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Upcoming Meetings/Events
This is a newly formed advisory board. If you are interested in becoming an advisory board member, please complete an application by clicking here.
Current Members:
Casandra Brown (May ’24)
Sara Hambury (May ’24)
Opal Hambury (May ’24)
Nikki Lowry (Sept. ’25)
Natalie Blanton (Sept. ’25)
Angelica Mace (Sept. ’25)
Eric Mace (Sept. ’25)
Goals and Objectives:
Maryland Arts and Entertainment (A&E) Districts help develop and promote community involvement, tourism, and revitalization. The A&E Advisory Board will help promote the Town of Berlin by attracting audiences, artists, art organizations, and other creative enterprises to our community. Members should devote attention to creating and supporting a diverse artistic and cultural atmosphere that preserve a sense of place, providing unique local experiences, attracting tourism, and spurring economic revitalization and neighborhood pride.
This advisory board shall work to address and implement strategies supported by the A&E District program:
- Create accessible and unique art destinations throughout town
- Leverage our region’s identity, natural resources, and heritage
- Facilitate opportunities for dynamic art experiences that actively engage community members and attract visitors
- Enable artists of all disciplines to live, work, and prosper
- Create an economically prosperous future
- Invest in the power of place
For more information on A&E designations across the State of Maryland please visit: https://www.msac.org
Structure of the Committee:
- Staff Liaison:
- Director of Economic and Community Development – Ivy Wells, [email protected], 410-629-1722
- Voting members:
- Five to Seven members of the public who are residents of the Town of Berlin
- Members Term:
- 2 Years
- This is an advisory board that acts at the direction of the Mayor and Council. Motions shall be structured as a recommendation for or against a particular issue, and each recommendation shall be sent to the Mayor and Council for their review and/or action.
- The advisory board shall provide an annual report to the Mayor and Council
Upcoming Meetings/Events
March 12, 2020 (Bee City Committee Meeting)
Meeting to discuss pollinator friendly events for Berlin Cleanup Day.
October 22, 2019 (Bee City Committee Meeting)
Current Members:
Kate Patton – Chair
Ivy Wells – Vice Chair
Allison Early – Staff Liaison
Alan Parkinson
Dave Engelhart
Helen Wiley
Meghan Pfaller
Mike Wiley
Kelsey Jensen
Duties:
The Committee is in place to provide a commitment to the pollinators by creating and maintaining sustainable habitats, raising awareness of the role pollinators play in our communities, encouraging healthy habitats, and celebrating achievements.
Meetings:
As needed
Staff Liaison:
Allison Early, Economic & Community Development Administrative Assistant, [email protected] 410-629-1716
Upcoming Meetings/Events
Committee Members:
Applications for this committee are currently being accepted. To apply please visit http://berlinmd.gov/mayor/become-involved/
Goals and Objectives:
Help maintain and enhance the beauty of the Town of Berlin. Identify town-owned areas such as flower beds and public spaces that can be enhanced to help improve the overall aesthetics of our community. The committee should take a wholistic view, inventorying and developing a plan for spaces throughout the Town of Berlin. Additionally, the committee will:
- Help promote the Town of Berlin’s adopt a flower bed program
- Identify projects for businesses or corporations that would like to give back to the Town of Berlin
- Work with the Town of Berlin Public Works Department to create a list of projects for residents or volunteers that would like to give back to the Town of Berlin
- Beautification and maintenance responsibilities may also include the facilitation of the following:
- Pruning and trimming
- Weeding
- Planting
- Mulching
- Watering
- Appropriate signage
- Flower pots
- Seasonal décor on street lamps
Structure of the Committee:
- Staff Liaison:
- Director of Public Works – Jimmy Charles, [email protected], 410-641-4001
- Superintendent of Public Works – Cody Chesser, [email protected], 410-641-4001
- Voting members:
- At Least 5 Members of the public who are residents of the Town of Berlin
Current Members
Andrea Weeg, Chair
Susan Beaman
Caroline Downs
Georgianna McElroy
Victoria Spice
Liz Vanderclute
- At Least 5 Members of the public who are residents of the Town of Berlin
- Members Term:
- 2 Years
- This committee is an advisory committee that acts at the direction of the Mayor and Council. Motions shall be structured as a recommendation for or against a particular issue, and each recommendation shall be sent to the Mayor and Council for their review and/or action.
- The committee shall provide an annual report to the Mayor and Council
Upcoming Meetings/Events
May 01, 2024, 6:30pm (Board of Appeals Meeting)
*Board of Appeals meets only when a case is filed.
June 05, 2024, 6:30pm (Board of Appeals Meeting)
*Board of Appeals meets only when a case is filed.
July 03, 2024, 6:30pm (Board of Appeals Meeting)
*Board of Appeals meets only when a case is filed.
August 07, 2024, 6:30pm (Board of Appeals)
*Board of Appeals meets only when a case is filed.
