(March 10, 2016) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at town hall on March 1:
Summer Movie Nights
The commission backed a proposal to spend $4,417.56 on the Summer Movie Nights program, which will show six films in and around downtown Berlin. The Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee will provide $2,145.78 in additional funding.
Beginning on June 18, “Runaway Bride” will screen downtown, followed by “The Wizard of Oz” on July 2 at Stephen Decatur Park and “Finding Nemo” on July 16 at Henry Park.
On June 30, the town will show “Princess Bride” at Stephen Decatur Park, and on Aug. 13 “Goonies” will screen at Henry Park. The series closes with “Tuck Everlasting” on Aug. 27 in downtown Berlin.
Clean Up Day
As part of a tree and shrub-planting initiative, the commission considered spending about $1,000 on 50 plants through a Department of Natural Resources program. Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said the town had hoped to have the plants in time for Clean Up Day on April 16, but that DNR delivery would be “mid-April.”
The commission also discussed offering “in memoriam” trees for purchase by the public. Ultimately, no decision was made. Bohlen agreed to look into other vendors and report back.
Spring Just Walk
Bohlen said a separate committee discussed the spring Just Walk event, set for May 7.
The event will start at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, on Main Street, following either a one-mile or two-mile path that runs through Stephen Decatur Park.
Health screenings will be offered, and Bohlen said she was looking for additional involvement by area businesses.
Berlin Youth Club
The Berlin Youth Club took 24 children for a tour of the Wallops Island facility on Feb. 27, when participants were treated to a model rocket launch and were allowed to play in the visitor’s center.
On March 5, the club, part of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, took 16 children to Red Doors Community Center in Ocean City for a Lego robotics program.
Coordinator Amanda Chaffee said she was putting together a STEM activity for the children on March 28, when public schools will be closed.
Summer Movie Nights
The commission backed a proposal to spend $4,417.56 on the Summer Movie Nights program, which will show six films in and around downtown Berlin. The Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee will provide $2,145.78 in additional funding.
Beginning on June 18, “Runaway Bride” will screen downtown, followed by “The Wizard of Oz” on July 2 at Stephen Decatur Park and “Finding Nemo” on July 16 at Henry Park.
On June 30, the town will show “Princess Bride” at Stephen Decatur Park, and on Aug. 13 “Goonies” will screen at Henry Park. The series closes with “Tuck Everlasting” on Aug. 27 in downtown Berlin.
Clean Up Day
As part of a tree and shrub-planting initiative, the commission considered spending about $1,000 on 50 plants through a Department of Natural Resources program. Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said the town had hoped to have the plants in time for Clean Up Day on April 16, but that DNR delivery would be “mid-April.”
The commission also discussed offering “in memoriam” trees for purchase by the public. Ultimately, no decision was made. Bohlen agreed to look into other vendors and report back.
Spring Just Walk
Bohlen said a separate committee discussed the spring Just Walk event, set for May 7.
The event will start at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, on Main Street, following either a one-mile or two-mile path that runs through Stephen Decatur Park.
Health screenings will be offered, and Bohlen said she was looking for additional involvement by area businesses.
Berlin Youth Club
The Berlin Youth Club took 24 children for a tour of the Wallops Island facility on Feb. 27, when participants were treated to a model rocket launch and were allowed to play in the visitor’s center.
On March 5, the club, part of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, took 16 children to Red Doors Community Center in Ocean City for a Lego robotics program.
Coordinator Amanda Chaffee said she was putting together a STEM activity for the children on March 28, when public schools will be closed.