THE BERLIN BULLETIN - SEPTEMBER 2020 |
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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.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Berlin Town offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. Recycling collection normally scheduled for Monday will be on Tuesday, September 8th along with regular Tuesday trash collection.
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Upcoming Mayor and Council Meetings:
As of today (September 1, 2020) public attendance at Mayor and Council Meetings continues to be prohibited. Town staff continues to work to ensure that our meeting protocols allow as much public participation as possible within the current guidelines. Please check the Town Facebook page and website prior to each meeting to see if new information is available regarding access to Mayor and Council meetings.
At a minimum the following will apply:
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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:
- 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.
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Please go to our Facebook page at the meeting time to view the live-stream. Unfortunately, with the exception of public hearings, questions and comments posted during the live stream will not be responded to during the meeting.
Please note that this meeting schedule is subject to change:
- Monday, September 14, 2020
- Monday, September 28, 2020
Upcoming Board and Commission Meetings: Board and Commission meetings are also closed to public attendance, but are being streamed live on Facebook. The protocols for submission of questions and comments for those meetings is the same as for Mayor and Council Meetings (above). For more information on how meetings are being handled during this time and for a complete list of Board and Commission Meetings for August, please click here.
Please visit our website or use the Facebook link below for the most up-to-date news from the Town.
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AUGUST MAYOR & COUNCIL
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
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- Approval of an application to the Community Parks and Playgrounds Program for SFY22 for permanent restrooms in Stephen Decatur Park.
- Approval of a special American Cancer Society Relay for Life Luminary Event on October 3rd.
- Public Hearing and approval for Re-zoning Worcester County Tax Map Number 25, Parcel 411, consisting of approximately 3.218 acres, from B-1 Town Center District to B-2 Shopping District – Two Farms Inc. 10712 Ocean Gateway (commonly known as the Harley Davidson Property)
- Public Hearing and approval for Re-zoning Worcester County Tax Map Number 300, Parcel 1232, consisting of approximately 0.734 acres, from M-1 Light Industrial District to B-2 Shopping District – Douglas and Suzanne Park’s property 115 Broad Street (commonly known as Southern States)
- Discussion regarding the draft reserve policy
- Approval of writing off 50% or $1,691,780.50 as debt relief from the Sewer Fund to the General Fund.
- Approval of making more street and sidewalk repairs in the amount of $500,400.
August 24th Regular Session Meeting:
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda.
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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Over the past several weeks a number of streets in Town have been paved and concrete work in several locations has been completed. These improvements have made a significant difference to these roadways and sidewalks. The majority of the work will be complete by the end of this week. |
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PLEASE NOTE: We have received a number of inquiries regarding mail-in or absentee voting for the November 2020 Presidential Election; Berlin Municipal Elections are completely separate and unrelated to any other County, State or National Election. For information regarding the November election, you must contact the Worcester Board of Elections at 410-632-1320. The website vote.org also has many useful resources.
The Town of Berlin 2020 Municipal Election for the offices of Mayor and the Districts 2 and 3 Council Seats, as well as the Special Election to fulfill the remainder of the term for the At-Large Council Seat is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2020.
Other important dates for the 2020 Election are as follows:
- Voter Registration – Deadline is this Friday, September 4, 2020.
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Absentee Voting – Applications to vote absentee in the municipal election will be accepted starting this Friday, September 4, 2020. See below for submission deadlines.
- Candidate’s Filing – Deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2020 for regular filing. See below for information about write-in filing.
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Absentee Voting application submission deadlines: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 for applications to be received by mail (postmark NOT accepted). 5:00 PM, Friday, October 2, 2020 for applications to be received in person at Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin.
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Write-In Candidate – Deadline is 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Note: Write-In Candidates will not appear on the ballot.
On Election Day polling places will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Voters in Districts 1 and 2 will vote at Buckingham Presbyterian Church at 20 S. Main Street and Voters in Districts 3 and 4 will vote at the Berlin Police Department at 129 Decatur Street.
Because of ongoing concerns and precautions associated with Covid-19/Coronavirus, the Berlin Board of Supervisors of Elections wishes to assure voters that appropriate measures will be in place regarding social distancing and face coverings as well as other reasonable precautions for interactions between poll workers and voters. Because government issued recommendations and mandates can change quickly, it is important that Berlin voters pay close attention to Election information over the coming weeks.
All eligible voters can choose to vote by absentee ballot. It is not necessary to provide a reason such as illness or travel, but an application does not to be submitted according to the dates indicated above.
This year the Town is also accepting applications for poll workers to assist the Board with Election Day. There are only a few positions available and the deadline to apply is September 18, 2020. Follow the link below for more information.
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Berlin Farmers Market Sundays 9-1
- Berlin shops are open early on Sundays.
- There are 30+ farmers & vendors at the market
2nd Fridays in Berlin
- September 11th from 5pm-8pm - shops open late & live music
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Census data is so important in countless ways to our Town, our local schools and health care, and even to our beloved small businesses. Don't wait, respond today!
Thank you on behalf of the Town of Berlin and the Worcester County Complete Count Committee!
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10 William Street Berlin,
MD 21811
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