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HOW DO I? Pay My Utility Bill Sign up to receive my utility bills by email (eBilling)? Find out about Recycling and trash info in my neighborhood? Submit a Bulk Collection Request Report a streetlight malfunction? Submit a Business License? Post an announcement on the public access channel (Comcast Channel 4)? Make a public records request? Reserve a meeting room?Travel back into the past with a stroll down Main Street in Berlin, Maryland.
The path you walk is the same as that taken by the Assateague and Pocomoke Indians well before the colonial period. Later, the path became the Philadelphia Post Road, the main route connecting the centers of commerce to the north and west. This area was part of the Burley Plantation, a 300-acre land grant dating back to 1677.
At the corner of the Philadelphia Post Road and Sinepuxent Road, now South Main Street and Tripoli Street, colonial travelers stopped at the Burleigh Inn. Here at the present day town center, memories linger of the tavern that probably gave its name to the village. “Berlin” is said to have come from a contraction of the words “Burleigh” and “Inn”.
Although the village began in the 1790s, it was not incorporated until 1868, after the Civil War. The town grew and became a popular spot for tourists who enjoyed hunting and fishing on the Eastern Shore or were on their way to the small coastal town of Ocean City.
Berlin is noted as the birthplace of Stephen Decatur, the 19th-century naval hero.
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14. S. Main Street. Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 11am-1pm.Berlin Today
Today the town is a wonderful example of what can be done when citizens work together for the success of their community. The renovation of the town center and the historic preservation of the commercial and residential districts are a result of the cooperative efforts of local citizens, businesses and the Town government. Berlin’s beautiful tree-lined streets, Victorian town center, museum and historic homes captivate those who visit.
47 individual structures in Berlin are noted in the National Register of Historic Places and represent nearly two centuries of architectural heritage. These structures are well preserved or renovated and date from three distinct periods: Federal, Victorian, and 20th Century. The town center features mostly brick structures with compatible rooflines, proportionate window and door openings, uniform setbacks from the street, and bulkheads beneath the lower windows. Magnolias, sycamores, tulip poplars, bald cypress, and ginkgo trees add to the beauty of the town’s setting.
Located just minutes from Ocean City and Assateague Island National Seashore, Berlin enjoys a superb location and offers visitors a variety of shopping and dining experiences.
Berlin has also starred in two major motion pictures. In 1998 Berlin was the location for the filming of Paramount’s Runaway Bride starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. In the movie, Berlin became the fictional town of Hale, Maryland, Maggie’s (Julia Roberts) hometown. Main Street became a “hot” set as filming was done using many of the downtown shops, not to mention hundreds of locals as extras. Then in 2001 Berlin became “Treegap”, the fictional setting for Tuck Everlasting starring Sissy Spacek, Ben Kingsley, and William Hurt. Downtown Berlin was transported back to the turn of the century complete with dirt roads, horses and carriages, and period costumes.
The population of Berlin as of the 2000 census was 3,491 and current estimates place the population at about 4500.