September 04, 2024, 6:30pm (Board of Appeals Meeting)
*Board of Appeals meets only when a case is filed.
October 02, 2024, 6:30pm (Board of Appeals Meeting)
*Board of Appeals meets only when a case is filed.
March 06, 2024 (Board of Appeals Meeting)
*Board of Appeals meets only when a case is filed.
February 07, 2024 (Board of Appeals Meeting)
*Board of Appeals meets only when a case is filed.
January 03, 2024 (Board of Appeals Meeting)
*Board of Appeals meets only when a case is filed.
September 13, 2023 (Board of Zoning Appeals 9-13-2023 @5:30PM)
August 23, 2023 (Board of Zoning Appeals 8-23-2023 @ 5:30PM)
August 09, 2023 (Board of Zoning Appeals – RESCHEDULED)
This meeting has been rescheduled. It will now be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
April 12, 2023 (Board of Zoning Appeals 4-12-2023 5:30PM)
February 08, 2023 (Board of Zoning Appeals)
Board of Zoning Appeals 2-8-2023 @ 5:30PM
January 05, 2022 (Board of Zoning Appeals 1-5-2022 @ 5:30PM)
August 18, 2021 (Board of Zoning Appeals 8-18-2021 5:30PM)
July 07, 2021 (Board of Zoning Appeals 7-7-2021 @ 6:30PM)
April 14, 2021 (Board of Zoning Appeals 4/14/2021 @ 5:30PM)
February 03, 2021 (Board of Zoning Appeals)
Public Hearing: Board of Zoning Appeals 02/03/2021 5:30PM. For details about participating in the public hearing, please view the Public Meeting Packet via the link below.
September 02, 2020 (Board of Zoning Appeals)
Board of Zoning Appeals 9-2-2020 6:30PM
August 05, 2020 (Board of Zoning Appeals)
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting 8-5-2020 @ 6:30PM
February 05, 2020 (Board Of Zoning Appeals 2-5-2020 @6:30PM)
Board of Zoning Appeals 2-5-2020 @ 6:30PM
November 06, 2019 (Board of Zoning Appeals 11-6-2019 5:30PM)
April 26, 2019 (Board of Zoning Appeals 5-1-2019)
Board of Zoning Appeals 5-1-2019 @ 6:00PM
April 03, 2019 (Board of Zoning Appeals 4-3-19)
Board of Zoning Appeals 4-3-19
March 06, 2019 (Board of Zoning Appeals)
Board of Zoning Appeals 3/6/2019 6:00PM
February 06, 2019 (Board of Zoning Appeals)
February 06, 2019 (Board of Zoning Appeals)
June 06, 2018 (Board of Zoning Appeals)
May 02, 2018 (Board of Zoning Appeals)
March 07, 2018 (Board of Appeals)
November 02, 2016 (Board of Appeals CANCELED)
July 06, 2016 (Board of Appeals)
April 27, 2016 (Board of Appeals)
Rules in accordance with: Chapter 108, Section 137
Current Members (term exp.):
Chair Joe Moore (Sept. ’24)
Vice-Chair Woody Bunting (Sept. ’24)
Robert Palladino (Sept. ’24)
Doug Parks (Sept. ’24)
Jennie Allen (Sept. ’26)
Alternate, VACANT
Duties:
Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative officer in the enforcement of any zoning ordinance
Hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of an ordinance
Authorize on appeal in specific cases a variance from the terms of the ordinance.
Qualifications:
Understanding of and appreciation for zoning principles, knowledge of conditions for zoning principles, knowledge of conditions in the community and of its planning objectives and policies, general civic interest, as opposed to special or private interest, and a fair judicial approach.
Meetings:
As needed
Term:
3 years
Members:
At least 3 members
Staff Liaison:
Dave Engelhart, Planning Director, [email protected], 410-641-4143
Upcoming Meetings/Events
July 09, 2024, 5:30pm (Board of Supervisors of Elections Meeting)
September 03, 2024, 5:30pm (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
September 24, 2024, 5:30pm (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
March 12, 2024 (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
October 04, 2022 (Berlin Municipal Election)
For Districts 1, 4, and At-Large Council seats. For more information, including polling place locations, please click here.
September 27, 2022 (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
The Meeting packet for Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM is now available.
September 07, 2022 (Board of Supervisors of Elections-Will not be live streamed)
NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict we will not be able to live stream this meeting to Facebook, however, the meeting audio will be uploaded to the website by the […]
July 12, 2022 (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
October 06, 2020 (Municipal Election)
Offices of: Mayor District 2 Councilmember District 3 Councilmember At-large Councilmember (Special Election to fulfill term) For more details please visit: http://berlinmd.gov/government/municipal-elections/
September 29, 2020 (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
September 08, 2020 (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
July 14, 2020 (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
September 25, 2018 (Board of Elections)
September 04, 2018 (Board of Elections)
July 10, 2018 (Board of Elections)
September 27, 2016 (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
September 06, 2016 (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
July 12, 2016 (Board of Supervisors of Elections)
Rules in accordance with: Article VI
Current Members (term exp.):
Gina Velong, Chair (May 26′)
Tony Bowen (May 26′)
Linda Bowen (May 26′)
Betty Tustin (June 26′)
VACANCY
Duties:
In charge of the conduct of Town of Berlin Municipal Elections
Qualifications:
Appointed by Mayor with the approval of the Council
Qualified voters of the town
Shall not hold or be candidates for any elective office during the term of office
Meetings:
As needed during Election years and in alternate years if required.
