The Month of January was filled with more snowfall and low temperatures than we’ve experienced recently on the Eastern Shore– the Town of Berlin’s official Community Snowball Fight and sledding with our friends and neighbors was a wonderful way to spend a snow day!  

I want to acknowledge and thank the Berlin Electric Department for working through several emergency incidents this month in freezing temperatures – so many citizens have reached out to ask me to thank them for their hard work during these emergencies, so I’d also like to thank you for recognizing their efforts and those of our Public Works Team as well.  

With help from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, a dream will come true through the Community Parks and Playground grant program. The “big kid” playground at Dr. William Henry Park is currently being completely replaced with a new modernized playset. The new playset will include multiple shade structures, and the coloring will match the mural on the basketball courts. We are looking forward to an unveiling this Spring!  

Thanks to the Councilmembers, residents, and contractors who, through a new lease established, will be working together to transform a parcel of property owned by the Esham Family located at the corner of West Street and Washington Street into a municipal parking lot. This new parking facility is part of the Town’s ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility and support the growth of the downtown business district.  

If you have any ideas or suggestions for a seamless integration into the flow of parking and walking around town, or anything else at all, please always feel free to contact me at MayorZack@berlinmd.gov.  

-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!

Town of Berlin Establishes 10-Year Lease for New Municipal Parking Lot. Posted January 8, 2025.

Upcoming Town Meetings

January 13, 2025, Closed Session:

STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b): (7) To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter; i. Agreement regarding the use of Town-owned property.

January 13, 2025, Regular Session:

1. Consent Agenda: a) Approval of Minutes for: 1. Regular Session of 12.09.24; 2. Closed Session of 12.16.24 
2. Presentation(s): a) Paul Miller, Lineman Training Program Completion; b) FY24 DRAFT Audit, 1. Motion 2025-01: Transfer From Unassigned General Fund Balance Monies identified in the Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2024; c) Simple Fiber Connectivity
3. Item(s) For Approval a) Motion 2025-02: Reallocate Funding for New Variable Messaging (VMS) Sign; b) Motion 2025-03: Extension of Temporary Moratorium on Certain Matters to be decided by Planning Commission
4. Announcement – Land Lease Agreement for lot to be used for Public Parking

January 27, 2025, Closed Session:

STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, General Provisions Article, §3- 305(b): To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; 1. Town Administrator contract renewal.

January 27, 2025, Regular Session:

1. Approval of Minutes: a) Closed Session of 1.13.25; b) Regular Session of 1.13.25
2. Presentation(s): a) Briddell Family Foundation Service Award
3. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2025-04: Radio Berlin Letter of Support; b) Motion 2025-05: Special Event Permit for Disc Golf Tournament at SDP; c) Motion 2025-06: Deed of Dedication for West View Townhomes Public Facilities; d) Motion 2025-07: Purchase of Drone
4. Presentation(s): a) Berlin Fire Company; b) Berlin Fire Company Emergency Medical Services

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Town of Berlin Reminders

From the Electric Department

From the Water Department

Have friends or family visiting Berlin? Have them check out www.BerlinMainStreet.com for events, shopping and dining map, parking, attractions, and more.

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