Berlin Planning Board Works Through Draft Subdivision Rule Overhaul, Flags State Law Questions
Berlin Planning Board reviews overhaul of subdivision control regulations dating to the 1970s.
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This Week in Berlin: Jun 15 - Jun 21
1 stories from Berlin News this week.
Berlin Finance Committee Approves $1,550 in Reserve Fund Transfers for New Staff
BERLIN — June 19, 2026 — Berlin Finance Committee approves $1,550 in reserve fund transfers to cover two new personnel costs. The three-member committee voted 3-0 on each transfer at its June 19 meeting, authorizing $1,200 to fund a part-time executive assistant to the town administrator — a
Berlin Finance Committee Approves $1,550 in Reserve Fund Transfers for Staffing
BERLIN — June 17, 2026 — Berlin Finance Committee approves two reserve fund transfers totaling $1,550 to cover staffing gaps. The committee voted 3-0 on each transfer at its June 17 meeting, acting through the reserve fund rather than the standard line item process because the Select Board is not
Berlin Conservation Commission Cancels Two Summer Meetings, Eyes Rail Trail Grant
Berlin Conservation Commission cancels two summer meetings and signals stalled land acquisition. The commission voted unanimously at its June 17 meeting to cancel both its July 1 and August 5 sessions — the first for anticipated quorum issues, the second because Chair AJ will be out of town.
Berlin Board of Health Approves Composting Drop-Off Program Starting July 1
BERLIN — June 16, 2026 — Berlin Board of Health greenlights composting drop-off program and scales back transfer station pest control plan. The board voted unanimously to adjourn a June 16 working session after approving a food-waste composting program set to launch July 1 at the transfer station, open to
Berlin Select Board Approves Six Appointments and Playground Contract at June Meeting
Berlin Select Board approves six appointments, playground contract, and fire union deal in busy June session.
Berlin-Boylston School Committee Reviews Strategic Plan, Bids Farewell to Superintendent Gaynham
Berlin-Boylston Regional School District School Committee closed its final regular meeting of the year with a first look at a new five-year strategic plan and a formal farewell to outgoing Superintendent Albert Gaynham Jr.
Berlin Planning Board Works Through Subdivision Regulation Overhaul at June Meeting
Berlin Planning Board spends June 9 meeting reviewing 41-page subdivision control law redline. The three-member board — Carolyn, Jay, and Chair Tim — worked through the document page by page after consultant Ron, who prepared the redline, failed to appear for a scheduled 7:45 p.m. session.
Berlin Conservation Commission Authorizes Up to $10,000 to Appraise 10-Acre Conservation Parcel
BERLIN — June 3, 2026 — Berlin Conservation Commission authorizes $10,000 appraisal for 10-acre parcel next to Clark Conservation Area. The commission voted unanimously Wednesday to fund an appraisal of a roughly 10-acre property associated with 167 West Street, splitting the cost between $1,500 from its annual operating