As quickly as the weather turned, and with Halloween now officially behind us, our attention has turned towards the magical holiday season ahead. This year, the Mayor’s office has initiated a community-wide art project to help decorate the Town of Berlin’s Christmas Tree with hand-painted, locally sourced oyster shells. Schools and nonprofits across Berlin are helping facilitate the project, and I look forward to unveiling the results together at the Christmas Tree Lighting during Ice, Ice, Berlin on Friday, November 28th (5-8 pm, with the tree lighting at 6 pm). 

If you would like to paint an oyster shell ornament for the tree, please stop by customer service on any weekday between 8 am and 4 pm

and contribute to the craft. 

Speaking of the Holidays, we’re auctioning off some highly coveted parking spots to this year’s Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 4th to raise money for the future Berlin Community Center –

there are also a few streets signs still available as well, check it all out here, the auction goes live on Tuesday!

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-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!

“Keep Berlin Cool” Tree Planting Initiative Set to Begin. Posted October 6, 2025.

Fall Glow Walk - Friday, November 14th! Posted October 16, 2025.

Upcoming Town Meetings

(*) October 14, 2025, Closed Session:

STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, General Provisions Article, §3- 305(b): (1) 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.

(*) October 14, 2025, Regular Session:

1. Approval of Minutes: a) Regular Session Minutes of 09.08.25; b) Work Session Minutes of 09.29.25
2. Proclamation: a) Proclamation 2025-12: Declared Economic Development Week in Maryland
3. Presentation: Whole Watershed Presentation
4. Item(s) For Approval: a) Resolution 2025-07 and Presentation: Berlin Energy Needs; b) Motion 2025-56: Approve Franklin Ave Water Well & Water Tower Emergency Repairs; c) Motion 2025-57: Declaration of Surplus Property

October 27, 2025, Closed Session:

STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, General Provisions Article, §3- 305(b): (1) 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.

October 27, 2025, Regular Session:

1. Approval of Minutes: a) Closed Session Minutes of 10.14.25; b) Regular Session Minutes of 10.14.25
2. Presentation: Oktoberfest Fundraising Collaboration – Destination Growth Partners
3. Proclamation(s): a) Proclamation 2025-13: Recognizing Veterans & Military Families Month; b) Proclamation 2025-14: Operation Green Light
4. First Reading: Ordinance 2025-05 Amending Chapter 32, § 266 Speed Cameras Violations and Penalties (Public Hearing November 10, 2025)
5. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2025-58: Town of Berlin 2026 Events; b) Motion 2025-59: Taylor House Museum 2026 Events; c) Motion 2025-60: Chamber of Commerce 2026 Events
6. FY2025 Financial Highlights 

(*) normal Monday date fell on a holiday.

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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