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Berlin council approves 2026 event calendars after debates over foot-prints and timing
Summary
The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously approved three 2026 event lists — town events, Taylor House Museum events and Chamber events — after discussion about vendor prioritization, Main Street closures, and the timing of the New Year's Eve ball drop; council asked staff to work with organizers to minimize business disruptions and to revisit the ball-drop time.
The Berlin Mayor and Council on Oct. 27 approved the town’s proposed 2026 calendars for town-sponsored events, the Taylor House Museum and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce after lengthy discussion about footprints, vendor selection and timing.
Economic and community development staff presented the town’s draft list — restaurant week, parades, Oktoberfest, the farmers market (May–October) and holiday events — and noted corrections to some dates. The council opened public comment and took questions about the Memorial Day parade timing and the New Year’s Eve ball drop.
Council members debated moving…
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