(Oct. 29, 2015) Martin’s Church near Showell on Route 589, more than a hundred people gathered in masquerade masks, blacked-tied suits and flowing ball gowns during Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County’s 20th anniversary celebration on Friday. Habitat Vice President Lauren Bunting, addressing the crowd from a podium inside the church, called it a great… Read more »
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Williams still big fan of proposed excursion trains
Although the Worcester County Commissioners appeared to cool on the idea and a deal is far from inevitable, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams remains a major proponent of the proposed excursion train. Last week Stone Consulting Vice President Randall Gustafson told the commissioners that its phase two of a $20,000 feasibility study found that an excursion… Read more »
Berlin exploring options with solar garden
Last Thursday, Berlin released a request for qualifications regarding a community solar garden that could help lower energy bills for both businesses and residents in the town. In a press release issued that day, Mayor Gee Williams touted renewable energy and said the town was looking for “an experienced firm who will be an effective… Read more »
AGH renovating entryway; project could last 8-12 wks
Atlantic General Hospital will be renovating the entryway to the main lobby area to allow for improved patient and visitor entry and exit. This two-phase project was slated to begin on Oct. 19 and continue for roughly eight to 12 weeks. During both phases, the main lobby portico will be closed to vehicular traffic. Construction… Read more »
Berlin place to be for trick-or-treating, Sat.
If anything worth doing is worth overdoing, Berlin is overdoing it right. As the only northern Worcester municipality to make it practical or even encourage trick-or-treaters, Berlin has been drawing thousands from Ocean Pines, the resort and even as far as Salisbury for years. Residents and business owners have, at worst, taken it in stride… Read more »
Pines Veteran’s Memorial to host Nov. 11 services
The Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines Foundation invites the community to join in honoring the men and women who have served in the nation’s military on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Memorial co-founder Sharyn O’Hare will serve as master of ceremonies at this year’s event. The guest… Read more »
‘Free’ Library opens on Flower Street
Moments after Berlin officials dedicated a new memorial to Dr. William Henry at Henry Park last Saturday, Mayor Gee Williams and 7-year-old Emily Zollinger cut the ribbon on a new Little Free Library. Housed in a wooden case roughly the size of a large mailbox, the library, situated just a few feet away from the… Read more »
Memorial dedicated to Dr. William Henry at Berlin park
(Oct. 29, 2015) Berlin officials last Saturday dedicated a new memorial to former Berlin resident Dr. William Henry at his namesake park on Flower Street. Mayor Gee Williams, councilmembers Elroy Brittingham, Dean Burrell, Thom Gulyas and Lisa Hall were in attendance, along with former Worcester County NAACP President Dr. Roxie Dennis. Henry was an elementary… Read more »
Hearings on Tyson purchase, text amendment set for Nov. 9
Berlin’s Mayor and Council introduced a pair of ordinances on Monday that, if passed, could have a major impact on the town’s future. The first, Ordinance 2015-06, updated a zoning text amendment that was pulled from a public hearing during a previous meeting on Sept. 28. Originally, the amendment allowed the Berlin Planning Commission leeway… Read more »
‘Track-or-Treat’ at Worcester County rec. center, Oct. 30
Worcester County Recreation & Parks will present Track-or-Treat, a safe trick-or-treat event, at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill, Friday, Oct. 30, from 6-8 p.m. The event is open to youth ages 12 and under. Local vendors will have goodies to hand out to children and kid friendly games will be offered. Children… Read more »