Town of Berwick, Maine

Check out our latest Talk of the Town with host Morgan Harper and guest Aaron Moore, Athletic Director at Noble High School. Aaron shares how a high school assignment set him on the path to lead Noble Athletics, why communication and culture matter, and how social media, a new athletics app, and a mental health program are helping students on and off the field. We also talk about award recognition from NCS⁴, rising programs, free student entry to games, and the power of community support.

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Director of Planning and Development James Bellissimo joins host Morgan Harper for a candid conversation about how Berwick’s downtown vision took shape and continues to evolve. From his early involvement with Envision Berwick to major milestones like the Edge at Great Falls and the Great Falls Park riverfront project, Bellissimo shares insights on economic growth, volunteer power, and what makes Berwick’s small-town character worth protecting.

He also highlights programs like Berwick for a Lifetime, explaining how local volunteers and town departments are creating a more inclusive, accessible, and connected community for residents of all ages.

In this episode of Talk of the Town, host Morgan Harper sits down with Ben Russell, owner and artist at Truth Custom Tattoo, located in the historic West Wellness building in downtown Berwick, Maine.

Ben talks about his creative journey from comic book art to tattooing, how he learned the craft, and why every piece he creates tells a story. He shares insights on the balance between precision and intuition, the evolving culture of tattooing, and the joy of connecting with clients--from lifelong collectors to those getting their first tattoos in their 60s.

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In this episode of Talk of the Town, host Morgan Harper sits down with Katherine West, owner of West Wellness LLC and Rooted and Flow Yoga Studio, to talk about small business, wellness, and the growing creative energy in downtown Berwick.

Katherine shares how she transformed the historic property at 6 Sullivan Street into a lively hub that now houses Rooted and Flow Yoga, Untucked Street Food Kitchen, and Truth Custom Tattoo. What began as a yoga studio and wellness space has evolved into a shared home for artists, makers, and entrepreneurs.

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In this episode of Talk of the Town, host Morgan Harper sits down with longtime Berwick resident Rick Vandenberg of Credere Associates to talk about his work, his volunteer service, and what keeps him rooted here.

Rick shares how his environmental expertise helped shape the redevelopment of the former Prime Tanning site, now known as The Edge, and how EPA-funded brownfields projects can turn shuttered mills into opportunities for new growth. He also reflects on his time with Envision Berwick and the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, where his perspective as both a professional geologist and a youth...

Talk of the Town visits with Rachel LaMere of Narrow Gate Homestead to hear how her family raises pasture-raised chicken and turkeys, processes on site, and brings whole birds to local families and markets.

Chicks spend three weeks in the brooder, then move to pasture at Belgium Meadows Farm in Berwick. The flock is rotated daily in custom tractors and fed certified organic feed. Rachel and her husband, Nick, are Navy veterans who built a family-run system focused on quality, transparency, and teaching others.

Where to find their chicken: • Berwick: Badwolfe • Lebanon: Roux's Farm LLC • Eliot...

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

In this episode of Talk of the Town, Morgan Harper sits down with Peter Cook, Berwick’s town crier, historian, and farmer at Tareshirt Farm. Peter shares stories of his travels to more than 40 countries, his work with Strawbery Banke Museum, and his lifelong mission to preserve rare heritage livestock breeds. His animals have even starred in films like Hocus Pocus and The Crucible.

Peter also reflects on his 38 years in Berwick, from saving a historic farmhouse to raising American Milking Devon cattle, maintaining bluebird trails, and welcoming guests from around the world.

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In Episode 2 of Talk of the Town, host Morgan Harper sits down with Gage Ommundsen, owner of Happy Face Barbecue in Berwick, Maine. Gage shares how his love of cooking turned into a growing business, the challenges of running a one-man operation, and why maple wood defines his New England barbecue style. From backyard pop-ups to serving inside Badwolfe Market, Happy Face Barbecue has become a community favorite. Hear about Gage’s journey from graphic design to smoked meats, his plans for the future, and why kindness is just as important to him as the food on the plate.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

Welcome to the very first episode of Talk of the Town, Berwick’s new community podcast. Host Morgan Harper sits down with Amrita Cottrell to talk about the Berwick Community Garden — how it began, where it’s headed, and why it’s already changing lives in our town.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

On August 13, 2025, the Berwick Board of Appeals heard an appeal from S. Clement Forest Incorporated and Steve Clement regarding building permits issued to SVT Properties LLC for work on Birchcraft Lane.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

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The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

Berwick residents gathered at Town Hall Monday night for a special open Town Meeting, ultimately voting to approve a revised Town Administration budget for the coming fiscal year.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Select Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.

The Town of Berwick Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM at the Berwick town hall.