THE BERLIN BULLETIN
MARCH 2020
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, March 7th!
MARCH IN BERLIN
March 13, 1-3 p.m.: Social Security Day in Berlin. Programs such as Retirement, Disability, Survivors, Family and Medicare will be discussed with a question and answer session at the end.
 
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Matt Baxter will be the presenter and all members of the public are encouraged to attend. The afternoon will have relevant information regardless of whether individuals are just starting their career, approaching retirement, or are somewhere in between or disabled.
 
The program will be held at Berlin Town Hall, 2 nd floor Council Chambers, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland.
 
Seating is limited. Registration is required by calling 410-641-2770

Upcoming Mayor and Council Meetings :

Monday, March 9th at 6 pm Short-term Rental Discussion Worksession
Monday, March 9th at 7 pm Regular Mayor & Council Meeting
Monday, March 23rd at 7 pm Regular Mayor & Council Meeting. Including Public Hearing on Real Property Tax Rate

Upcoming Board and Commission Meetings : Please click here.
FEBRUARY MAYOR & COUNCIL
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Some of the discussions and actions of the Mayor and Council last month included:

  • Held an initial budget worksession.
  • Atlantic General Hospital made their annual presentation
  • Worcester Recreation and Parks requested and received approval for two tennis programs and a toddler gym program to be held in Stephen Decatur Park.
  • Approval of a Special Waste Collection Policy.
  • Annexation of property at the corner of Rt. 50 and Seahawk Road (old McDonalds/Myers Tools).

February 24th Meeting was cancelled

Details about Mayor and Council Meetings can be found on the Town's website. Sign up to receive automatic notifications about meetings at the bottom of any page on the website.
CHANGES TO SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION
Effective March 1, 2020 the Town of Berlin has made several changes to the Special Waste Collection Policy for Bulk Waste, Yard Waste and Live-cut Christmas Tree collection.

Some of the changes for Bulk Waste Collection include:
  • You must call 410-641-2770 to arrange for pickup.
  • Limited to four items.
  • Fabric must be wrapped in plastic and taped shut.

Click below for upcoming collection dates and to review the full policy.
The Census is Coming!
Starting mid-March 2020 every household will receive an invitation to complete the Census 2020 and will have the option of responding online, by mail, or by phone.

Census date is 100% confidential; every Census worker takes a confidentiality oath and violations can result in fines and prison. Data is never released to law enforcement, immigration officials, landlords, etc.

For information about how census data is used, how to complete the census, and much more click on the "2020 Census Worcester" banner above or go to https://berlinmd.gov/2020-census/ .

Look for your invitation to complete the Census in mid- to late-March.

Sign up for our emergency notification system CodeRed to receive emergency alerts.
NEW: Text BerlinCodeRED to 99411 to enroll.
410-641-2770
10 William Street Berlin,
MD 21811