Berlin Council approves $1.77M in city bills; ZBA grants garage setback
The Berlin City Council voted on June 22 to approve a disbursement summary totaling $1,767,626.87 for city bills incurred between June 2 and July 1. The motion carried without recorded opposition.
In other recent city business, the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a special exception allowing a property owner to build a detached garage with reduced side and rear setbacks.
Other recent decisions
The Zoning Board of Adjustment met on June 22 and unanimously approved minutes from its April 20 meeting and findings of fact for Case 03-26, each by 5–0 votes. Board members then granted a special exception for a 28-by-28-foot garage at 656 Sullivan Street, also by a 5–0 vote. The exception permits reduced side- and rear-yard setbacks because the property’s layout prevents standard compliance. The applicants were Eric and Jennifer Dupuis.
Coming up
City Council – July 6 at City Hall. A work session will be followed by a regular meeting. Councilors will take a first reading on Resolution 2026-15, which concerns an EPA Cleanup and Assessment Grant. The agenda also includes reconsideration of a Planning Board appointment at the request of Councilor Valerino, a letter of interest from R. King for the same board, BIDPA appointments, and the approval of disbursements.
Planning Board – July 7. The board will review and discuss potential edits to the city’s Zoning Ordinance.
Berlin Economic Development Authority – July 8. Members will discuss the “Recast Your City” marketing strategy, receive an update on the Rite-Aid property, and review May financial reports.
Cemetery Trustees – July 8. Trustees will review the perpetual care agreement with St. Anne’s Church, discuss a fallen monument at Beth Israel Cemetery, and consider the sale of a cemetery lot back to the city by T. Bosen. Other items include cemetery signs, mowing services, and the financial report.
Recreation and Parks Commission – July 9. The commission expects to approve May minutes, hear updates on summer camp programs and summer sports, and take public comment.
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