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BEC Meter Replacements

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Published: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 12:17
A notice from the Berwick Electric Commission (BEC)
The Berwick Electric Commision is currently working to replace meters that are at, or nearing, their expiration date. This is a requirement from Measurement Canada.
All electricity meters installed by utilities in Canada have a predetermined expiry period. When the existing meter seal expires it will be replaced by another tested and inspected meter.
Meter replacement takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete, and will cause a momentary power interruption. Residents do not need to be home during the replacement process as electrical meters are located on the outside of customers' properties.

Summer Concert Series

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Published: Friday, 21 June 2024 08:23

The Town of Berwick Summer Concert Series begins Thursday, July 4th! Join us in Centennial Park at 7 PM weekly until August 29.

A small canteen will be available!

July 4: Andrew Conrad
July 11: Left of Center
July 18: Lee Sharp Dewan
July 25: Two in the Morning
August 1: Common Ground
August 8: Family evening in the park (no concert)
August 15: Hunter Bushell
August 22: Jack McDonald
August 29: Shoulder to Shoulder

 

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Chalk Your Walk: June 27-30

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Published: Thursday, 20 June 2024 08:16
It's time for something new!
Join us in celebrating community with our "Chalk Your Walk" event from June 27-30. We invite residents to channel their inner artist (and child!) by decorating their driveways or sidewalks with sidewalk chalk. Whether it's funny messages, hopscotch, or community spirit, we want to see it all (G-rated, of course).
We'll be giving out random prizes, so send us your photos throughout the weekend!
Don't have a sidewalk or driveway? Join us on Friday, June 28th, at Rainforth Park from 1-3 PM for our family fun afternoon, or message us for suggestions of places to try!
While we try something new, we won't be judging red chairs this season, but we still love to see the community's welcoming spirit.

Splash Pad OPEN for the Season!

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Published: Monday, 10 June 2024 12:13

June 10, 2024:
After a "soft-launch" last week, we are pleased to share with residents that our Splash Pad is officially open for the season!

The Splash Pad turns on daily at 10 AM, and can be activated by pressing the sensor button in the middle of the splash pad area. The public washrooms are also open for the season!

Our Splash Pad can be found within Rainforth Park, located at 205 Cottage Street.

There is parking available adjacent to the tennis courts, as well as a larger parking lot near the basketball courts.

A reminder that our parks and greenspaces are smoke-free areas, and please no pets, food or drinks on the splash pad.
ENJOY, Berwick!

Day Camp Registration Information

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Published: Thursday, 16 May 2024 09:04
It's that time of year again!

Summer Day Camps are back and looking a bit different from years past. We will now have separate camps for 4*-7 year olds and 8-12 year olds. There will be 15 spots for each age group, per camp.

(Please note, 4 year olds must have completed one year in a routine based setting, such as pre-primary and turn 5 by December 31, 2024)

We will continue to offer the sliding pay scale where you choose between $100, $125 and $150 per week, per child.

You can find the scheduled themes on the poster below!

Registration will be opening on Friday, May 24th at 9am on Univerus Rec: https://app.univerusrec.com/berwickpub/index.asp

Stay tuned for some important updates regarding our online registration system early next week.

* Please note the week of July 15-19 for the 8-12 camp there will be a sleepover on the Thursday/Friday. Camp hours will be as followed for that week:
Monday-Wednesday: 8:30-4:30
Thursday & Friday: 5:00 pm Thurs - 10 am Friday


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2024-25 Budget Approved

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Published: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 10:20

The Town of Berwick approved the 2024-25 operating and capital budgets at a special Town Council meeting on April 15, 2024.

The balanced budget was approved with a two cent decrease to the residential and commercial tax rates. Council sought community feedback through public information sessions and budget survey. The Town of Berwick’s Council is committed to being fiscally responsible with your tax dollars, while also balancing the needs of the community and maintaining the municipal service levels the Town of Berwick is known for.

- The new residential tax rate will be $1.558 per $100 of assessment value
- The commercial tax rate will be $3.870 per $100 of assessment value

The highlights of the Town of Berwick’s 2024-25 budget include:
- Year 1 of significant upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant
- A new building, with washrooms, at Centennial Park
- A new Office Administrative Coordinator position
- Collaborative projects with the Berwick Volunteer Fire Department, including a new water storage tank and completion of a Portable Pumper Truck

As discussed by Council and Town Staff during the budgetary process, the many factors that impacted the 2024 budget include the following:
- Increased property assessment values from PVSC
- Community feedback
- Rising costs, and the impacts of inflation at all service levels

For more information, and to view the full approved 2024-25 municipal budget, visit berwick.ca/2024-25budget.html