THE BERLIN BULLETIN - SEPTEMBER 2025

A Message From The Mayor's Office

It’s Back to School in Berlin and town is buzzing with the activity of end-of-summer season and the transition to Fall. Berlin’s wildly successful farmer’s market is continuing through Sundays in October, so there will still be weekly opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors to support our local farmers. 

 

I’d like to take a moment here to update town residents about a concern that was raised recently at a Mayor and Council meeting, the need for sidewalks along Old Ocean City Boulevard west of Main Street. SHA’s Office of Highway Development will be performing a feasibility study for sidewalk improvements along MD 346 from Sunlight Lane to US 113, projected to be completed by the end of 2025. The Town is actively addressing this issue with concerned partners, including SHA, our own engineers and surveyors, as well as private property owners who may be able to assist in this process by granting easements. Please email me (MayorZack@berlinmd.gov) if you have any questions or concerns. I also want to encourage all residents to attend Mayor and Council Meetings and to bring your concerns and ideas to our attention because having your voice heard is imperative to Berlin’s continued success.  


Thank You, 

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!

Town News & Press Releases

Maryland Farmers Market Week Has Begun! Visit a Market Near You and Support Maryland Farmers. Posted August 4, 2025.


Town of Berlin Expresses Disappointment Over Federal Cut

of Nearly $1 Million in Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Funding. Posted August 6, 2025.


Berlin Welcome Center to Close After Labor Day Weekend In Preparation for Town Hall and Planning Department Building Renovations. Posted August 29, 2025

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Upcoming Town Meetings

SUBJECT TO CHANGE: All Mayor and Council and Boards and Commission Meetings are being held in person without attendance limitations. For more details and the most up-to-date information, please visit the meeting page on our website.


Upcoming Mayor and Council Meetings:

  • Mon, September 8, 2025: 5 PM Closed Session, 6 PM Regular Session
  • Mon, September 22, 2025: 5 PM Closed Session, 6 PM Regular Session
  • Mon, September 29, 2025: 5 PM Work Session



Upcoming Board and Commission Meetings:

For a complete list of Board & Commission Meetings, click here.


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Last Month's Meeting Highlights

August 11, 2025, Regular Session:

  1. Approval of Minutes: a) Regular Session Minutes of 07.28.25
  2. Presentation: Haley Architecture Community Center Feasibility Study
  3. Public Hearing(s): a) Ordinance 2025-03 Amending Ch. 8 Business Licenses Article II Licenses (First Reading Held 07/28/25); b) Ordinance 2025-04: Amending Ch. 8 Business Licenses Article III Peddling & Soliciting (First Reading Held 07/28/25)
  4. Discussion: ParkMobile Comprehensive Paid Parking Strategy
  5. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2025-46: Approve Franklin Ave Water Well & Water Tower Emergency Repairs; b) Motion 2025-47: Approve Worcester County Reinvestment and Repair Grant Program (CRRF) Application for the Community Center; c) Motion 2025-48 Approve Purchase of Kubota Configurator; d) Resolution 2025-06: Fee Revision – Peddling and Soliciting
  6. Announcement: Planning Department Vehicle Purchase Order Poll Vote


August 25, 2025, Regular Session:

  1. Approval of Minutes: a) Regular Session Minutes of 08.11.25
  2. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2025-49: Approve Special Event Application: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on 09/27/25, Calvary Pentecostal Church; b) Motion 2025-50: MOU Approval for RecoveryWorks Berlin with Hope 4 Recovery and Worcester Goes Purple (tabled to 9/8/25); c) Motion 2025-51: Monthly Bulk Pickup; d) Motion 2025-52 County-wide Police Mutual Aid Agreement
  3. PJM QUARTERLY REPORT

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. 

From the Town of Berlin

From our Police Department

A big, red STOP sign is as simple as it gets. 

#BeTheDriver who looks out for students and #SchoolBusSafety this #BackToSchool season!

From our Public Works Department

From our Electric Utility Department

From our Planning & Zoning Department






The Town of Berlin

Planning & Zoning Department is providing friendly reminder

door hangers to property & business owners regarding common

code requirements.


These reminders are not citations but are intended to help everyone stay in compliance and maintain the safety and beauty of our town.

Upcoming Events

Have friends or family visiting Berlin? Have them check out www.BerlinMainStreet.com for events, a shopping and dining map,

parking, attractions, and more.

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Pick up a FREE reusable shopping bag at the Berlin Welcome Center from

Monday-Friday 11 am-4 pm.

Other Reminders

Employment Opportunities

 
 

info@berlinmd.gov

410-641-2770
10 William Street Berlin,
MD 21811
 
 
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