The Council meeting scheduled for tonight, March 3 is rescheduled to Wednesday night, March 5, 2014.

click for more information

At the Camden County Mayor's Association Reorganization Dinner on Friday, February 21, 2014, Mayor Armano was honored by receiving the award for Mayor of the Year.

Snow accumulations combined with the after-effects of plowing roads can leave fire hydrants partially or completely buried in snow. If residents have a hydrant on or near their property, they should take a few minutes to clear away the snow. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants is critical in the event of a fire emergency. By keeping hydrants clear of snow, the public can help firefighters easily locate hydrants and quickly access water, preserving valuable time to potentially save lives and structures.

Please take note that the Clerk's Office will be closed on the following dates and times due to mandatory educational classes: *Wednesday, March 5th from 9:00 am to 12 Noon *Thursday, March 6th from 8:00 am to 12 Noon

Berlin Borough’s Board of Health will sponsor a rabies clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Berlin Borough Public Works Garage, Park Drive & Cross Keys Road, Berlin. For more information, call 856-767-7777 Ext. 306 or 303.

Public Health Update: Municipal Dog Licensing Procedures and the Rabies Vaccination Requirement For more information, click here

Berlin Residents : For your convenience here is the Camden County’s schedule for Hazardous Waste Collection click to view

Berlin Community School and VCI of Berlin

The annual post tax year statements will be mailed out on February 1st for all qualified senior/disabled residents who are currently receiving a $250.00 deduction on their tax account. These forms are due back to the tax office by March 1st to ensure you keep your deductions. Any questions regarding this form, please call the tax office at 856-767-7777x3

We here at the Borough are looking forward to a Happy and Healthy New Year and we wish the same to all of our residents. Remember that all departments are open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. for your convenience.

During a snowstorm, it is important that all borough streets are plowed curb to curb. Initially, the Public Works Department opens the center of all Borough streets. Once this is accomplished, the drivers are then instructed to clean the streets curb to curb. Therefore, when cleaning your driveways, do not shovel out to the center of the street since the plows will be back. ATTENTION BOROUGH RESIDENTS… The borough is asking for your cooperation when upcoming snow storms are predicted. Borough Ordinance 68-1968 states “in order to afford the borough the opportunity to clear the streets of snow and to open the highways to traffic, during the period of snow emergency, no vehicle, howsoever propelled, shall be allowed to stand or park, whether attended or not, upon the highways of the Borough of Berlin, except for picking up or discharging passengers in the case of an omnibus or for picking up or delivering essential merchandise or commodities in the case of other vehicles. Said emergency shall be presumed to continue beyond the seventy two hour period provided herein on those streets of the borough from which the snow has not been removed. Whenever a vehicle is found parked or left standing in violation of the provisions of this article, any police officer of the borough may remove or secure the removal of such vehicle to such garage or other place as may be designated by the Borough Chief of Police for the impounding of such vehicles. Such vehicle shall be retained there and impounded until the person or persons owning said vehicle shall pay the costs of such removal. Violations and penalties shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50 or imprisonment in the county jail of the County of Camden for a period of not more than 15 days, or both, in the discretion of the Judge before whom such conviction is had.” PLEASE HELP THE BOROUGH STAY SAFE, ESPECIALLY DURING SNOW STORMS BY REMOVING YOUR VEHICLE(S) FROM SIDE STREETS AND ROADWAYS WHEN A SUFFICIENT SNOW STORM IS EVIDENT.

We want to advise our customers that when extreme cold weather approaches, they should take the time to prepare their buildings to prevent water lines and water meters from freezing. Frozen meters will break and frozen pipes will stop the flow of water and may burst causing flooding later on. The most important preventive measure is to check basements and crawl spaces where water lines are located. Look for cold drafts, open windows, or unheated areas that cause water lines and meters to freeze. Eliminate the drafts and make sure those areas are heated to prevent this inconvenience. Insulating indoor pipes may provide a cheap and effective way to save some money, especially hot water lines. In situations where the underground water line from the street to a building lies near the surface, freezing can take place during periods of little or no water consumption. This can happen only after a prolonged period of extreme cold when the ground freezes to the depth of the water service line. The freezing occurs in the portion of the water service belonging to the Berlin Water (i.e. from the main to the curb stop) the customer will not be charged for thawing. If the freezing problem is in the customer’s portion of the service the expense of rectifying the problem, should he/she choose to do so, is his/her responsibility. Any damage caused to the customer’s portion of the service as a result of freezing and/or thawing must be repaired at the customer’s expense. Once again, we remind our customers to keep the areas heated where water meters and water service lines exist. If the water meter is damaged due to freezing, the customer will be responsible for a water meter replacement cost.