Term:
4 years/eligible for reappointment
Members:
5 members
Staff Liaison:
Mary Bohlen, Deputy Town Administrator, [email protected], 410-641-4314
Upcoming Meetings/Events
Current Members:
- Mayor, Zack Tyndall, Chair
- BCIA Member, Ann Hudson, Vice Chair
- BCIA President, DJ Lockwood, Vice Chair
- Council Vice-President, Dean Burrell
- Councilmember, Shaneka Nichols
- Town Administrator, Mary Bohlen
- Town Attorney, David Gaskill
- BCIA Member, Gabe Purnell
- SHOREUP! Inc, Dr. Corey Bowen
Non-voting Members:
- Worcester County Commissioner, Diana Purnell
- BCIA Member, Greg Purnell
- Mayor’s Executive Assistant, Sara Gorfinkel
Applications for this committee are not currently being accepted.
Goals and Objectives:
Solicit input from community members, including youth, through interactions, including but not limited to interviews, focus groups, surveys, and town hall-style meetings to determine the following:
- The location of a community center
- The potential services, programs, and amenities that may be offered at the community center
- The availability of funding for the community center through grants, donations, and non-profit organizations
Structure of Committee:
- Staff Liaison:
- Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Sara Gorfinkel, [email protected], 410-641-3858
- Voting members:
- At least five members of the public who are residents of the Town of Berlin
- Members Term:
- 18 months
- This committee is an advisory committee that acts at the direction of the Mayor and Council. Motions shall be structured as a recommendation for or against a particular issue, and each recommendation shall be sent to the Mayor and Council for their review and/or action
- The committee shall provide quarterly progress reports during a regular session of the Mayor and Council
Upcoming Meetings/Events
June 15, 2023 (Ethics Commission Meeting)
To review Calendar Year 2022 Financial Disclosures.
May 31, 2022 (Ethics Commission Meeting)
July 15, 2021 (Ethics Commission Meeting)
Annual Review of Financial Disclosures.
September 30, 2020 (Ethic Commission Meeting)
There will not be an open session to this meeting because no write-in candidates have filed so there are no financial disclosures to review. They will now only be deliberating […]
September 11, 2020 (Ethics Commission Meeting)
September 25, 2018 (Ethics Commission Meeting)
Canceled
August 27, 2018 (Ethics Commission)
June 21, 2016 (Ethics Commission)
The attached is the agenda for the 6/21/16 meeting
Rules in accordance with: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2
Current Members (term exp.):
Brian Robertson (Sept. ’24)
Tom Sholtis (Sept. ’24)
Marie Velong (Sept. ’24)
Duties:
Responsible for the review and enforcement of ethics issues for the Town of Berlin to include the Financial Disclosure forms
Qualifications:
Appointed by Mayor with the approval of the Council
Shall not hold or be candidates for any elective office during the term of office
Meetings:
As needed, but at least once annually for the purpose of certification of the Town’s compliance with the requirements of the MD State Annotated Code regarding Ethics Provisions
Term:
3 years/eligible for reappointment
Members:
At least 3 members; Up to 5 members
Staff Liaison:
Mary Bohlen, Town Administrator, [email protected], 410-641-4314
Upcoming Meetings/Events
June 05, 2024, 5:30pm (Historic District Commission Meeting)
July 03, 2024, 5:30pm (Historic District Commission Meeting)
August 07, 2024, 5:30pm (Historic District Commission Meeting)
September 04, 2024, 5:30pm (Historic District Commission Meeting)
October 02, 2024, 5:30pm (Historic District Commission Meeting)
April 17, 2024 (Historic District Commission 4-17-2024 @ 5:30PM)
April 03, 2024 (Historic District Commission Meeting)
March 06, 2024 (Historic District Commission Meeting)
February 07, 2024 (Historic District Commission Meeting)
January 03, 2024 (Historic District Commission Meeting)
December 06, 2023 (Historic District Commission 12-6-2023 Cancelled)
November 01, 2023 (Historic District Commission 11-1-2023@5:30PM)
October 04, 2023 (Historic District Commission)
September 06, 2023 (Historic District Commission 9-6-2023 @ 5:30PM)
August 02, 2023 (Historic District Commission 9-6-2023 @ 5:30PM)
July 05, 2023 (Historic District Commission)
June 07, 2023 (Historic District Commission 6-7-2023 @ 5:30PM)
May 03, 2023 (Historic District Commission 5-3-2023 @5:30PM)
April 05, 2023 (Historic District Commission)
March 01, 2023 (Historic District Commission)
February 01, 2023 (Historic District Commission 2-1-2023 5:30PM)
December 07, 2022 (Historic District Commission)
November 02, 2022 (Historic District Commission 11-2-22 @ 5:30PM)
October 05, 2022 (Historic District Commission)
Historic District Commission 10-5-22 @ 5:30PM
September 07, 2022 (Historic District Commission)
Historic District Commission 9-7-22 @ 5:30PM
August 03, 2022 (Historic District Commission 8-3-2022 @ 5:30PM)
July 06, 2022 (Historic District Commission)
June 01, 2022 (Historic District Commission 6-1-2022)
May 04, 2022 (Historic District Commission)
April 06, 2022 (Historic District Commission Cancelled)
March 02, 2022 (Historic District Commission)
February 02, 2022 (Historic District Commission Cancelled)
