Government · Board of Health
Board of Health OKs Transfer Station Wall Repair
Berlin Board of Health advances transfer station wall repair, flags early concerns on a proposed River Road facility. Chair Paul D.
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Berlin sees 11 deeds recorded in August, but no sale prices recorded yet
Berlin recorded 11 property deed transfers between July 31 and August 29, but none had a sale price recorded, so no price range or median can be reported for the period. The most notable filings were two tax title takings by the Berlin Town Collector, at 217 River Rd East and 227 Pleasant St, both
Government · Historical Commission
Commission Schedules Vote on Bullard House Funding
The Berlin Historical Commission decided to hold a special meeting September 4 to vote on committing $28,000 toward an architectural assessment of the town-owned Bullard House.
Government · Council on Aging
COA Debates Rules for Helping Seniors in Crisis
Berlin Council on Aging weighs legal limits on using town funds for emergency resident aid.
Government · Board of Assessors
Berlin Assessors Finalize FY2027 Property Values
Berlin assessors finalized fiscal year 2027 property values and fielded a pointed public dispute over excise tax billing.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026
One Berlin, Massachusetts obituary notice appears this week: Ellam, Katharine, 86, of Berlin, who died August 9, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service of Clinton, with the full obituary posted via Echovita. No other qualifying Berlin-resid…
Morning Brief
Berlin Sees 14 Property Transfers in Late July, Few Prices Recorded
Berlin recorded 14 property transfers between July 24 and July 30, according to Worcester County Registry of Deeds data, but only three listed a sale price. Those three ranged from $125,000 to $1,160,000, with a median of $250,000. The largest recorded sale was a $1,160,000 property sold by
Government · Cultural Council
Cultural Council Reelects Officers, Adds New Roles
Berlin Cultural Council reorganizes, adds outreach roles, updates grant rules. The council voted unanimously to keep Chris Christensen Jr. as chair, with Valerie Clemente Crane continuing as treasurer, M.J.
Schools · School Committee
Committee votes to raise school facility use fees
The Berlin-Boylston Regional School Committee approved a revised building use fee structure for 2026-27 despite objections it could burden youth sports and PTOs. Superintendent Brent Conway said fees are "seen as covering existing expenses such as utilities" tied to new custodial union costs.
Government · Conservation
Conservation Commission Recommends New Member
Berlin's Conservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend an applicant, identified only as Michael, to fill a vacant seat on the five-member board.