Berlin Bulletin June 2020

THE BERLIN BULLETIN - JUNE 2020

TOWN NEWS

Please visit our website or use the Facebook link at the bottom of this page for the most up-to-date news from the Town.

During this unique time, rules, recommendations and regulations can change very rapidly and with little notice. The Town of Berlin strives to keep our citizens and businesses as up-to-date as possible, particularly regarding issues which are within municipal control. Several news releases were issued in May regarding ongoing Town business and the Town's response to the ongoing Covid-19 State of Emergency:

Heron Park has opened to the public; Stephen Decatur and Henry Parks remain closed.

Town offices re-opened with restrictions.

Curbside recycling collection to resume June 1.

At-large Councilmember Thom Gulyas to resign in September.

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UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS

Upcoming Mayor and Council Meetings :

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus/Covid-19 State of Emergency, Berlin, like most communities, is trying to be as responsive as possible to ensure that our citizens are able to participate and view the meetings of the Mayor and Council in light of the restrictions on gatherings.

We continue to work to improve and enhance our processes to allow as much public participation as possible while maintaining the integrity of the Town's computer networks. Please check the Town Facebook page and website prior to each meeting to see if new information is available regarding access to the Mayor and Council meetings.

At a minimum the following will apply:

Agendas and meeting packets will be posted on the Town's website by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date.

Individuals may submit comments and questions in writing by 12:00 p.m./Noon on the meeting date to the following:

Email: info@berlinmd.gov. Please use M&C Meeting Comment in the subject line.

Fax: 410-641-2316.

Mail: Town of Berlin, Attn: M&C Meeting Comment, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811. Please note that receipt by the deadline cannot be guaranteed went submitted via the postal service.

Drop-boxes at Town Hall: Behind the Stair Tower in the parking area and on the building at the corner of Bay and William Street.

Questions and comments will be compiled for the Mayor and Council to give them the opportunity to review and discuss during the meeting.

Please go to our Facebook page at the meeting time to view the live-stream.

Please note that this meeting schedule is subject to change:

Monday, June 8, 2020
Monday, June 22, 2020

Upcoming Board and Commission Meetings : Board and Commission meetings are also closed to public attendance, but are being streamed live on Facebook. For more information on how meetings are being handled during this time and for a complete list of Board and Commission Meetings for June, please click here.

Please visit our website or use the Facebook link below for the most up-to-date news from the Town.

You can also sign up to receive direct email notification of meetings at the bottom of any page on our website.

MAY MAYOR & COUNCIL

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

May 11th Regular Session Meeting :

Public Hearing and approval of Ordinance 2020-02; setting the real property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2021.
A discussion regarding possible Stormwater fee increases.
A First Reading of Ordinance 2020-03; adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.

May 26th Regular Session Meeting:

Approved the Berlin Street Resurfacing Project to ECM Corporation. This project is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks, any questions should be directed to Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood at jfleetwood@berlinmd.gov
Public Hearing and approval of Ordinance 2020-03; adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
Approved M&G Rental Properties LLC to purchase and finance three (3) equivalent dwelling units (EDU) from the Town.

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.

SAVE THE DATES - JUNE

Farmers Market: Sundays from 9am-1pm.

Historic District Commission: June 3rd at 5:30pm.

Mayor and Council Meetings: Monday, June 8th & 22nd at 7pm.

Planning Commission: June 10th at 5:30pm.

All other June Town Events have been cancelled at this time due to COVID-19.

View Our Full Calendar

For More Event Information

HOT WEATHER IS HERE!

The official start of summer is almost here and it's important to have a plan to keep your cool even when the weather doesn't. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a helpful infographic with information and tips on coping with the summer weather: CDC Beat the heat recommendations

MAKE SURE YOU ARE COUNTED. CENSUS DATA IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!

The deadline for submission of your 2020 census has been extended, but you are strongly encouraged to submit sooner rather than later. The need for accurate census data is more and more apparent every day. Accurate counts of population are used to determine needs for so many vital services including needs associated with medical facilities and distribution of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and more.

Make sure you and your loved ones are counted!

Census date is 100% confidential; every Census worker takes a confidentiality oath and violations can result in fines and prison. Data is never released to law enforcement, immigration officials, landlords, etc.

For information about how census data is used, how to complete the census, and much more click on the "2020 Census Worcester" banner above or go to https://berlinmd.gov/2020-census/ .

2020census.gov or census.maryland.gov

NEW: Text BerlinCodeRED to 99411 to enroll.

Government

Department and Services

info@berlinmd.gov

410-641-2770

10 William Street Berlin,

MD 21811

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