THE BERLIN BULLETIN - October 2023
A Message From The Mayor's Office
Congratulations to Judith Loeber, Worcester County Arts Council Winner of the Town of Berlin Mayor’s Award during the Plein Air Arts Festival that took place in Worcester County from September 17th – 23rd. Nearly 40 artists participated in the event, capturing the essence of Worcester County in their impressive paintings. Talented local and regional artists painted outdoors at their leisure at locations all over Worcester County, many in Berlin, and competed for cash prizes; their art remains on display at the Berlin Library until October 31st. (Photo Credit: Jeff Smith)
Berlin is Planning for the Future! The Town is engaging in a Strategic Planning Process with partners from BEACON at Salisbury University. One way we hope to get input from residents is by asking for you to submit online, or in-person, responses to a Survey about Berlin. Please look for more information about this Survey coming in your October Utility Bill.   

Save the Date of October 25th, 2023 for our next Meet the Mayor at Baked Dessert Café and Gallery at 4 pm.  
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REMINDERS!
UPDATE!
From our Water Department
Upcoming Town Meetings
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.
 
  • *Tuesday, October 10, 2023: 6:00 PM Work Session (to be held on-site at the Heron Park facility)
  • *Tuesday, October 10, 2023: 7:00 PM Regular Session
  • Monday, October 23, 2023: 7:00 PM Regular Session
Please note: * the normal Monday date falls on a holiday.

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Last Month's Meeting Highlights
September 11, 2023, Regular Session:
Regular Session:
  1. Consent Agenda: A) Approval of the Minutes for: 1. Regular Session of 8.21.23; 2. Work Session of 8.28.23; 3. Regular Session of 8.28.23
  2. Discussion: a) Stormwater Ditch Maintenance; b) Open Letter to the Council regarding Heron Park from Mayor Zack and Councilmembers Green & Orris
  3. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2023-37: Town of Berlin Naming Policy; b) Motion 2023-38: Annual Event Approval (tabled to 9/25); c) Motion 2023-39: Decatur Farms Pump Repair; d) Motion 2023-40: Harrison Avenue Water Main Relocation; e) Motion 2023-41: Declare Property Surplus

September 20, 2023, Work Session:
Quarterly meeting with Berlin Fire Company & Emergency Medical Services

September 25, 2023, Regular Session:
Regular Session:
  1. Consent Agenda: A) Approval of Minutes for Regular Session of 9.11.23
  2. Presentation(s): a) Recognition of Volunteer Service Award; b) Citation - Years of Service to Parks Commission, Bruce Hyder
  3. Swearing In Ceremony: Newly Appointed Board, Commission, and Committee Members
  4. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2023-38: Annual Event Approval (tabled to 10/10); Motion 2023-42: Three-Year Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Salt Agreement; Motion 2023-43: Special Projects Coordinator Job Description; Motion 2023-44: Authorize the Application for Federal Funds from US Department of Transporation, Reconnecting Communities & Neighborhoods For Community Planning Project


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Upcoming Events
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Pick up your FREE reusable shopping bag at the Berlin Welcome Center Monday-Friday 11am-4pm.
Arts & Entertainment District
Save The Date
Other Reminders
FY24 R-CERP Now Open
for Applications!
The Maryland Energy Administration is now accepting FY24 Clean Energy Rebate Program applications. This program provides an incentive for Maryland homeowners to purchase and install eligible renewable energy-generating systems at their primary place of residence.

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