Volume 19, Number 14
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Thursday, June 2, 2016
Charter revision looks at council changes By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The Town Council might be reconstructed under the new town charter with an elected mayor.
The Charter Revision Commission discussed the changes in depth at a meeting Monday night, May 23. The proposal of a council change had been brought up at previous meetings, but with the deadline for a June draft creeping closer
the commission has been spending extra time looking through possible revisions. Currently the mayor is appointed by the elected council. The mayor is not elected separately and the commission believes that might need to change.
“I like the idea of the people voting the direction of the town,” said commissioner Bart Bovee. Commissioner Dennis Kern explained how a stronger mayor would be even more effective. He stated that they should try to set up a
stand-alone power from the council. “I’m looking for more separation of power,” he said. Commission chair Paul Argazzi voiced his concern on See Charter, A2
Streetlight upgrade is set to begin By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The lights in town may start to look a little more focused and brighter come the summer months when the Light Emitting Diode project commences.
The Bark Bus will be at the farmers market at Hungerford Park this summer starting June 11. | Submitted photo
Dog treat truck rolls into farmers market By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Food trucks are all the rage and now four-legged residents can enjoy the experience too. Local company Bark Body and Bowl will roll out the ‘Bark Bus’ at the first day of the town’s farmers market, Saturday, June 11.
The all-natural dog product business was launched nearly a year ago by two best friends and 2005 Berlin High School graduates, Allison Catalano and Daniela Johnson. Their goal was to create healthier treats and products for dogs. “Our pets can’t advocate for themselves,” said Catalano. “It’s our responsibility as their owners to do our best to provide them the nutri-
ents they need.” Bark Body and Bowl sells products like flea, tick and mosquito repellent as well as anti-itch sprays and shampoos, all made with natural ingredients. “It’s safe for dogs and it’s safe for you,” Catalano said. The dog treats are also made with See Bark, A2
Starting this month, there will be a LED conversion town-wide for approximately 2,500 streetlights. After evaluating several companies, the town decided to go with Tanko Lighting, which was awarded the project a year ago. Public Works Director Jack Healy says the switch will not cause any more light pollution, but will rather benefit the town. “We will be saving money,” he said. “There will be lower energy consumption.” The majority of streetlights in town currently are High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights, which will be recycled once the new lights are in place. With LED, Healy says, there is a difference in the heat and color of the lights. The conversion will take place through the months of June and July and should be done at the end of See Streetlights, A24