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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! FROM THE  MAYOR & COUNCIL  AND STAFF OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN

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Holiday Studio Tours: Saturday, December 1, 1-6 PM. Meet the artists of Berlin and tour their studios. Sponsored by Berlin Arts & Entertainment. Free Carriage Rides: Saturdays, December 1, 2, 15, 16, 22, 23. Downtown. Christmas Parade: Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 7-9 PM on Main Street. Celebrate Berlin 150th Anniversary and the holiday season with marching bands, dance teams, floats and much more including the arrival of Santa! Free shuttle from Berlin Intermediate School from 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM and 8:45 PM to 9:30 PM. Jingles The Elf - Balloon Animals!: December 8, 11 AM - 2 PM. Berlin Welcome Center. 2nd Friday Art Stroll: December 14. Downtown. New Years Eve Celebrations: December 31. Kids party 5-6 PM; Adults 10 PM - 12:30 AM. Downtown. Story Walk for Kids: Until January 1. Berlin Welcome Center. Upcoming Council Meetings: December 10. No meeting on December 24.

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Project Updates Did you know the Town has a projects page on its website? We update the page on a regular basis so you'll know what's happening. Here's a link - https://berlinmd.gov/maryland-government/town-projects/

The Stephen Decatur Park Tennis Courts are now complete! The official ribbon-cutting was held on Saturday, November 10th. Signage will be installed soon.

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips from the Berlin Police Department

The holidays are a special time of the year, but they are also a time when busy people become careless, making individuals and property more vulnerable to theft and other crimes. Here are some tips to remember from the Berlin Police Department: If leaving new purchases in your car, make sure to place them in the trunk or otherwise out of sight and always locked up.  Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you. If possible, park your car in an area of high pedestrian activity. Avoid remote areas. If waiting for a ride from a friend or public transportation, do so in busy, well-lit places. Teach your children to go to the store clerk and ask for help if you become separated while shopping. They should never leave the store to go to the parking lot or car alone. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. They may become targets for crime in crowded shopping areas, at bus stops, and on public transportation. At home, be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes. Leave lights and a radio or television on so the house looks occupied. Do not put large displays of holiday gifts in view of your windows or doors. If you go away for the holidays, try to keep your home appearing "lived in": Get an automatic timer for your lights. Have a neighbor watch your home and pick up your newspapers and mail. Remember to be a good friend and neighbor this holiday season: Share these tips with others in your family and neighborhood. Do not forget the elderly and other people who might be especially lonely during the holidays. And lastly, when hosting a party, find alternative transportation for intoxicated guests; and when going out drinking, please remember: Don't Drink and Drive.  For more information, contact the Berlin Police Department at 410-641-1334.

Cold Weather Tips

Tips to save money during colder months by reducing energy consumption: Delay the use of major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, and clothes dryers. You can also delay the use of hot water, close your window shades, and adjust thermostats down three degrees.

Tips to avoid frozen pipes: Have your thermostat set above 55 degrees, and leave water running slightly to maintain movement, wrap your pipes if they’re near windows, exterior walls, or unheated basements. If the pipes freeze, shut the water off immediately at your shut-off valve.

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