News and Announcements
Berlin Enters Power Agreement
BERLIN SIGNS NEW ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CONTRACT GUARANTING LOWER ENERGY COST THROUGH MAY 2015 Taking advantage of a temporary drop in the volatile electric power market, the Town of Berlin has signed an additional two-year electricity supply contract with NextEra Energy Power Marketing LLC (“NextEra Energy”) that will help to stabilize bills for the town’s electric customers starting in June..Read More
BERLIN SIGNS NEW ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CONTRACT GUARANTING LOWER ENERGY COST THROUGH MAY 2015 Taking advantage of a temporary drop in the volatile electric power market, the Town of Berlin has signed an additional two-year electricity supply contract with NextEra Energy Power Marketing LLC (“NextEra Energy”) that will help to stabilize bills for the town’s electric customers starting in June..Read More
WE NEED YOUR PHOTOSDo you have some great pictures of Berlin events? How about homes or businesses decorated for the season (any season)? Or maybe just some nice scenes of our Town that you'd like to share? Please submit your digital or scanned pictures via email with some information about what is pictured. Please include your name and phone number and your relationship to the person(s) in the picture if possible. ..Read More
SNOW EVENT PARKING
In the event of significant snow accumulation, the Berlin Public Works Department asks that residents and all others make every effort to avoid parking on the street as this hinders and, in same cases, prevents the snow removal crews from being able to adequately plow streets. Thank you...Read More
In the event of significant snow accumulation, the Berlin Public Works Department asks that residents and all others make every effort to avoid parking on the street as this hinders and, in same cases, prevents the snow removal crews from being able to adequately plow streets. Thank you...Read More
BERLIN WELCOMES 2012Weren't able to make it to downtown Berlin for the ball drop? See the video here. New Year's Eve 2011, Downtown Berlin ..Read More
ELECTRIC RECLOSER REPLACEMENTThe Berlin Electric Distribution Department recently replaced one of the 800 amp reclosers which was damaged by lightening during storms in July and August of this year. The reclosers act similarly to the main breaker in your home by protecting the circuits "below" them. The old reclosers are being replaced with 1200amp vacuum breakers, which are designed to carry more load, built to last 30-40 years and enable the system to minimize the impact to the Town's..Read More
WASHINGTON STREET RECONSTRUCTIONThe long awaited reconstruction of Washington Street was completed recently by the Town of Berlin. This project was an extensive undertaking that involved the replacement of sidewalks and new paving on the street itself. The overall project was started in 2009 with the replacement of 1600 square feet of sidewalk at a cost of approximately $12,000. In 2010, 1200 square feet of sidewalk, the modification of two catch basins and the installation of 2 ADA ramps was done for..Read More
Latest Issue of Berlin Community NewsThe Winter 2011-2012 issue is now available. Click here. ..Read More
North Worcester County Resources
For information about community services such as food pantries, health programs, etc. please click the link below: Local Services for People in Need - North Wor 11-9-11 2.pdf ..Read More
For information about community services such as food pantries, health programs, etc. please click the link below: Local Services for People in Need - North Wor 11-9-11 2.pdf ..Read More
William Street CrosswalkOctober 20, 2011 - The Berlin Public Works Department installed a new crosswalk at the intersection of Bay and William Streets today. For a closer look at this process, please visit our photo gallery...Read More
2010 Annual Water Report
The 2010 Annual Water Report is now available online. Please click here to view the full report. If you have any questions about the report, please contact Water Superintendent Marvin Smith at 410-641-2770 or email him at msmith@berlinmd.gov. ..Read More
The 2010 Annual Water Report is now available online. Please click here to view the full report. If you have any questions about the report, please contact Water Superintendent Marvin Smith at 410-641-2770 or email him at msmith@berlinmd.gov. ..Read More
ONLINE BILL PAYOnline payment of Berlin Utility bills is now available! Utility customers will be able to pay their bill with Visa or Mastercard, review billing history and payment history via the link in the upper right corner of this page. To get started you will need your account number handy. For instructions and more information click here and scroll down to Administration...Read More
BERLIN PUBLIC WORKS SUMMER HOURS
The Berlin Public Works Department is now operating their summer hour schedule. The Department will operate from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Trash and recycling must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM to ensure collection; items placed later in the day may not be collected. Anyone with questions may contact Public Works Director Mike Gibbons at 410-641-4001 or by email at mgibbons@berlinmd.gov. ..Read More
View Archived
The Berlin Public Works Department is now operating their summer hour schedule. The Department will operate from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Trash and recycling must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM to ensure collection; items placed later in the day may not be collected. Anyone with questions may contact Public Works Director Mike Gibbons at 410-641-4001 or by email at mgibbons@berlinmd.gov. ..Read More
Washington's Birthday
Berlin Town offices will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Washington's Birthday. There will be no recycling collection on that date. ..Read More
