The council approved several grant amendments concerning clean fleets and infrastructure projects. Key actions included authorizing the sale of tax-deeded properties and voting to join an amici brief related to a school funding case. The meeting covered operational updates, including real estate transfers, police department activity, paving schedules, and drainage repairs. The council discussed a request from downtown businesses regarding the trash collection ordinance and decided to revisit the matter in a future session. Additional discussion points involved AI policy proposals, settlement updates on opioid litigation, and general city financial reports.
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The meeting involved discussions on the sale of city-owned properties, approval of sewer abatement requests, and the signing of the warrant for the State General Election. The Council received updates on the implementation of new state laws regarding municipal property trespass orders and a presentation on the 2026 property tax revaluation. Key actions included approving a Fire Department grant extension and passing a resolution to authorize the Police Department to accept a donation from Patriot Hydro. The City Manager provided reports on departmental activity, vehicle maintenance challenges, and financial software reconciliation issues. Additionally, the Council addressed public comments regarding professionalism, strategies for assisting the homeless population, and community events.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Work Session And Regular Meeting
The meeting encompassed a Work Session and a Regular Meeting. Key discussion topics included sewer abatement requests, a solid waste route change proposal, a presentation on HB 1300 by the School Department, and the passage of an ordinance regarding the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) district. The council also reviewed the City Manager's report covering police activity, water usage, and equipment repair challenges. Additionally, there was a public hearing on an ordinance amendment, approval for a 5K race during the RiverFire event, and a referral of a traffic safety concern to the Traffic Safety Committee.
Sep 16, 2026·Board meeting
Berlin Economic Development Authority Meeting
The board reviewed a financial report and discussed strategies for economic development, specifically focusing on website redesign efforts, including the addition of photo carousels and potential French translation for investors. Members also evaluated a downtown property vacancy inventory and identified vacant parcels and buildings, agreeing to form a subcommittee for further assessment. Additionally, the board reviewed the nine recommendations from the Recast Your City report, noting progress on downtown programming, small business resources, and efforts related to façade improvements, fire and safety code compliance, entrepreneurship, and wayfinding signage.
