Berlin City Council approves $1.77M in bills; ZBA grants Sullivan Street garage setback exception

The Berlin City Council approved a disbursement summary totaling $1,767,626.87 for city bills covering June 2 through July 1, 2026, at its June 22 meeting. The motion carried, and the meeting then adjourned.

City Council — $1.77M Disbursement Approved

The Council's sole recorded action was approving the $1,767,626.87 disbursement summary. No other items were listed on the minutes. The meeting adjourned following the vote.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — Garage Setback Exception at 656 Sullivan Street

The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a special exception to Eric and Jennifer Dupuis, allowing construction of a 28-foot by 28-foot garage at 656 Sullivan Street with reduced side and rear yard setbacks. The board cited the unique layout of the property, which prevented standard setback compliance. The vote was 5-0.

The board also approved April 20, 2026 minutes unanimously and approved findings of facts for Case 03-26, also on a 5-0 vote.

Police Commission — Personnel Policies and Detail Rates

The Berlin Police Commission met June 24 to discuss and possibly vote on revisions to personnel policies and changes to detail rates. Public comments were taken before a non-public session for personnel and legal matters. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed in the record.

Coming Up

Several meetings are scheduled in the week ahead:

• **City Council (July 6):** Work session followed by a regular meeting. The agenda includes a first reading of Resolution 2026-15 for an EPA Cleanup and Assessment Grant, reconsideration of a Planning Board appointment at the request of Councilor Valerino, a Letter of Interest for the Planning Board from R. King, BIDPA appointments, and approval of disbursements.
• **Planning Board (July 7):** Review and discussion of potential edits and suggestions for the city's Zoning Ordinance, plus routine administrative approvals and public comments.
• **Berlin Economic Development Authority (July 8):** Discussion of the "Recast Your City" marketing strategy, an update on the Rite-Aid property, and review of May financial reports.
• **Cemetery Trustees (July 8):** Discussion of a perpetual care agreement with St. Anne's Church, a fallen monument at Beth Israel Cemetery, the potential sale of a cemetery lot back to the city from T. Bosen, cemetery signs, mowing services, and the financial report.
• **Berlin Recreation and Parks Commission (July 9):** Approval of May meeting minutes, updates on summer camp programs and summer sports, and public comment.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — Berlin Council approves $1.77M in city bills; ZBA grants garage setback

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