THE BERLIN BULLETIN - October 2022 |
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Town News and Press Releases |
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SUBJECT TO CHANGE: All Mayor and Council and Boards and Commission Meetings are being held in person without attendance limitations. Face coverings are encouraged, but not required. For more details and the most up-to-date information, please visit the meeting page on our website.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
- Monday, October 24, 2022, 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
For a complete list of Board & Commission Meetings, click here.
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Last Month's Meeting Highlights |
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- Presentation by the Worcester County Arts Council
- Public Hearing and Approval of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendments
- 2022-09: Award of Contract for Henry Park Basketball Court Lighting
- 2022-10: Award of Contract for RFP 2023-01 Storm Drain Replacement Project
- 2022-11: Approval of the 2023 Event Schedule
- Approval of the American Legion Post #123 Special Sunday Permit
- Approval of We Heart Berlin's request to hold Love Day at Henry Park (HAS SINCE BEEN CANCELED)
- Termination of a Lease Agreement with Burley Oak at the Heron Park Building
Regular Session:
- Announcement of Trick-or-Treating Hours on October 31st from 5pm - 7pm
- Approval of the Police Department's Recruitment and Retention Options
Work Session to discuss:
- Berlin Fire Company’s New Emergency Response Fee
- Ambulance Replacement
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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Stephen Decatur Park
Walking Path
Ribbon Cutting
Wed, Oct 5, 4:30 PM
Stephen Decatur Park
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Join us to officially re-open the Stephen Decatur Park Walking Path. In conjunction with Walk Maryland Day & Scavenger Hunt events being held at several parks in Worcester County, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall will hold a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 4:30 PM.
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Berlin Fall Cruisers
on Main Street
Sat Oct 8, 10 AM – 2 PM
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Berlin Homecoming Harvest
Taylor House Museum Front Lawn
Sat Oct 8, 2 PM – 5 PM
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Berlin Oktoberfest
& Sidewalk Sale
Sat, Oct 15, 11 AM – 4 PM
on Main Street
Two stages of live music on Main Street. Also offering Berlin’s Annual Fall Sidewalk Sale, Food, Burley Oak Beer, Kids crafts & more! Free shuttle available from Berlin Intermediate School provided by the Ocean Downs Casino. Event by Town of Berlin.
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Truck-or-Treat
Due to weather, the annual Touch-A-Truck event was rescheduled.
Please join us for Truck-or-Treat!
Kids love to check out all of the big rigs the Town has!
Sat, Oct 29, 10am-1pm
Stephen Decatur Park
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Berlin Community Yard Sale |
The Berlin Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Rain dates are typically the following weekend.
Residents who wish to participate can opt to have their information posted here: https://berlinmd.gov/berlin-community-yard-sale/
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Halloween
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
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Grab an entry form and find all the pumpkins in and around the shops and restaurants in downtown Berlin.
Write what's painted on each then drop your form into the box at The Berlin Welcome Center (open 24/7) for your chance to win $100.
Entry forms
are located at The Berlin Welcome Center. All pumpkins must be found to be eligible.
The drawing will be on October 31st.
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Halloween 2022
Monday, October 31st
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Berlin Glow Walk
Fri Nov 4th
5:30 PM
Ready, Set, GLOW! Join us for our Fall Just Walk event beginning in Stephen Decatur Park. Follow a 4.5-mile route around and through downtime Berlin. Participants are asked to bring and wear glow-in-the-dark items to light up the night in a walk around the community!
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Fri Nov 25th Ice Ice Berlin
and Tree Lighting
5 PM – 8 PM
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Thurs Dec 1st: Christmas Parade
7 PM
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For more information about the Berlin Christmas parade, please contact Ivy Wells, Director of Economic and Community Development at 410-629-1722 or email iwells@berlinmd.gov. If you would like to make a donation to support the Christmas parade, please make checks payable to Town of Berlin.
They can be dropped off at Town Hall or mailed to:
The Berlin Christmas Parade
10 William Street
Berlin MD 21811
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New Years Eve Celebration!
Bring in 2023 with two Celebrations and two Ball Drops!
Little Kids: Laser show at 5:15 and the ball drops at 6 PM
Big Kids: Live music and then Ocean98 DJs Big Al Reno and Schwab help us dance 2022 away while a laser show brings the ball down at midnight.
Live music 6:30 - 9:30 PM
For more information, contact BerlinArtsDistrict@gmail.com.
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Have friends or family visiting Berlin? Have them check out www.BerlinMainStreet.com for events, shopping and dining map, parking, attractions, and more.
Pick up your FREE reusable shopping bag at the Berlin Welcome Center Monday-Friday 11am-4pm.
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Arts & Entertainment District News |
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Welcome to
Pollinator Way!
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This interactive mural on the alley between Gilberts Provisions and Island Creamery features pollinator bio-retention gardens to help alleviate the long-standing flooding problem this alley had. The mural helps kids of all ages learn by movement and art. Sponsored by the Town of Berlin and the Maryland State Arts Council. |
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Dr. Reverend Charles Albert Tindley Mural |
Mural funded in part by grants from The Beach to Bay Heritage Area, The Town of Berlin, and lift sponsorship by United Rentals of Delmar.
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November Bulk Waste Collection Dates |
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**Fall 2022 Yard Waste Collection schedule will be announced at a later date.** |
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A Message from our Water Department |
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Open Positions Include:
Police Communications Officers
Police Officers
First Class Line Worker
Wastewater Plant Operator
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Sign up for our emergency notification system CodeRed to receive emergency alerts:
Click on the icon below;
Text BerlinCodeRED to 99411; or
Call us at 410-641-2770 to enroll.
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10 William Street Berlin,
MD 21811
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