January 05, 2022 (Historic District Commission – CANCELED)
CANCELED
December 01, 2021 (Historic District Commission Meeting 12/1/2021 5:30PM)
November 03, 2021 (Historic District Commission)
Historic District Commission 11-3-2021 @ 5:30PM
October 06, 2021 (Historic District Commission)
September 01, 2021 (Historic District Commission)
Historic District Commission 9-1-2021 @ 5:30PM
August 04, 2021 (Historic District Commission Cancelled)
July 14, 2021 (Historic District Commission 7-14-2021)
July 07, 2021 (Historic District Commission)
June 02, 2021 (Historic District Commission Cancelled)
May 05, 2021 (Historic District Commission 5-5-2021 @ 5:30PM)
April 07, 2021 (Historic District Commission)
March 10, 2021 (Historic District Commission 3/10/2021 5:30PM)
February 03, 2021 (Historic District Commission – CANCELLED)
January 06, 2021 (Historic District Commission-CANCELLED)
January Meeting cancelled.
December 02, 2020 (Historic District Commission Cancelled for 12/2/2020)
November 04, 2020 (Historic District Commission 11-4-2020 @ 5:30PM)
Historic District Commission 11-4-2020 @ 5:30PM
October 07, 2020 (Historic District Commission)
Historic District Commission 10-7-2020 @ 5:30PM
September 02, 2020 (Historic District Commission)
Due to technical difficulties the video for this meeting is unavailable.
August 05, 2020 (Historic District Commission)
Historic District Commission Meeting 8-5-2020 @ 5:30PM
July 01, 2020 (Historic District Commission)
Historic District Commission 7-1-2020 5:30PM
June 03, 2020 (Historic District Commission)
Historic District Commission 6-3-2020 5:30PM
May 20, 2020 (Historic District Commission Meeting 5-20-2020 -5:30PM)
Historic District Commission Meeting 5-20-2020- 5:30PM
May 06, 2020 (Historic District Commission Cancelled)
March 04, 2020 (Historic District Commission 3-4-2020)
Historic District Commission 3-4-2020 @ 5:30PM
February 05, 2020 (Historic District Commission 2-5-2020 @ 5:30PM)
Historic District Commission 2-5-2020 @5:30PM
November 06, 2019 (Historic District Commission-Meeting Canceled)
Meeting Canceled.
October 02, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
September 04, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
August 07, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
July 03, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
Meeting Cancelled
June 26, 2019 (Historic District Commission Meeting)
June 05, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
The June 5th, 2019 Historic District Commission Meeting has been rescheduled for June 26, 2019 @ 5:30PM.
May 01, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
Historic District Commission 5-1-19 @ 5:30PM
April 03, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
March 06, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
February 06, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
January 02, 2019 (Historic District Commission)
November 07, 2018 (Historic District Commission)
October 03, 2018 (Historic District Commission)
July 11, 2018 (Historic District Commission – Cancelled for 7-11-2018)
Historic District Commission Meeting Re-scheduled from 7/04/2018 5:30 PM
June 06, 2018 (Historic District Commission)
May 02, 2018 (Historic District Commission)
April 04, 2018 (Historic District Commission)
March 07, 2018 (Historic District Commission)
February 07, 2018 (Historic District Commission)
January 03, 2018 (Historic District Commission)
December 06, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
November 01, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
October 04, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
September 06, 2017 (Historic District Commission Meeting Canceled)
August 02, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
July 05, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
June 07, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
May 03, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
April 05, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
March 01, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
February 01, 2017 (Historic District Commission)
January 04, 2017 (Historic District Commission/ Canceled)
December 07, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
November 02, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
October 05, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
September 07, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
August 03, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
July 06, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
June 01, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
March 02, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
February 03, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
January 13, 2016 (Historic District Commission)
Rules in accordance with: Chapter 104
Current Members:
Norman Bunting, Chair (Sept. ’24)
Laura Stearns, Vice Chair (Sept. ’26)
John Holloway (Sept. ’24)
Mary Moore (Sept. ’24)
Carol Rose (Sept. ’26)
Brian Robertson, Alternate (March ’25)
Duties:
Analyze and make recommendations concerning the preservation of sites, structures, or districts of historic, archaeological, architectural, or cultural significance within the area served by the commission.
