Happy August, Berliners!  

Last week we had so much fun announcing the Christmas Parade Theme for 2025 and celebrating “Christmas in July” at the Berlin Farmer’s Market. Santa was there and told us he’s looking forward to being back in Berlin on Thursday, December 4th for the 54th Berlin Christmas Parade, the Eastern Shore’s Largest and most wonderful parade! This year we’ll be witnessing “A Miracle on Main Street: A Celebration of The Holidays Favorite Songs and Movies.” 

Thank you to the hundreds of bidders who took part in the Town of Berlin’s first online Street Sign Auction, which helped to raise over $10,000 for the future Berlin Community Center. Using an online platform, the town was able to up-cycle 140 old town street signs all for the good cause of the Community Center. The Auction was covered extensively in local news and created a lot of excitement, near and as far as California and Colorado where some of the winners live.  

The success of the auction was helped tremendously by the arrival of our Summer Intern, Arusa Islam. A 2025 American University graduate and Class of 2021Graduate of Worcester Prep School, Arusa is spending her 2nd summer in the Mayor’s Office of the Town of Berlin, bringing her excellent interpersonal skills and organizational prowess to all our projects. We are grateful to have her back and thank her for her dedication and commitment to the Town of Berlin.  

-Mayor Zack

Reminder:

Garden Flags for Sale! 

$30 cash/check/no cards at Customer Service 

M-F, 8 am-4 pm, Town Hall Proceeds go to the future Berlin Community Center!

Berlin Announces Release of Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Plan Update. Posted July 1, 2025.

Upcoming Town Meetings

July 14, 2025, Regular Session:

1. Approval of Minutes: a) Closed Session of 06.09.25; b) Regular Session of 06.09.25
2. Presentation: Chesapeake Employers & Deeley Insurance
3. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2025-39: Approve Driven Over Given Basketball Giveaway Event at Henry Park; b) Motion 2025-40: Approval of Haley Architecture Additional Services Associated with Town Hall Renovations; c) Motion 2025-41: Declaration of Surplus Equipment
4. Public Hearing: Resolution 2025-05 Re-zoning of Parcel 57
5. Item(s) For Discussion: a) Draft Ordinance Regarding Business Licenses; b) Draft Ordinance Regarding Amending Peddlers/Solicitors Code; c) West Street and Washington Street Parking; d) Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference Feedback
6. BFC & BFCEMS Bi-Annual Presentation (*tabled to 7/28/2025)
7. Item(s) For Announcement: a) United Energy Trading, LLC Natural Gas Contract Poll Vote; b) Street Sign Auction

July 28, 2025, Regular Session:

1. Approval of Minutes: a) Closed Session Minutes of 07.14.25; b) Regular Session Minutes of 07.14.25
2. Swear-In: Board, Commission, & Committee Members
3. First Reading(s): a) Ordinance 2025-03 Amending Ch. 8 Business Licenses Article II Licenses; b) Ordinance 2025-04: Amending Ch. 8 Business Licenses Article III Peddling & Soliciting
4. Public Hearing: FY25 Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
5. Item For Approval(s): a) Motion 2025-42: Approval to Purchase Smith & Loveless Everlast Series 3000 Pumping Station for West Street Pump Station; b) Motion 2025-43: RFP 2025-05 SDP Comfort Station Bid Award Recommendation; c) Motion 2025-44: Approve Funding for Improvements to West/Washington Parking Lot from Impact Fees; d) Motion 2025-45: To Designate No Parking areas on West and Washington Streets
6. BFC & BFCEMS Bi-Annual Presentation

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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parking, attractions, and more.

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Monday-Friday 11 am-4 pm.

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