THE BERLIN BULLETIN - DECEMBER 2021
Town News
Update on Town Buildings Following Covid-19 Cases among Town Staff

(Press Release issued November 23, 2021) – Effective Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the Planning Department and Visitors Center will re-open to the public. Town Hall will operate on a modified closure, opening to the public only on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This schedule will remain in effect until January 3, 2022. The modified schedule for Town Hall comes after several employees tested positive for COVID-19.
 
Mayor Zack Tyndall stated on Tuesday, "our top priority is protecting the health and safety of our employees and residents all while not jeopardizing the delivery of vital town services."
 
Customer Service staff are working and available to help customers with their utility bills and processing other payments. Customers can drop their payments off at either of the two drop boxes located at Town Hall, pay bills in-person on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or pay online by visiting www.berlinmd.gov and clicking "Online Payments" at the top right. 
 
All public meetings in December are scheduled to continue. However, in-person attendance will be limited, everyone will be required to wear a mask, and seating will accommodate social distancing guidelines.
 
For more information, please call Town Hall at 410-641-2770.
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Upcoming Town Meetings
SUBJECT TO CHANGE: All meetings of the Mayor and Council and Boards and Commission are being held in-person with face coverings required for all in attendance. For more details and the most up-to-date information, please visit the appropriate meeting page on our website.
  • Monday, December 13, 2021
  • Monday, December 27, 2021 (Meeting Cancelled)

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Last Month's Meeting Updates
  • Presentation from Jean Holloway with SERCAP regarding the Water and Wastewater Rate Analysis Report

  • Approval of a special one-day permit for We Heart Berlin to sell alcohol on December 31, 2021
  • Approval for We Heart Berlin to purchase Table Tennis Tables for future use in Town
  • Discussion regarding the use of American Rescue Plan Funding (ARPA)
  • First Reading for Ordinance 2021-04: No Smoking in Parks (Public Hearing on 12/13/21)
  • First Quarter Budget Updates for FY 2022
  • Approval of East Bound Disc Golf to install nine-holes on a temporary basis at Stephen Decatur Park
  • Approval of moving forward with advertising for two requests for proposals one for streets and one for the Branch Street Well #3 Project
  • Discussion regarding Capital Planning
  • Approval of an Amended Holiday Schedule for 2022

November 22nd Regular Session: This meeting was canceled.

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. 
Upcoming Holidays
and changes to trash and recycling schedules
Fall Yard Waste Collections: For Tuesday and Wednesday trash routes: Yard Waste Collection is Wednesday, December 8th; for Thursday trash routes: Yard Waste Collection will be on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Click here for more information. 

Christmas Holiday, Thursday and Friday, December 23rd and 24th: Trash collection normally scheduled for Thursday or Friday will be collected on Wednesday, December 22nd; No recycling collection on Friday.

New Years Holiday, Thursday and Friday, December 30th and 31st: Trash collection normally scheduled for Thursday or Friday will be collected on Wednesday, December 29th; No recycling collection on Friday.
What's happening in Berlin?
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Celebrate the Holidays in Berlin!

Write a letter to Santa and drop off in our direct to the North Pole Mailbox located in the foyer of the Welcome Center.
Make sure to Include your address for a return letter including a coupon for a sweet treat from one of our participating shops. But hurry! Letters go to Santa December 17th!

Thursday, December 2nd, 7 PM: Berlin Christmas Parade Golden Anniversary * Main Street through downtown.
Judging stage located at corner of West/Baker/Main Street



Weekends in December, 11 AM to 5 PM: Hot Chocolate during Merry Main Street weekends; benefits local Berlin Non-Profits (see below)
Berlin Christmas Parade Golden Anniversary
Friday, December 31, 2021: New Years Eve
5:30 PM: Kids Ball Drop & Laser Light Show (Ball drop at 6pm)
10 PM – 12:30 AM: Music, Dancing, Laser Light Show; Ball Drop at Midnight; Beer/Wine Sales benefit We Heart Berlin
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