The Berlin Police Department has partnered up with The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve this year in the Toys For Tots campaign. Berlin Police Department Headquarters will be a place of drop off Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm. Police HQ is located at 59 South White Horse Pike Berlin NJ. Please help support this great cause during the holiday season! Thank you from The United States Marine Corps and The Berlin Police Department

Pictured here is the grand re-opening and one year anniversary of Angelo’s Pizza in Berlin on Saturday, November 30th. Mayor Armano cut the ribbon and Councilman Jim Pearce was there with his children to celebrate.

Curb-line leaf pick-up has begun and will continue through the end of 2013 or until all piles that have been put out have been picked up. Please note that every attempt will be made to pass through the entire borough weekly. As always, the weather, the amount of leaves and any mechanical failures with equipment will affect the rate of leaf pick-up. Superintendent Mark Mauger, Department of Public Works

The Berlin Fire Company along with Mayor Armano and Councilman Maccaroni helped celebrate former Fire Chief Walter McKeever's 99th Birthday at Spring Oaks in Berlin on October 22, 2013.

Mike Denomme, President of the Berlin Rotary Club 2012-2013 presents a defibulator, chosen as the "President's Project" to Mayor John Armano and Health & Recreation Chairman Councilman Jim Pearce for the Berlin Community Center at a Rotary Meeting held at the Community Center on Monday, October 14, 2013.

Berlin Borough Council members James Bilella, Scott Scelso and Gary Knight attended a training session with the Berlin Fire Department at the Camden County Fire Academy. The Councilmen had the opportunity to experience the smoke filled building, tried on the firefighter’s gear and a lesson on operating the ladder truck. The experience was well received. Chief Bill Behnke

Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 click for more information

Street light outages can be reported to AC Electric at the following phone number 1-800-642-3780. When calling you will need the location and the pole number which can be found on the pole at approximately eye level. Anyone with computer access can report a street light outage online. Click here to report outage. It is much quicker to report the outage online if possible.

Click for more information

National Preparedness Month Click for more information emergencymanagement@berlinnj.org

The Office of Property Maintenance monitors the condition of properties throughout the Borough to create a uniform standard in order to protect the safety, health and welfare of the general public. Property Maintenance addresses issues regarding structural and sanitary conditions of properties and dwellings. Violations of those conditions include, but are not limited to the following topics: Unsanitary conditions – the accumulation of rubbish, garbage, refuse, overgrown grass and weeds, dead and dying trees or other natural growth. Deterioration of premises – unsafe structures, and any other appearance or condition that creates a blighting effect on the neighborhood. This includes any condition that would be a threat to the health and safety of the general public. More specific conditions can be found in Chapters 101 & 246 of the Berlin Borough Code Book on our website – www.berlinnj.org. To report a potential violation, please call 856 767 7777 option 5. For more information, go to Property Maintenance under Departments

For more information: click here

The Incase is an innovative new system that utilizes barcode scanning technology to provide police with home owners’ personal contact information in emergency situations. The Incase is now available in Berlin Borough and is endorsed by Chief DeLorenzo and the Berlin Borough Police Department. At the super low cost of only $6 (plus tax) per home, the Incase is a very affordable safety device. You can register online at www.theincase.com. For more information: click here

Police Community Day held at the Community Center May 19, 2013

Berlin Senior Citizen’s Open House was a great success. Pictured here at the Berlin Borough Senior’s Club Open House held June 1, 2013 is Ida Mae Clegg, President of the Berlin Senior’s, Senator Dawn Addiego and Mayor Armano. Senator Addiego presented the Senior’s with a proclamation and Mayor and Council unveiled a sign that you see here in the background.

Mayor and Council would like to thank the Berlin residents for voting us one of the best towns in South Jersey and we would also like to say congratulations to the Berlin Borough Fire Department and the Berlin Borough EMS Squad.

