THE BERLIN BULLETIN - JANUARY 2021 |
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During the ongoing pandemic, 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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Currently, most town offices are closed to the public and town employees are on modified work schedules. Departments can be reached by phone or email Monday through Friday during normal business hours, however it may be necessary to leave a message for a return call.
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JANUARY HOLIDAYS
AND CHANGES TO TRASH and RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULES
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Town offices will be closed on the following:
New Years: Friday, January 1, 2021: Berlin Town offices will be closed on Friday, January 1st in observance of New Years. Recycling collection for Friday, January 1st will be on Monday, January 4th along with regular Monday recycling collection.
Live-cut Christmas Tree Curbside Collection will take place on January 6th and 13th. Trees must be free of all decoration and at the curb by 6:00 AM; artificial trees, potted or "balled" trees intended for re-planting, and trees in disposal bags will not be collected.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 18, 2021: Berlin Town offices will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Recycling collection normally scheduled for Monday will be on Tuesday, January 19 along with regular Tuesday trash collection.
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Upcoming Mayor and Council and Board and Commission Meetings:
Currently all Mayor and Council and Board and Commission Meetings are being held virtually with no in-person attendance. Meetings will continue to be streamed live on Facebook during the ongoing Coronavirus/Covid-19 State of Emergency. Your patience and understanding is truly appreciated.
- Meeting packets will be posted by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the meeting.
- Written questions will be accepted up to 12:00 PM/NOON on the day of the meeting. Submit to:
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Email: info@berlinmd.gov, please use Meeting Comments as your subject
- Fax to: 410-641-2316
- Mail to: Berlin Town Hall, Attn: M&C Comments, 10 Williams St., Berlin, MD 21811. It is recommended that mail be posted no later than close of business on the Friday before the meeting to help ensure delivery.
- Drop off in one of the two drop boxes at Town Hall – one is at the rear of the building behind the stair tower, and the other is at the corner of Bay and Williams Street on the building.
To access the Meeting via live stream on Facebook, please click on the blue Facebook icon at the top of any page on the Town website, www.berlinmd.gov, or type @berlinmd in the Facebook search bar.
No response will be given to questions and comments submitted via Facebook during a regular meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: If a public hearing is scheduled, procedures will be in place and announced ahead of time to enable public participation during the live meeting.
Responses will be given out loud via the live stream; they WILL NOT be responded to via the comments on Facebook.
December Mayor and Council Meetings:
- Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM
- Monday, January 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Upcoming Board and Commission Meetings: Board and Commission meetings will follow the same protocols listed above. For a complete list of Board and Commission Meetings for January, please click here.
Please visit our website or use the Facebook link below for the most up-to-date news from the Town.
You can also sign up to receive direct email notification of meetings at the bottom of any page on our website.
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DECEMBER MAYOR & COUNCIL
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
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- PKS Presented the FY 2020 Audit
- SERCAP presented Water and Sewer Projections
- Discussion took place regarding deeding property right of way MD 376
- Ocean's East II, LLC's EDU Agreement was approved
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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THE IMPACT OF FLUSHABLE WIPES ON WASTEWATER SYSTEMS |
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The Wastewater Utility has experienced an increase in backups. We would like to remind consumers that wipes are not flushable even if they are advertised as ‘flushable wipes’. If you use any type of wipe in your household, please be sure to dispose of them in a trash can. Other products that should be disposed of in the trash include grease, rubber gloves, disposable masks, and feminine hygiene products. They all have the potential to ball up with other debris in the wastewater system and clog pump impellers in pump stations. This can result in unexpected backups and costly repairs.
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Restaurant Week: January 11-17: Enjoy your favorite Berlin restaurants as they offer special menus for both eat-in, curbside and to go!
2nd Fridays in Berlin will be taking a break during the winter, but will be back in the spring.
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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New Business News:
Boxcar on Main: Now Open on Main Street.
The Rusty Anchor Seafood Market: Coming to 8 Pitts St. In Downtown Berlin in early 2021. Fresh fish and shellfish, complete take and bake items, soups, sauces, spices, dry goods and much, much more! Brought to you from the creators of the Flying Fish Café and Rusty Jimmies.
***Make sure you follow the Town of Berlin @berlinmaryland on Facebook and @berlinmainstreet on Instagram.
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Light Up Berlin Contest Winners |
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Thank you to all who entered the contest! We sure hope you and your families enjoyed your magical journey around Berlin! Amazing job by everyone; even those that didn’t enter the contest – it seemed like the entire town was lit up!
Here’s a few photos of the favorites!
The Clark Griswold Award for the Brightest House in Berlin goes to: 114 Maple Drive
Honorable Mentions:
326 William Street
#201 & 208 Broad Street
The Kevin McCallister Award for the most Creative House in Berlin goes to: 101 Middle Street
Honorable Mentions:
• 113 Davis Ct
• 102 Tingle Rd
The George Bailey Award for the most Traditionally Decorated House in Berlin goes to: 414 S. Main Street
Honorable Mentions:
• 108 Cedar Ave.
• 294 Powell Circle
The Charles Dickens Award for the most Spirited House in Berlin goes to: 108 Bryan Ave.
Honorable Mentions:
• 7 Burley St
• 614 William St.
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NEW: Text BerlinCodeRED to 99411 to enroll.
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10 William Street Berlin,
MD 21811
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