Propose boundaries for sites, structures, or districts
Identify and designate particular sites, structures, or districts to be preserved
Consider only the exterior features of a structure and may not consider interior arrangements
Qualifications:
Are qualified by interest
2 members shall be residents of or property owners in the residential section of the Berlin Historic Zone
2 members shall be residents of or property owners in the business section of the Berlin Historic Zone
1 member shall be a resident or property owner in Berlin outside the Historic Zone
Meetings: As needed
Term: 3 years
Members: 5 members
Staff Liaison:
Dave Engelhart, Planning Director, [email protected], 410-641-4143
Upcoming Meetings/Events
Current Members (term exp.):
Mary Moore (Sept. ’24)
Taylor Bakke (Sept. ’24)
Jonathan Hill (Feb. ’25)
Tony Weeg (Sept. ’26)
VACANT, Alternate
Duties:
Responsible to conduct the inspections and hearings authorized by Chapter 6, Article V
Qualifications:
Appointed by Mayor with the approval of the Council
Shall not hold or be candidates for any elective office during the term of office
Meetings:
As needed.
Term:
3 years/shall serve until a successor is appointed/eligible for reappointment
Staff Liaison:
Dave Engelhart, Planning Director, [email protected], 410-641-4143
Upcoming Meetings/Events
May 07, 2024, 4:30pm (Parks Commission Meeting)
July 02, 2024, 4:30pm (Parks Commission Meeting)
August 06, 2024, 4:00pm (Parks Commission – National Night Out)
September 03, 2024, 4:30pm (Parks Commission Meeting)
March 05, 2024 (Parks Commission Meeting)
January 23, 2024 (Parks Commission Meeting – RESCHEDULED TO 1/23/24)
The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
January 16, 2024 (Parks Commission Meeting – RESCHEDULED TO 1/23/24)
UPDATE: Due to weather, the Parks Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January […]
January 02, 2024 (Parks Commission Meeting – RESCHEDULED to 1/16/24)
The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2024, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
November 07, 2023 (Parks Commission Meeting)
September 05, 2023 (Parks Commission Meeting)
July 11, 2023 (Parks Commission Meeting)
May 02, 2023 (Parks Commission Meeting)
March 07, 2023 (Parks Commission Meeting)
January 10, 2023 (Parks Commission Meeting)
November 01, 2022 (Parks Commission)
September 06, 2022 (Parks Commission)
Meeting will be held onsite at Henry Park. Will NOT be live streamed to Facebook.
August 02, 2022 (Parks Commission at National Night Out)
Henry Park starting at 4:30 PM
July 05, 2022 (Parks Commission)
Meeting will be held at Town Hall.
May 03, 2022 (Parks Commission)
April 05, 2022 (Parks Commission Meeting)
March 01, 2022 (Parks Commission)
January 11, 2022 (Parks Commission- Rescheduled)
November 02, 2021 (Parks Commission)
September 28, 2021 (Parks Commission (Special Meeting))
The Parks Commission will meet onsite at Henry Park at 5:00 PM. This meeting will not be broadcast live on Facebook but is open for public attendance.
September 07, 2021 (Parks Commission – Meet onsite @ Decatur Park Pavilion)
Because this meeting is being held onsite at Stephen Decatur Park it will NOT BE LIVE-STREAMED to Facebook. Meeting is open to the public for in-person attendance.
July 06, 2021 (Parks Commission)
May 04, 2021 (Parks Commission)
March 02, 2021 (Parks Commission)
January 05, 2021 (Parks Commission – CANCELLED)
January Meeting Cancelled
November 03, 2020 (Parks Commission)
September 01, 2020 (Parks Commission)
July 07, 2020 (Parks Commission)
June 02, 2020 (Cancelled Parks Commission)
April 18, 2020 (CLEAN-UP DAY – Cancelled)
*Cancelled* Annual Clean-Up Day. More details coming soon.
April 07, 2020 (Parks Commission – Cancelled)
February 04, 2020 (Parks Commission)
December 03, 2019 (Parks Commission)
October 01, 2019 (Parks Commission)
September 03, 2019 (Parks Commission)
August 06, 2019 (Parks Commission)
The Parks Commission will be at National Night Out in Henry Park from 4-7 p.m.
