May 2019

Posted on May 1, 2019

The month of May kicks off our event season in a big way. Something is happening every weekend, so be sure to check out the details below.

The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee is asking any resident or visitor for help in officially naming the park by completing a short survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VWDNVH6
The survey will remain open until June 14, 2019. We appreciate your help!

We’re holding bulk trash collection this month as well. See the details below.

The Mayor has issued an updated message about increases to real estate property taxes and fees. See the News and Press Releases section for more information.

We have two public hearings scheduled for the May 13th Mayor and Council meeting; one on increasing the real estate property tax rate and the other on increasing business license fee late penalties. The Mayor and Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 10 William St. and start at 7 pm.

We hope to see you there.

Thank you for your interest in the Berlin Bulletin ,
Laura Allen
Town Administrator

Town of Berlin Bulletin – [email protected]

Save The Dates

Spring Just Walk Berlin – Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 8:30am–11am. Free fun-walk in Stephen Decatur Park in cooperation with the Worcester County Health Department.

Jazz, Blues, Wine, and Brews – Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10am–6pm. Free Admission, 2 stages, art and taste 60 different wines from around the world for $35. www.berlinchamber.org

Reggae Play Day – Friday, May 10, 2019 from 5pm–9pm. Featuring Jah Works and the Zion Reggae Band. Food, beer and wine available.

Berlin Spring Cruisers – Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10am–2pm. Classic cars and cruisers will line the streets of Main Street.

Memorial Day at the Monument – Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 8am. Join us at the Veterans monument on Main Street for a special ceremony to honor our veterans.

Berlin Memorial Day Parade at Henry Park – Monday, May 27, 2019 from 11am–5pm. Parade begins at 11am at Stephen Decatur Middle School to Henry Park featuring bands, cars, dance and music. The day continues at the Henry Park with music, food, vendors and games.

Holiday – Memorial Day, Monday May 27th (Town offices will be closed)

Bulk Trash Collection: (view schedule here)

If your normal trash collection day is:

Tuesday or Wednesday, your bulk pick-up day will be Wednesday, May 8th

Thursday, your bulk pick-up day will be Wednesday, May 15th

Upcoming Mayor and Council Meetings :

Monday, May 13th at 7pm

Tuesday, May 28th at 7pm

Upcoming Board and Commission Meetings : Please click here.

Spring is Here!

Reminders for maintenance requirements from the Town Code:

Keep your grass cut less than 6 inches in height.
Remove all weeds and foreign growth from your property. This includes sidewalks, street stormwater gutters, along fences, and property lines.
Tree limbs overhanging into neighboring properties should be trimmed.
No clippings or yard waste are permitted to be blown or placed into the street or gutters.
Remove staining of the exterior surfaces of your home, including outbuildings and fences, caused by mold, mildew and algae.
Exterior painted surfaces such as soffits, fascia, and trim, are to be kept free of peeling, cracking paint and wood rot. These surfaces and those on steps, porches, and decks are to be kept structurally sound.

Take advantage of the upcoming Town’s Bulk Pick Up days and follow the guidelines in the link below for dates and allowable items which may be picked up by Public Works.With just a few extra steps, we can all enhance the resiliency, property values, and beauty of our Cool Small Town!

2019 Special Waste Collection Schedule

**Reminder with spring in full swing please remember Berlin’s leash laws; dogs are required to be restrained by a leash, unless on the premises of the owner (See code requirements here) .

Thank you to our clean-up day volunteers!

On Saturday, April 27th, the Berlin Parks Commission partnered with Comcast for Comcast Cares Day in conjunction with our annual Clean-Up Day. Approximately 70 volunteers came out to help clean-up Stephen Decatur, Henry and Berlin Falls Parks. The volunteers weeded, mulched and planted flowers at all three parks and, at Berlin Falls Park, the Advisory Committee provided information about possible amenities for the park, pollinator crafts and planted the new pollinator gardens. Special thanks to the Ocean City Kiwanis for providing our volunteers with a free lunch after all of their hard work.

Berlin also hosted the Worcester County Backyard Buffer tree giveaway. This free program through the Department of Natural Resources/Maryland Forestry Service provides county landowners with year-old seedling tree bundles to help provide habitat, beautification and stormwater mitigation. We hope to continue hosting on an annual basis.

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