IMPORTANT REMINDER: Today is Election Day in Berlin! Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you live in District 3, you have the only contested race this election cycle, and the polling location is St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 405 Flower Street. If you’re unsure about your district, you can find it here: (https://berlinmd.gov/government/berlin-voting-districts/).

I want to thank all of you for your support as I embark on my second term as Mayor! I am excited about the work we have ahead of us and look forward to working together to accomplish our shared goals. Please consider joining me on Tuesday, October 15th, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber at Town Hall for the official swearing-in of the Mayor, District 2 Councilmember, and District 3 Councilmember.

One of the greatest things about living in Berlin is how much we get to enjoy the “shoulder seasons.” Summer may be behind us, but the start of Fall also means several exciting events in town – congratulations to the Chamber of Commerce for another successful Fiddler’s Convention; Oktoberfest will be here before we know it on Saturday, October 19, 11-4, and this year you can even pre-purchase your favorite merch online (https://berlinoktoberfest.boldstores.com/). Halloween brings all sorts of events and experiences for kids of all ages in Berlin, so please make sure to check here (https://www.facebook.com/BerlinMainStreetArtsDistrict/events) and here (https://berlinmainstreet.com/events/) for an October that will keep you connected to your neighbors, enjoying the beautiful weather, and spending quality time with your family and friends.

With thanks to our Economic and Community Development Department and Cross Farms, a new Farmer’s Market has popped up on Tuesdays from 10-2 pm on Flower Street, with access to the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program, accepting WIC and Fruit Checks, now through October. Don’t forget our regularly scheduled Farmer’s Market has been extended through the month as well, so be sure to support local and stop by Main, Commerce and Pitts Streets on Sunday, 9 am-1 pm.

And, Don’t Forget! Our Community Center Survey conducted by BEACON is still open (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XW8L7K) – your input can have a major impact on the future of our center, which we are planning to design and construct with your needs and dreams in mind. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey, and you’ll find yourself eligible to win $100 gift cards, free ice cream, and more.



-Mayor Zack

Town of Berlin Launches Community Center Survey: Your Input is Needed! Posted September 3, 2024.

Candidates Certified for Berlin Municipal Election: Election Day set for Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Posted September 6, 2024.

Berlin Municipal Election – District 3 remains only contested race. Posted September 24, 2024.

Upcoming Town Meetings

September 9, 2024, 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; i. Planning Director. 

September 9, 2024, Regular Session:

1. Consent Agenda: a) Approval of Minutes for: 1. Work Session of 8.26.2024; 2. Regular Session of 8.26.2024; 3. Closed Session of 8.26.2024
2. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2024-51: Moratorium on Certain Matters of the Planning Commission; b) Motion 2024-52: Appointment to the Ethics Commission
3. Presentation(s): Projected Electricity Rate Increases

September 12, 2024, Notice of Quorum:

Town of Berlin Stormwater Open House

September 23, 2024, Closed Session:

 STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, General Provisions Article, §3- 305(b): (3) To consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto; i. Acquisition of real property for public facilities. 

September 23, 2024: Regular Session:

1. Consent Agenda: a) Approval of Minutes for: 1. Closed Session of 9.09.2024; 2. Regular Session of 9.09.2024
2. Swearing-In Ceremony: Newly Appointed Member to Ethics Commission
3. Proclamation: Recognizing National POW/MIA Day
4. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion2024-53: Authorizing LSL Task Orders and Proceeding with Financing Option(s); b) Motion 2024-54:Taylor House Museum 2025 Events; c) Motion 2024-55: Berlin Chamber of Commerce 2025 Events; d) Motion 2024-56:Town of Berlin 2025 Events; e) Motion 2024-57: Haley Architecture Feasibility Study for Community Center Project; f) Motion 2024-58: Henry Park Playground Large Play Unit Replacement; g) Motion 2024-59:Recommendation for Appointment of Board, Commission & Committee Members
5. Discussion: Maryland Municipal Electric Utility Alliance (MMEUA) Participation and Objectives

September 30, 2024: Work Session:

Quarterly Work Session with Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Fire Company Emergency Medical Services



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Town of Berlin Reminders

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The Berlin Farmers Market

Every Sunday, 9 am to 1 pm

Extended through October!