July 02, 2019 (Parks Commission)
June 04, 2019 (Parks Commission – Meeting Canceled)
Meeting Canceled
May 07, 2019 (Parks Commission)
April 02, 2019 (Parks Commission)
March 05, 2019 (Parks Commission)
February 05, 2019 (Parks Commission)
January 01, 2019 (Parks Commission – Meeting Canceled)
Meeting Canceled due to New Year Holiday
December 04, 2018 (Parks Commission-Meeting Canceled)
Meeting Canceled
November 06, 2018 (Parks Commission)
October 02, 2018 (Parks Commission)
June 05, 2018 (Parks Commission)
May 01, 2018 (Parks Commission)
April 03, 2018 (Parks Commission)
March 06, 2018 (Parks Commission)
February 06, 2018 (Parks Commission)
December 05, 2017 (Cancelled-Parks Commission)
Meeting Cancelled
November 07, 2017 (Parks Commission)
October 07, 2017 (Outdoor Movie Night – “Back to the Future”)
Outdoor Movie Night – “Back to the Future”. Rescheduled from rain date this summer. Free! Bring a chair or blanket and a snack and enjoy a movie in Stephen Decatur […]
October 03, 2017 (Parks Commission)
September 30, 2017 (Outdoor Movie Night-“Sandlot”)
Outdoor Movie Night-“Sandlot”. Rescheduled from this summer. Bring a chair and snack to enjoy a movie at Dr. William Henry Park. Sponsored by the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee and […]
September 09, 2017 (Outdoor Movie Night – “Grease”)
Outdoor Movie Night – “Grease”. Rescheduled from rain date this summer. Free! Bring a chair or blanket and a snack and enjoy a movie in Stephen Decatur Park. Alcohol strictly […]
September 05, 2017 (Parks Commission)
August 01, 2017 (Cancelled – Parks Commission)
Join us at National Night Out in Dr. William Henry Park! 4-7 PM
July 04, 2017 (Cancelled: Parks Commission)
Meeting Cancelled due to the Independence Day Holiday.
June 06, 2017 (Parks Commission)
May 02, 2017 (Parks Commission)
April 04, 2017 (Parks Commission)
March 07, 2017 (Parks Commission)
January 31, 2017 (Parks Commission)
Meeting date changed from Tuesday, February 7th.
January 03, 2017 (Parks Commission-Cancelled)
Meeting Cancelled
December 06, 2016 (Parks Commission)
Meeting Cancelled
November 01, 2016 (Parks Commission)
October 04, 2016 (Parks Commission)
September 13, 2016 (Parks Commission)
Postponed from the regularly scheduled date of Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
August 02, 2016 (Parks Commission)
No Meeting – Instead, join us at National Night Out in Dr. William Henry Park from 4-7 PM.
July 05, 2016 (Parks Commission)
June 07, 2016 (Parks Commission)
Meeting Cancelled
April 05, 2016 (Parks Commission)
March 01, 2016 (Parks Commission)
February 02, 2016 (Parks Commission)
January 05, 2016 (Parks Commission)
Rules in accordance with: Chapter 22 of the Berlin Code
Current Members (term exp.):
Chair Mike Wiley (Sept. ’24)
Patricia Dufendach (Sept. ’25)
Kristen Gerhart (Sept. ’26)
Sarah Hooper (Sept. ’24)
Laura Stearns (Sept. ’25)
Duties:
Advise the Council on the quality of the recreational facilities
Assist in the provision of well-designed and maintained park facilities
Develop and coordinate cooperative working relationships with town officials and staff, local and state public agencies and civic clubs in the development of recreational facilities
Assist the Mayor and Council in the planning and provision of recreational facilities to meet current and projected needs through recommendations for land acquisition, facility development and funding sources
Develop a comprehensive program of facility management and maintenance
Qualifications:
At least 3 members must reside within the corporate limits
The absence of 3 meetings of any member during the calendar year without an excuse shall create a vacancy
Meetings:
Must meet at least 6 times per calendar year
Term:
3 members for two years; 2 for one year; and 1 for three years
Members: 5 members (ex officio members when deemed necessary obtaining expert advice or volunteer services for individual projects or programs); Members serve until appointed or reappointed by the Mayor.
Staff Liaison:
Cody Chesser, Superintendent of Public Works, [email protected], 410-641-1058
Kate Daub, Administrative Assistant, [email protected], 410-641-4002
Upcoming Meetings/Events
May 08, 2024, 5:30pm (Planning Commission Meeting)
June 12, 2024, 5:30pm (Planning Commission Meeting)
July 10, 2024, 5:30pm (Planning Commission Meeting)
September 11, 2024, 5:30pm (Planning Commission Meeting)
October 09, 2024, 5:30pm (Planning Commission Meeting)
April 10, 2024 (Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled for 4/10/24)
March 27, 2024 (Planning Commission 3-27-2024 5:30PM)
March 13, 2024 (Planning Commission Meeting)
February 28, 2024 (Planning Commission 2-28-2024 @ 5:30PM Work Session)
Town Comprehensive Plan
February 14, 2024 (Planning Commission Meeting)
January 31, 2024 (Planning Commission Work Session on the Comprehensive Plan Wednesday January 31, 2024 @ 5:30PM)
There will be no agenda for this meeting as the Work Session will be held to further discuss the Comprehensive Plan.