Atlantic City Electric Offers Valuable Tips to Share with Your Friends and Neighbors for more information click here

A Reminder from our Good Friends at Atlantic City Electric    Atlantic City Electric Reminds Customers to call 811 Before Digging    Steer Clear of Overhead and Underground Utility Lines Spring is here and opportunities to tackle various backyard and construction projects are also. Most yard work involves digging, which emphasizes the importance of being safe around overhead and underground utility lines. click link for more information

The municipal clerk’s office is getting a lot of complaints about animal waste on sidewalks and grass near and around sidewalks in many areas of the borough. Realizing that animal owners do not have many areas to walk their pets, we ask that you carry with you the means of disposing of your pet’s waste. It is very unfair for our community to be subject to this problem and it is very unfair for those of you who are considerate and DO pick up after your animals. Below is a link put out by the Department of Environmental Protection that we also have posted under our Storm Water Management Site. Please take the time to read this article and please help us keep Berlin clean. click link

If you are over the age of sixty-five, own your own home and earn $10,000.00 or less per year (not including social security) you may be eligible for a senior citizen/disabled deduction. Forms are available for download on the borough’s website or applicants can apply at the Tax Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Senior Citizens Club of Berlin Borough had an exciting day April 17th. They officially moved into their new location at 131 S. White Horse Pike. To add to the excitement of the day, Mayor Armano handed the keys to Ida Mae Clegg, President of the Senior Club organization for their transportation. The seniors have scheduled a “Grand Opening” at their new location on June 1, 2013 at 12 noon. Everyone wishes the senior organization the best of luck.

	Pictured here is Mayor John J. Armano, President of the Senior Citizens Club of Berlin Borough Ida Mae Clegg and Treasurer Lillian Knott
	Mayor John J. Armano, Councilwoman Lynn Kupchik, Chairman of Health & Recreation, Councilman Jim Pearce and Chairman of Public Safety, Councilman Scott Scelso.

RxCut® Plus: The Equalizer in Healthcare

This FREE card provides access to savings up to 75% on Prescription Medications and up to 50% on Lab and Imaging Services.*

Take Control of your healthcare costs today with Free For All®, Inc.!

Prescription Savings: The RxCut® Plus Card provides FREE access to savings up to 75% on your medications. RxCut® Plus cardholders with or without prescription coverage can take their card to a participating pharmacy and receive immediate savings on their medication. There is no enrollment, application or expiration. The card is accepted at over 54,000 pharmacies across the US and Puerto Rico including all major chains and most independent pharmacies.

Lab Tests Savings*: RxCut® Labs provides you with FREE access to savings up to 50% off the usual and customary price on lab tests via over 2,000 locations across the USA. Click HERE for more information regarding this valuable program.

Imaging Service Savings*: RxCut® Imaging provides you with FREE access to savings up to 50% off the usual and customary price on imaging services at over 2,000 locations across the USA.

RxCut® Plus: one card three ways to save.

How it Works

Follow these steps:

• If you have insurance and you are obtaining a generic: Show your insurance card to the pharmacy and if your cost is more than $10 present your FREE card and ask, “What’s my RxCut® price?" We guarantee you the lowest price between our discounted price, your insurance copay or the pharmacy cash price!
• If you do not have prescription insurance: Present your FREE card at the pharmacy for instant savings on every generic and brand prescription
• Have pets? If your pet has a prescription valid at the pharmacy use this card, otherwise visit our website or call 1-800-808-1213 for mail order pet meds
• For access to Lab Savings: Locate a lab center or order your test by visiting the RxCut® Labs website here or call 1-800-808-1213 and select the lab option when prompted
• For access to Imaging Savings: Locate an imaging center or order your test by submitting a request or by calling our toll free concierge service by phone at 1-800-808-1213 and select the imaging option when prompted
• For access to Prescription Savings: Click HERE and locate a participating pharmacy or search for medication pricing. Then simply present your RxCut® Plus card to the pharmacy with your prescription for immediate savings
• No enrollment fees
• Everyone qualifies
• All cards are active
• No personal information needed
• Unlimited uses
• Share your card or print one for your family, friends, co-workers and your community
• Never expires
• Works for all FDA approved medications needing a prescription
• Works for pet medications

A simple medication, scan, or blood test can save your life!

*Laboratory and imaging benefits are not available in Puerto Rico. Due to state regulations we are unable to provide the laboratory benefit in the states of Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. Imaging benefits are available in all states. Imaging benefits are only for MRI, CT, and PET scans and do not include x-ray, ultrasound, or mammogram.