(March 16, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday.
Jeep Jam
Plans for the 2017 Jeep Jam at Berlin Falls Park, Aug. 24-27, were approved by a 4-1 vote. Organizers will pay the town $4,000 and agreed to restore the property, following the event.
This will apparently be the last year the event is held at Berlin Falls. Mayor Gee Williams said organizers anticipated finding a more permanent location.
Councilman Zackery Tyndall voted against holding Jeep Jam at Berlin Falls, saying it was not in line with how the town operated its other parks.
Town Administrator Laura Allen said she had received a letter from Jim Rapp and Dave Wilson of Conservation Community Consultants expressing concerns the event would displace indigent wildlife. Allen said she spoke with them and that concerns were somewhat assuaged after stating the 2017 Jeep Jam would be the last such event held at the park.
Williams said he anticipated the back 30 acres of the 62-acre property would primarily be an environmental area, and that the town was working with conservation groups. He said the park could become one of the top birding attractions on the mid Atlantic.
Offshore wind
Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said the Maryland Public Service Commission would hold a public hearing on offshore wind projects on Saturday, March 25 at noon at Stephen Decatur High School. A similar meeting will be held in Annapolis on March 30.
While offshore wind would likely not have a direct impact on Berlin, Bohlen said she wanted to announce the event because there was ample public interest on the subject.
Berlin goes pink
Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the town would be part of the events associated with the 2017 Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure on Saturday, April 8.
Businesses and restaurants in Berlin will offer specials on pink items, including pink beer and mixed drinks, and Fin’s Alehouse and Raw Bar will hold a costume contest during the event.
Employee recognition
Berlin will honor two dozen employees during its third annual employee recognition day on March 20 at noon in town hall, Managing Director Jeff Fleetwood said.
Staff members who have worked for the town for five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years will be recognized.
Jeep Jam
Plans for the 2017 Jeep Jam at Berlin Falls Park, Aug. 24-27, were approved by a 4-1 vote. Organizers will pay the town $4,000 and agreed to restore the property, following the event.
This will apparently be the last year the event is held at Berlin Falls. Mayor Gee Williams said organizers anticipated finding a more permanent location.
Councilman Zackery Tyndall voted against holding Jeep Jam at Berlin Falls, saying it was not in line with how the town operated its other parks.
Town Administrator Laura Allen said she had received a letter from Jim Rapp and Dave Wilson of Conservation Community Consultants expressing concerns the event would displace indigent wildlife. Allen said she spoke with them and that concerns were somewhat assuaged after stating the 2017 Jeep Jam would be the last such event held at the park.
Williams said he anticipated the back 30 acres of the 62-acre property would primarily be an environmental area, and that the town was working with conservation groups. He said the park could become one of the top birding attractions on the mid Atlantic.
Offshore wind
Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said the Maryland Public Service Commission would hold a public hearing on offshore wind projects on Saturday, March 25 at noon at Stephen Decatur High School. A similar meeting will be held in Annapolis on March 30.
While offshore wind would likely not have a direct impact on Berlin, Bohlen said she wanted to announce the event because there was ample public interest on the subject.
Berlin goes pink
Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the town would be part of the events associated with the 2017 Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure on Saturday, April 8.
Businesses and restaurants in Berlin will offer specials on pink items, including pink beer and mixed drinks, and Fin’s Alehouse and Raw Bar will hold a costume contest during the event.
Employee recognition
Berlin will honor two dozen employees during its third annual employee recognition day on March 20 at noon in town hall, Managing Director Jeff Fleetwood said.
Staff members who have worked for the town for five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years will be recognized.