January 30, 2024 (Planning Commission 1-31-2024 5:30PM)
December 13, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting 12-13-2023 @ 5:30PM)
November 08, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting)
October 11, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled)
September 13, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting 9-13-2023@6:30PM)
August 30, 2023 (Planning Commission 8-30-23 @ 5:30PM)
August 23, 2023 (Planning Commission 8-23-2023 @6:30PM – meeting canceled due to lack of quorum.)
This meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum. It is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 5:30 PM.
August 09, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting – RESCHEDULED.)
This meeting has been rescheduled. It will now be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 6:30 PM.
July 12, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting)
June 14, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting)
May 10, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting 5-10-2023@ 5:30pm)
April 20, 2023 (Berlin Growth Discussion Meeting)
Please Note: Members of the Town of Berlin Mayor & Council may be in attendance. This notice is posted in the interest of transparency since there may be a quorum […]
April 12, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting)
March 08, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting 3/8/2023 5:30PM)
January 18, 2023 (Planning Commission Meeting)
December 14, 2022 (Planning Commission – CANCELLED)
November 16, 2022 (Planning Commission 11-16-2022 @ 5:30PM)
November 16, 2022 (Planning Commission)
October 12, 2022 (Planning Commission)
September 14, 2022 (Planning Commission)
Planning Commission Meeting 9-14-22 @ 5:30PM
August 10, 2022 (Planning Commission 8-3-2022 @ 5:30PM)
July 13, 2022 (Planning Commission Cancelled)
June 08, 2022 (Canceled – Planning Commission)
No June Meeting
May 11, 2022 (Planning Commission)
Planning Commission 5-11-2022 @ 5;30PM
April 13, 2022 (Planning Commission Cancelled)
March 09, 2022 (Planning Commission)
February 09, 2022 (Planning Commission 2/9/2022)
January 12, 2022 (Planning Commission)
December 08, 2021 (Planning Commission 12-8-2021 @ 5:30PM)
November 10, 2021 (Planning Commission-Postponed)
At the request of the applicant, this meeting has been postponed at this time. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is Wednesday, December 10, 2021. Please call […]
October 13, 2021 (Planning Commission)
August 18, 2021 (Planning Commission)
Rescheduled from August 11, 2021
May 12, 2021 (Planning Commission 5-12-2021 5:30PM)
March 10, 2021 (Planning Commission Canceled 3/10/2021)
February 24, 2021 (Planning Commission Special Meeting)
February 10, 2021 (Planning Commission Meeting 2/10/21@5:30PM)
Planning Commission Meeting 2/10/21 @ 5:30PM
January 13, 2021 (Planning Commission)
December 09, 2020 (Planning Commission)
November 18, 2020 (Planning Commission Meeting)
Planning Commission Meeting 11-18-2020 @ 5:30PM
November 11, 2020 (Planning Commission Cancelled Rescheduled for 11-18-2020)
Berlin Town Offices Will Be Closed On 11-11-2020 In Observation of Veterans Day ( Meeting rescheduled for 11-18-2020)
October 14, 2020 (Planning Commission)
Planning Commission 10-14-20 @ 5:30PM
September 09, 2020 (Planning Commission Meeting 9-9-2020 @ 5:30PM)
August 12, 2020 (Planning Commission)
Planning Commission 8-12-2020 5:30PM
July 08, 2020 (Planning Commission)
Planning Commission 7-8-2020 @ 5:30PM
June 24, 2020 (Planning Commission Meeting 6-24-2020 @ 5:30PM)
Planning Commission Meeting 6-24-2020 5:30PM
June 10, 2020 (Planning Commission)
Planning Commission Meeting 6-10-2020 @ 5:30PM
May 13, 2020 (Planning Commission Cancelled)
Planning Commission Meeting for May 13th has been cancelled.
April 08, 2020 (Planning Commission – Cancelled)
February 12, 2020 (Planning Commission)
January 08, 2020 (Planning Commission Meeting 01-08-20 @5:30PM)
December 11, 2019 (Planning Commission 12-11-19 5:30PM)
November 13, 2019 (Planning Commission)
October 09, 2019 (Planning Commission)
September 11, 2019 (Planning Commission)
June 12, 2019 (Planning Commission Meeting 6-12-19)
Planning Commission Meeting 6-12-19 @ 5:30PM
May 08, 2019 (Planning Commission Meeting 5-8-2019)
Planning Commission Meeting 5-8-2019 @ 5:30PM
April 17, 2019 (Planning Commission Meeting)
Planning Commission Meeting 4-17-19 @ 5:30 PM
April 17, 2019 (Planning Commission)
April 10, 2019 (Planning Commission)
Planning Commission Rescheduled for April 17th, 2019 @ 5:30 PM
March 13, 2019 (Planning Commission)
Planning Commission Meeting 3/13/2019 6:00PM
January 09, 2019 (Planning Commission Canceled)
Planning Commission Canceled for Wednesday 1-9-19
December 12, 2018 (Planning Commission Cancelled)
Planning Commission has been Cancelled for 12/ 12/2018.
