Strengthening Our Community
Over the past four years, Mayor Zack has worked with the Council, town
employees, residents, and business community to…
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Make monumental progress towards a community center, including
saving the historic parcel of the Flower Street School from being
sold, creating the Community Center Advisory Committee, and securing
a $100,000 grant for preliminary design and engineering
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Beautify public spaces through town-wide projects and the creation
of the Berlin Horticultural Advisory Committee
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Promote bike and pedestrian safety by securing a $1,200,000 grant
for the interconnectability of neighborhoods and a grant for the
implementation of hard-stop vehicular barricades for town events
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Update and plan for future park amenities, including lighting, court
painting, and new backboards at the basketball courts at Dr. William
Henry Park, Ping Pong tables at Burbage Park, Disc Golf and
Pickleball at Stephen Decatur Park, and a skate park at Heron Park
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Increase public art, including the Reverend Dr. Tindley, Pollinator
Way, Yellow Brick Road, and ghost murals
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Promote public involvement in municipal government by expanding
public comment during open meetings and opening Board, Commission,
and Committee appointments to all citizens through an application
process
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Address speeding concerns in the Flower Street neighborhood by
installing speed cameras
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Recruit and retain town staff by implementing an employee step and
grade system for all employees and the Law Enforcement Officer
Pension System (LEOPS) for sworn police officers
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Increase and expand community events such as the Berlin Farmers
Market, inaugural Hanukkah Celebration, and Christmas Tree Arrival
on Main Street
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Administer COVID grants for downtown businesses
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Adopt an official Town Flag and update Town branding
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Add POW-MIA flags to Town Hall and War Memorial on Main Street
During his next term, Mayor Zack will continue to work with the
Council, town employees, residents, and business community to…
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Make progress on a community center on Flower Street
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Promote the beautification of public spaces, including the addition
of artwork and landscaping
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Update park amenities, including new playground equipment at Dr.
William Henry Park
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Promote community involvement through local events, activities, and
neighborhood meetings to achieve our “One Berlin” mission outlined
in the Strategic Plan