News

2024-25 Budget Approved

Details
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

Service Interruptions: April 8, 2024

Details
Published: Monday, 08 April 2024 09:13

April 8, 2024: 9 AM

The Town of Berwick Public Works Department wishes to advise the public that repair work is taking place on East Main Street today. Main Street will be closed, except to local traffic, between Maple Avenue and Cottage Street. Detours are in place.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Details
Published: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 09:43

March 28th, 2024
5:00 - 6:30 PM

We've chosen to hop over to the Berwick Town Hall & the Berwick Library for an Egg-citing Easter Extravaganza!

Come join the fun with bunny face painting, an indoor easter egg hunt, exciting prizes, and more! Don't forget, the Berwick Scouts will be on site selling hot dogs, so be sure to hop on by and show your support.
For further details, feel free to contact

Notice of Public Hearing: M11577

Details
Published: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 11:47

Notice of Public Hearing: M11577
M11577 Notice of Public Hearing

NEW DATE: Budget Engagement Session

Details
Published: Thursday, 08 February 2024 09:30

📢 NEW DATE 📢

Budget Engagement Session
Our 2024/2025 community budget engagement session will take place on Tuesday, February 20th!
WHO: You! Members of the community are invited to join together with Town of Berwick Council and Staff.
WHAT: A public engagement session about the upcoming budget process
WHERE: The Town of Berwick Town Hall Council Chambers (236 Commercial Street, front entrance)
WHEN: February 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM
WHY: To learn more about the 2024/2025 municipal budget for the Town of Berwick

Learn more about the 2024-25 budget here:
https://berwick.ca/2024-25budget.html

Fill out the community budget survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BerwickBudget

Community Budget Survey - Now Open!

Details
Published: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 09:54

It is budget season, and the Town of Berwick is looking for YOUR feedback!

A community budget survey is now open, and can be found at the link below.

The results of this survey will be used to shape the current, and future, budgets and further focus community consultations. This survey is anonymous and all feedback will be recorded for future purposes. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete.

Questions may be directed to

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BerwickBudget