November 14, 2018 (Planning Commission)
October 10, 2018 (Planning Commission)
September 12, 2018 (Planning Commission Cancelled)
August 08, 2018 (Planning Commission)
July 11, 2018 (Planning Commission Cancelled)
June 13, 2018 (Planning Commission)
May 09, 2018 (Planning Commission Cancelled)
Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled for May 9, 2018
April 11, 2018 (Planning Commission)
February 14, 2018 (Planning Commission)
January 10, 2018 (Planning Commission Cancelled)
December 13, 2017 (Planning Commission)
November 08, 2017 (Planning Commission)
October 11, 2017 (Planning Commission CANCELLED)
September 13, 2017 (Planning Commission/Cancelled)
August 09, 2017 (Planning Commission – Cancelled)
Cancelled
July 12, 2017 (Planning Commission- Meeting Canceled)
June 14, 2017 (Planning Commission)
May 10, 2017 (Planning Commission Meeting Canceled No Agenda)
April 12, 2017 (Planning Commission)
March 08, 2017 (Planning Commission)
February 08, 2017 (Planning Commission)
January 11, 2017 (Planning Commission)
December 14, 2016 (Planning Commission/ Meeting Canceled)
Planning Commission Meeting Canceled.
October 12, 2016 (Planning Commission)
September 14, 2016 (Planning Commission)
Meeting cancelled.
August 10, 2016 (Planning Commission)
July 13, 2016 (Planning Commission)
June 08, 2016 (Planning Commission)
Meeting Canceled for Planning Commission June 8, 2016
May 11, 2016 (Planning Commission)
March 09, 2016 (Planning Commission)
February 10, 2016 (Planning Commission)
January 20, 2016 (Planning Commission)
Rules in accordance with: Chapter 100
Current Members (term exp.):
Chair Chris Denny (Nov. ’24)
Vice-Chair Matthew Stoehr (Nov. ’24)
Ron Cascio (Nov. ’24)
Newt Chandler (Sept. ’26)
Pete Cosby (Nov. ’24)
Erich Pfeffer (Sept. ’28)
George Austin Purnell (Nov. ’24)
Steven Scheiber, Alternate (Sept. ’28)
Duties:
At least once every 6 years revise and amend the Comprehensive Plan
Recommend Capital Improvements
Charged with making decisions on the development activities within the Town of Berlin. Such activity consisting of Preliminary and Final Subdivision approvals, Site Plan review for specific project development, Annexation, Rezoning and Ordinance Text Amendments.
Meetings:
Must hold at least one regular meeting each month
Term:
5 years
Members:
5 or 7 members
Staff Liaison:
Dave Engelhart, Planning Director, [email protected], 410-641-4143
Upcoming Meetings/Events
March 19, 2020 (Heron Park Advisory Committee)
This meeting has been moved to March 11, 2020. Please see this date for the agenda.
March 11, 2020 (Heron Park Advisory Committee Meeting)
January 16, 2020 (Heron Park Advisory Committee)
November 21, 2019 (Heron Park Advisory Committee)
CANCELLED – This meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 6 pm.
September 19, 2019 (Heron Park Advisory Committee)
July 18, 2019 (Heron Park Advisory Committee)
June 20, 2019 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
May 16, 2019 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
April 18, 2019 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
March 21, 2019 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
February 21, 2019 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
January 17, 2019 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
December 20, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee – No December Meeting Scheduled)
There is no meeting scheduled for December.
November 15, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
October 18, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
September 20, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
August 16, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee – No August Meeting Scheduled)
No meeting scheduled for August.
July 19, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
June 21, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
May 17, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
April 19, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
March 08, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee Meeting)
February 11, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee Park Tour)
January 25, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee Meeting 01.25.18)
January 06, 2018 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee Meeting 01/06/18)
Meeting cancelled due to the weather. The next meeting will be on January 25, 2018 at 7PM
November 16, 2017 (Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee)
Current Members:
| Amy Barra |
| Amy Field |
| Roger Fitzgerald |
| Kate Gaddis |
| Bruce Hyder |
| Joan Maloof |
| Shaneka Nichols |
| Jack Orris |
| Kate Patton |
| Councilmember Troy Purnell |
Duties:
Advisory Committee for the development of Heron Park.
Meetings:
Every other month on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Staff Liaison:
Kelsey Jensen, Administrative Manager, [email protected], 410-973-2289
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 410-641-2770
Fax: 410-641-2316
Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Weekends and Holidays.
After Hours / Emergency Contact:
Please call the Berlin Police Department at 410-641-1333
