The wheels of justice grind slowly, but grind exceedingly fine, the Chinese general and philosopher Sun Tsu is said to have observed more than 2,500 years ago. What he and many others who have employed that proverb over the ages have meant by that is justice is rarely immediate, but it is inevitable. To put… Read more »
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Hershel Lennon Rose
Hershel Lennon Rose Berlin Hershel Lennon Rose, US Army Retired, age 90, passed away at home on Sept. 8, 2022. He was born on Nov. 4, 1931, in New Bern, North Carolina, the son of the late Furney B. Rose and Nancy Christine (Austin) Rose. Hershel enlisted in the US Army on May 23, 1950,… Read more »
Carol Frances Wilson
Carol Frances Wilson Berlin/Timonium Carol Frances Wilson, age 81, died on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, at Stella Maris Nursing Home in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Kathryn (Cvach) Tassi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wilson; and a son, Kenneth Quaster. Surviving, are… Read more »
Paint Worcester County returns next week
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2022) Artists from several states are packing up their easels and painting materials — and maybe even a poncho and some sunscreen — to head to Worcester County this Sunday for the beginning of “Paint Worcester County.” From this Sunday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 23, 46 plein-air… Read more »
Berlin, nonprofit talk skate park
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2022) With some 30 people in attendance and plenty of lively discussion about a possible skate park in Berlin, the town’s Parks Commission meeting at Dr. William Edward Henry Park on Sept. 6 felt more like a Town Council meeting than a typical bureaucratic roundtable. During the meeting,… Read more »
Berlin Activities Depot celebrates 20 years
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2022) For 20 years, the Berlin Activities Depot has provided local parents with everything they need for their young families, from early childhood education to the occasional, well-earned date night. On Saturday, the Activities Depot will celebrate its 20th anniversary. “It feels awesome (to celebrate 20 years),” said… Read more »
Berlin passes short-term rental amendment
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2022) The Berlin Mayor Town Council unanimously passed an amendment to the short-term rental ordinance following a public hearing during its meeting Monday night. The amendment changes the language regarding zones where short-term residential rentals are permitted: districts R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and B1-3. “The old language said… Read more »
Town tossing Tyson tenant
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2022) With demolition plans moving along, the Berlin Mayor and Town Council voted 4-1 on Monday to terminate a lease for a portion of the former Tyson chicken processing plant with Burley Oak owner Bryan Brushmiller. Councilmember Troy Purnell voted in opposition. Back in 2020, Brushmiller requested and… Read more »
Berlin confirms candidates, Bowen drops out
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2022) The Berlin Board of Supervisors of Elections confirmed five candidates for Town Council during its meeting on Sept. 7. However, only four remain after Adrian Bowen dropped out of the race, leaving at-large incumbent Jay Knerr running unopposed. Bowen acknowledged the development to Bayside Gazette via text message… Read more »
Berlin Historic District Briefs
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2022) The Berlin Historic District Commission discussed the following during its Sept. 7 meeting: Front Porch The commission denied plans to lengthen the porch on the residence located at 10314 Longview Court, pending further details to be provided by the applicants. The project can be approved via email… Read more »