BERLIN — Berlin school officials say it’s time for a mural makeover at Berlin Elementary School.
The Berlin School Board decided last week they want to involve students and staff by seeking their ideas for new images as they plan to paint over 60- to 70-year-old murals dating from when the elementary section of the school was part of the high school.
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