Berlin Town offices will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Washington's Birthday. There will be no recycling collection on that date. ..Read More
SNOW EVENT PARKING
In the event of significant snow accumulation, the Berlin Public Works Department asks that residents and all others make every effort to avoid parking on the street as this hinders and, in same cases, prevents the snow removal crews from being able to adequately plow streets. Thank you...Read More
In the event of significant snow accumulation, the Berlin Public Works Department asks that residents and all others make every effort to avoid parking on the street as this hinders and, in same cases, prevents the snow removal crews from being able to adequately plow streets. Thank you...Read More
Holiday SafetyThe holidays are a special time of the year, but they are also a time when busy people become careless, making individuals and property more vulnerable to theft and other crimes. Here are some tips to remember from the Berlin Police Department: · Automobile burglary is one of the most common crimes committed in Berlin. This a crime of opportunity and the victim often unwittingly provides the opportunity. · Be aware of your surroundings and the people around..Read More
New Year's Eve in BerlinThe 1st Annual New Years Eve Ball Drop in Berlin was a huge success. Early estimates indicate that over 1,000 people came to ring in 2011 in downtown Berlin for our first ever New Years Eve event. See the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fufzwG0AsY0 Please follow the link below for pictures of the festivities. http://www.berlinmd.gov/photo-gallery/Seasons-in-Berlin ..Read More
1st Annual OctoberFestSaturday, October 15, 2011 12:00-6:00 Historical Downtown Berlin Berlin's 1st Annual OctoberFest will feature the Cow Polkas, a well known regional polka band with a little Western twang! Also performing is the The Happy Wanderers Oompah Band. And Major Major Minor from the Southern Delaware School of the Arts. Beer garden with German style beers from Burley Oak Brewery. Pretzels, strudel, bratwurst, sauerkraut, German Chocolate Cake and other ethnic German foods. Face..Read More
Trick-or-Treat HoursTrick-or-Treat hours in the Town of Berlin will be from 5-7 PM on Monday, October 31, 2011. The Berlin Police Department will have a candy checking station at Town Hall, 10 William Street during those hours. ..Read More
Berlin Stormwater Photo Contest
The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Stormwater Photo Contest! Enter your photo TODAY of a flood and/or flood impact in Berlin, MD and win a Berlin Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate! Photo(s) must be of a flood and/or flood impact that took place in Berlin, MD. Recent or historical photos welcome. "Candid" photos welcome - images do not need to be professionally photographed. Entries Accepted: Sept 19-Oct 7, 2011 Stop by Town Hall or the Chamber of..Read More
The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Stormwater Photo Contest! Enter your photo TODAY of a flood and/or flood impact in Berlin, MD and win a Berlin Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate! Photo(s) must be of a flood and/or flood impact that took place in Berlin, MD. Recent or historical photos welcome. "Candid" photos welcome - images do not need to be professionally photographed. Entries Accepted: Sept 19-Oct 7, 2011 Stop by Town Hall or the Chamber of..Read More
Free Summer Camp
The Town of Berlin Youth Program will be offering FREE Summer Camp for Berlin children aged 7-12. Space is limited so don't delay! For more information go to the Worcester Youth & Family Counseling website.. ..Read More
The Town of Berlin Youth Program will be offering FREE Summer Camp for Berlin children aged 7-12. Space is limited so don't delay! For more information go to the Worcester Youth & Family Counseling website.. ..Read More
Berlin Facade Program
See today's Daily Times for an article about Berlin's Facade Program. http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20101129/NEWS01/11290308/1002/Grants-available-to-spruce-up-store-facades ..Read More
See today's Daily Times for an article about Berlin's Facade Program. http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20101129/NEWS01/11290308/1002/Grants-available-to-spruce-up-store-facades ..Read More
Flower Street Utility Pole RelocationJanuary 27, 2011 The Berlin Electric Department is relocating seven existing utility poles to enable a new sidewalk to be installed from Showell Street to Henry Park on Flower Street. This work will require short-duration, scheduled outages to electrical service in the neighborhood during the relocation process. Customers will be notified in advance of all scheduled outages. The Electric Department employees involved in the pole relocation project are August Wienhold, Jim..Read More
Berlin Rededicates Anchor from USS DecaturThe Town of Berlin recently rededicated the anchor from the USS Decatur, a decommissioned Forrest Sherman Class Navy warship. The anchor is located at the main parking area of Berlin’s Stephen Decatur Park. The area is newly landscaped and the anchor was realigned with a new permanent interpretative plaque donated by local residents Robert Jester and Reese Cropper, Sr. All the work for the project was performed by the Berlin Public Works..Read More
BERLIN GROWS GREENER WITH NEW TREESBerlin, MD Over the past week, the Town of Berlin, in partnership with Grow Berlin Green (GBG) and Assateague Coastal Trust’s Coast Kids program, began the process of replacing the existing trees in and around the parking lot used by the Berlin Farmers Market. The first phase of this tree enhancement process involved replacing most of the trees along Main Street and some of the trees in the interior of the lot. The existing trees, Bradford Pears, have been replaced by a..Read More
