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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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In Brief ing ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The Registered Berlin Republigroup’s mission – Rememcans: Do you want to make a ber, Honor, Teach – is cardifference in your communi- ried out in part each year by ty? The Berlin Republican coordinating wreath-laying Town Committee is looking ceremonies in December at for volunteers to serve on lo- thousands of veterans’ cal boards, commissions and cemeteries and other locain elected offices. If interest- tions in all 50 states and beed, send an email to info@ yond. Visit wreathberlingop.org. sacrossamerica.org.
Preservation CT Preservation Connecticut is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, established in 1975 by a Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly as the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. Visit preservationct.org.
Wreath-laying Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-lay-
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Tai Chi classes
Leash ordinance
Renters rebate
Tai Chi classes take place at the Center of Higher Living, 130 Webster Square Road, Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend this ongoing class in classic Chinese Tai Chi and Qigong.
In December of 2021, the Town of Berlin passed a new leash ordinance that requires dogs to be always on leashes on public property. This includes all town parks and public sidewalks. Beginning May 1, Animal Control Officers were set to begin issuing Written Infractions. The fine for violation of this ordinance is $100. For more information regarding the leash ordinance, refer to the municipal website.
State law provides a reimbursement program for renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room or living in cooperative housing, or a mobile home may be eligible for this program. Visit portal.ct.gov/OPM.
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Land Trust The Berlin Land Trust remains committed to its mission of conserving open spaces and preserving the town’s natural resources. Through partnerships and community initiatives, the group strives to create a sustainable environment. For more information, visit berlinlandtrust.org.
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TOWN OF BERLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024YEAR GENERAL FUND BUDGET TOWN OF BERLIN FISCAL 2024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
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The pie chart below shows how of the FY 2024 budget is funded and how it is spent.
How is the budget funded? Taxes 86.8%
Fees 3.6%
Where do your tax dollars go?
State Education Grants 5.8% State/Federal Non-Education Grants 1.0%
Public Safety, 12.3% Education, 62.4% General Gov’t Debt Payments, 5.1% Public Works, 9.9%
Svc Fees & Inv Earnings 1.7%
Parks, Rec & Library, 4.1% General Government, 1.8%
Transfers In 0.0%
Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
Health & Human Services, 1.9% Planning & Economic Development, 0.9%
Townwide Expenses, 1.6%
Education includes: BOE Operating Budget, Private Schools, Shared Services & School Debt
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Use of Fund Balance 1.0%