BERLIN, CT — The Berlin Town Council takes up snow plow contracts, a restaurant search for the Pistol Creek clubhouse and a hearing date on an illegal motor vehicle ordinance Tuesday, and residents can drop off household hazardous waste in Bristol Saturday.
Here are five things to know about life around Berlin this week:
1. Council Weighs Snow Plow Contracts, Pistol Creek Clubhouse Plan
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, and online
What to know: The Town Council is set to award snow plowing contracts to Staxx Construction Services of Berlin for town cul-de-sacs ($155 an hour per truck) and streets ($200 an hour per primary vehicle), and to A-Z Services of Newington for miscellaneous areas, according to the agenda. The council will also discuss the Economic Development Commission's request to seek proposals only from restaurants, breweries, caterers, and banquet facilities for the clubhouse and parking lot at Pistol Creek. A sewer repair contract with Drain Doctor of Berlin is also on the list.
More information here.
2. Hearing Date Set For Illegal Motor Vehicle Ordinance; Capital Requests Previewed
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road
What to know: At the same meeting, the council is expected to schedule a Nov. 24 public hearing on a proposed ordinance regulating the illegal use of certain motor vehicles, according to the agenda. Departments will present three fiscal 2028 capital requests: a Senior Center audio/visual upgrade, replacement community playground equipment and a utility task vehicle for the town's recreation trail system. The consent agenda waives police fees for the Nov. 28 Christmas tree lighting on Main Street, the Nov. 21 Holiday Shop and Stroll at Griswold School and the Thanksgiving Day 5K.
More information here.
3. Household Hazardous Waste Collection In Bristol
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Bristol DPW Yard, 95 Vincent P. Kelly Road, Bristol
What to know: Berlin residents can bring household hazardous waste to the regional collection for Tunxis Recycling communities, according to the flyer posted by the town. Accepted items include paints and stains, pool and lawn chemicals, cleaners, bug sprays, household batteries, aerosol cans and fluorescent bulbs. Electronics, tires, propane tanks, medicines and explosives are not accepted, and there's a 5-gallon-per-person limit. Resident ID is required, and waste from businesses or contractors won't be taken.
More information here.
4. Finance Board Reviews Budget Calendar
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: John "Doc" McIntosh Conference Room (Room 113), Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, or online
What to know: The Board of Finance will discuss a draft fiscal 2028 budget schedule and its 2027 meeting calendar, according to the agenda. It is also asked to approve moving $25,000 from the Village Design Consulting account to the Farmington Avenue Development non-grant account, and will hear an update from the finance director.
More information here.
5. Water Control Commission Meets On Fire District Claims
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Where: Public Works Department, Room 120, 240 Kensington Road
What to know: The Water Control Commission holds a special meeting with a single item: an executive session on strategy for pending claims involving the Kensington and Worthington fire districts, according to the revised agenda.
More information here.
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