Johnson is now eligible for the… Read more »
County offices closed for holiday
WORCESTER COUNTY–Worcester County Government offices, including the Worcester County Recreation Center , will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, the WCRC will be closed Saturday, Nov. 30. The Worcester County Central Landfill in Newark and the Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill Home Owner Convenience… Read more »
Classical Christmas concert and dinner scheduled Dec. 2
BERLIN–The Berlin Heritage Foundation’s final fundraising event of the year will take place on Monday, Dec. 2. The annual Classical Christmas Concert and Dinner includes a gourmet dinner at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin and a candlelight concert at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. A trio lead by Salisbury Symphony’s first violin, Sachi Murasugi,… Read more »