THE BERLIN BULLETIN - May 2023 |
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Town News & Press Releases |
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SUBJECT TO CHANGE: All Mayor and Council and Boards and Commission Meetings are being held in person without attendance limitations. For more details and the most up-to-date information, please visit the meeting page on our website.
· Monday, May 8, 2023: 7:00 PM Regular Session
· Monday, May 22, 2023: 7:00 PM Regular Session
For a complete list of Board & Commission Meetings, click here.
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Last Month's Meeting Highlights |
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April 3, 2023, General Fund Budget FY24 Work Session:
- Overview of General Fund Revenues
- Overview of General Fund Surplus (Deficit)
- Operational Overview
- General Fund Departmental Budget Requests: a) Elected Officials b) Administration c) Finance and Customer Service d) Building and Grounds e) Police f) Public Works g) Economic and Community Development h) Planning i) Parks and Recreation
- Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Fire Company EMS
- Debt Service Updates
April 10, 2023, Closed & Regular Session:
Closed Session:
- Discussion item: Draft Wage Compensation and Salary Study
Regular Session:
- Proclamation: 2023-03: Take Pride in Berlin Week
- Presentation: a) Donation to Horticulture Advisory Committee from We Heart Berlin for flowers at Burbage Park b) Atlantic General Hospital Updates Discussion Item - Request for Proposal: Storm Water Project
- First Reading: Ordinance 2023-02 FY24 Real Estate Tax Rate (Public Hearing on April 24, 2023)
- Item(s) For Approval: a) Special Permit Application for Berlin 50plus Center Movie Night on Friday, June 9th, 2023, at Stephen Decatur Park b) Motion 2023-11: Memorandum of Understanding with Maryland Delaware Railroad Company regarding the Proposed Berlin Bikeway Project
April 17, 2023, Utility Fund Budget FY24 Work Session:
- Health Care Renewal Overview
- Discussion: FY24 Real Estate Tax Rate
- Enterprise (Utility) Fund Overview - Water Resources Department
- Enterprise (Utility) Fund Overview - Electric Department
April 24, 2023, Regular Session:
- Proclamation: 2023-04: May as National Bike Month
- Presentation: East Bound Disc Golf Six-Month Review
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 2023-02 FY24 Real Estate Tax Rate (First Reading was held Monday, April 10, 2023).
- Item(s) For Approval: a) Special One Day Permit Application: Nicmar Youth Connection Grounds Fundraiser on Monday, May 29th, 2023 b) Special One Day Permit Application: Boggs Disharoon Post 123 Celebration of Life on Sunday, May 7, 2023 c) Resolution 2023-02: Transfer to LEOPS d) Resolution 2023-03: LEOPS Pick Up Resolution e) Motion 2023-12: Business License Fee Increase f) Motion 2023-13: Healthcare Renewal with Carefirst for FY 2024
- Berlin Fire Company and Fire Company EMS Quarterly Report
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.
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From our Water Department |
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From our Public Works Department |
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Reminders for maintenance requirements from the Town Code:
- Keep your grass cut less than 6 inches in height.
- Remove all weeds and foreign growth from your property. This includes sidewalks, street storm water gutters, along fences, and property lines.
- Tree limbs overhanging into neighboring properties should be trimmed.
- No clippings or yard waste are permitted to be blown or placed into the street or gutters.
- Remove staining of the exterior surfaces of your home, including outbuildings and fences, caused by mold, mildew and algae.
- Exterior painted surfaces such as soffits, fascia, and trim, are to be kept free of peeling, cracking paint, and wood rot. These surfaces and those on steps, porches, and decks are to be kept structurally sound.
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Plus Delmarva’s best breweries & wineries, food & art!
Tasting Ticket info announced soon.
• FREE to attend • FREE to park
• Leashed pets welcome
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Meet at Roadie Joe's for a bike ride through Town.
Ride will be to the Berlin Library and back!
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To participate, add your items here!
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Spring Cruisers Classic Car Show
Saturday, May 20th 10am to 2pm
Downtown Berlin
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Have friends or family visiting Berlin? Have them check out www.BerlinMainStreet.com for events, shopping and dining map, parking, attractions, and more.
Pick up your FREE reusable shopping bag at the Berlin Welcome Center Monday-Friday 11am-4pm.
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Berlin Fireworks Needs Your Help! |
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Independence Day
Fireworks Show!
Please consider sponsoring the fireworks display this year on July 3rd at Heron Park.
Sponsor Package can be found here
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The Berlin Little Free Art Gallery
is here!
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Feel free to take art, leave art, share art!
Experimentation and imperfections are gladly accepted • Poetry • Paintings • Sculpture Scribbles • Any expression of art welcome
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Participating is easy—
simply drive up and they will take your old, working window A/C unit or dehumidifier from your car, recycle it, and you will get $25 per unit, with a limit of two units per person.*
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10 William Street Berlin,
MD 21811
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