BERLIN — Approaching its 23th year of operation, the Berlin Main Street Program is looking to turn the reins over to a new generation.
A public meeting was held Tuesday night to discuss re-energizing the Berlin Main Street Program and working with other partner organizations in redeveloping the city’s downtown.
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