BERLIN — The Berlin City Council heard budget proposals from several outside agencies that receive funding from the city Wednesday as part of the council's ongoing discussion on the fiscal year 2023 budget.
Each agency gave a brief overview to the council of the work it performs in the community as well as some current updates regarding that work.
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