(May 19, 2016) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall on Tuesday, May 10.
New chair/old chair
Mike Wiley was unanimously chosen by the commission to remain as chair.
Commission member Patricia Dufendach said Wiley provides a “wonderful service” to the town.
“He’s always there with a smile and a camera, even at his own peril,” she said with a laugh. “Thank you for all you do for us. Without you, we would not be able to get all the things we get done, and that’s the truth.”
International professionals
Zalikha Wan Zaharuddin, an environmental education program officer for the Malaysian Nature Society, and Crisanta Rodriguez, the assistant regional director at the department of the environment and natural resources in the Philippines, sat in during the meeting.
The two international professionals also attended the mayor and council meeting one day prior.
Both are in town as part of a state department program to study stormwater issues in Berlin and to return to their homes and apply that knew knowledge to address similar issues there.
MDPA report
Wiley and Mary Bohlen, the staff liaison to the committee, recently attended the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association conference in Ocean City.
Bohlen said the event included “a lot of good information, good sessions [and] fantastic speakers.” The commission discussed the natural elements of the new Constitution Gardens park and playground in Gaithersburg.
Another subject that came up were the materials left behind by the DEW Tour, apparently donated to the Town of Ocean City, that Berlin was interested in using for a skate park connected to Berlin Falls.
Events recaps and previews
The commission discussed the May 7 “Just Walk” event, which Bohlen said about 20 people attended.
She said weather slightly dampened the first spring Just Walk, although those in attendance enjoyed the new longer route, which started at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services on Main Street. The next Just Walk will be held in November.
Summer Movie Nights start on June 18 with a screening of “Tuck Everlasting” in the downtown area.
Additional scheduled screenings include “The Wizard of Oz,” July 2 at Stephen Decatur Park, “Finding Nemo,” July 16 in William Henry Park, “The Princess Bride,” July 30 in Stephen Decatur Park, “Goonies,” Aug. 13 at Henry Park, and “Runaway Bride,” Aug. 27 in downtown Berlin.
The program is a joint effort of the parks commission and the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee.
The commission will also take part in the next National Night Out, Aug. 2. The program, part of a national movement, is run locally by the Berlin Police Department.
New chair/old chair
Mike Wiley was unanimously chosen by the commission to remain as chair.
Commission member Patricia Dufendach said Wiley provides a “wonderful service” to the town.
“He’s always there with a smile and a camera, even at his own peril,” she said with a laugh. “Thank you for all you do for us. Without you, we would not be able to get all the things we get done, and that’s the truth.”
International professionals
Zalikha Wan Zaharuddin, an environmental education program officer for the Malaysian Nature Society, and Crisanta Rodriguez, the assistant regional director at the department of the environment and natural resources in the Philippines, sat in during the meeting.
The two international professionals also attended the mayor and council meeting one day prior.
Both are in town as part of a state department program to study stormwater issues in Berlin and to return to their homes and apply that knew knowledge to address similar issues there.
MDPA report
Wiley and Mary Bohlen, the staff liaison to the committee, recently attended the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association conference in Ocean City.
Bohlen said the event included “a lot of good information, good sessions [and] fantastic speakers.” The commission discussed the natural elements of the new Constitution Gardens park and playground in Gaithersburg.
Another subject that came up were the materials left behind by the DEW Tour, apparently donated to the Town of Ocean City, that Berlin was interested in using for a skate park connected to Berlin Falls.
Events recaps and previews
The commission discussed the May 7 “Just Walk” event, which Bohlen said about 20 people attended.
She said weather slightly dampened the first spring Just Walk, although those in attendance enjoyed the new longer route, which started at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services on Main Street. The next Just Walk will be held in November.
Summer Movie Nights start on June 18 with a screening of “Tuck Everlasting” in the downtown area.
Additional scheduled screenings include “The Wizard of Oz,” July 2 at Stephen Decatur Park, “Finding Nemo,” July 16 in William Henry Park, “The Princess Bride,” July 30 in Stephen Decatur Park, “Goonies,” Aug. 13 at Henry Park, and “Runaway Bride,” Aug. 27 in downtown Berlin.
The program is a joint effort of the parks commission and the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee.
The commission will also take part in the next National Night Out, Aug. 2. The program, part of a national movement, is run locally by the Berlin Police Department.