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42 events found.Calendar of Events
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| 2 events 23 2 events, 23 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Closed Session of the Mayor & Council – CANCELLED February 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Closed Session of the Mayor & Council – CANCELLED 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mayor & Council Meeting – CANCELLED February 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mayor & Council Meeting – CANCELLED Due to the winter storm, this meeting has been canceled. All agenda items will be included on the agenda for the next Mayor & Council meeting scheduled for March 9, […] | 0 events 24 0 events, 24 | 0 events 25 0 events, 25 | 0 events 26 0 events, 26 | 0 events 27 0 events, 27 | 0 events 28 0 events, 28 | 0 events 1 0 events, 1 |
| 0 events 2 0 events, 2 | 2 events 3 2 events, 3 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ethics Commission Meeting* March 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ethics Commission Meeting* *Due to the winter storm, the Ethics Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 24th, was cancelled and rescheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd. To hold an Ethics Commission Orientation, which will move […] 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Parks Commission Meeting March 3 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Parks Commission Meeting | 2 events 4 2 events, 4 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Historic District Commission March 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Historic District Commission 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Board of Appeals – No Meeting March 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Board of Appeals – No Meeting Filing deadline is 2/2/2026 **Meets only when case is filed. | 0 events 5 0 events, 5 | 0 events 6 0 events, 6 | 0 events 7 0 events, 7 | 0 events 8 0 events, 8 |
| 2 events 9 2 events, 9 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Closed Session of the Mayor & Council March 9 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Closed Session of the Mayor & Council Closed Session Agenda: STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSE SESSION, General Provisions Article, §3- 305(b): 1. (7) To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter; a. Update to […] 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mayor & Council Meeting March 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mayor & Council Meeting | 0 events 10 0 events, 10 | 1 event 11 1 event, 11 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Planning Commission – NO MEETING March 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Planning Commission – NO MEETING | 0 events 12 0 events, 12 | 0 events 13 0 events, 13 | 0 events 14 0 events, 14 | 0 events 15 0 events, 15 |
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| 2 events 23 2 events, 23 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Closed Session of the Mayor & Council March 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Closed Session of the Mayor & Council 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mayor & Council Meeting March 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mayor & Council Meeting | 0 events 24 0 events, 24 | 0 events 25 0 events, 25 | 0 events 26 0 events, 26 | 0 events 27 0 events, 27 | 0 events 28 0 events, 28 | 0 events 29 0 events, 29 |
| 1 event 30 1 event, 30 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Work Session of the Mayor & Council March 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Work Session of the Mayor & Council Quarterly Meeting Work Session with Berlin Fire Company & Emergency Medical Services. Held at Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD, 2nd floor Council Chambers. Work Sessions are open […] | 0 events 31 0 events, 31 | 2 events 1 2 events, 1 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Historic District Commission April 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Historic District Commission Filing deadline is March 4, 2026. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Board of Appeals April 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Board of AppealsFiling deadline March 4, 2026. **Meets only when case is filed. | 0 events 2 0 events, 2 | 0 events 3 0 events, 3 | 2 events 4 2 events, 4 2026-04-04 Community Yard Sale Community Yard Sale April 4 Community Yard Sale Berlin residents sign up to participate in a town wide yard sale. Event hosted by the Town of Berlin 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Spring Celebration April 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Spring CelebrationCelebrate the start of Spring in downtown Berlin! Bonnet Parade at 10 AM starting in front of World of Toys. Easter Egg Hunt at 11 AM at Taylor House Museum, […] | 0 events 5 0 events, 5 |
Closed Session of the Mayor & Council – CANCELLED
February 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMayor & Council Meeting – CANCELLED
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March 3 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmParks Commission Meeting
March 4 March 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmHistoric District Commission
March 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmBoard of Appeals – No Meeting
Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. March 9 March 9 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pmClosed Session of the Mayor & Council
March 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMayor & Council Meeting
Notice There are no events on this day. March 11 March 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmPlanning Commission – NO MEETING
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March 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMayor & Council Meeting
Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. March 30 March 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmWork Session of the Mayor & Council
Notice There are no events on this day. April 1 April 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmHistoric District Commission
April 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmBoard of Appeals
Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. April 4 All dayCommunity Yard Sale
April 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSpring Celebration
Notice There are no events on this day. View CalendarClosed Session of the Mayor & Council
March 23 @ 5:00pm - 6:00pm Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch MORE INFOMayor & Council Meeting
March 23 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch MORE INFOWork Session of the Mayor & Council
March 30 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch Quarterly Meeting Work Session with Berlin Fire Company & Emergency Medical Services. Held at Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD, 2nd floor Council Chambers. Work Sessions are open […] MORE INFOHistoric District Commission
April 1 @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm Berlin Police Department Filing deadline is March 4, 2026. MORE INFO VIEW TOWN CALENDAR TOWN NEWS MORE EVENTS ALL EVENTS
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