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Population in 2005:
2888
Households in 2000:
1109
Average household size: 2.46
Berlin is situated in the heart of Vermont adjacent to
Montpelier, the state capital, and Barre, a major source
and producer of granite. Berlin is located along Interstate
89, within 40 minutes of major ski areas in Stowe and
Waitsfield, and also Burlington, the largest city in
Vermont.
Berlin's transportation infrastructure includes most notably
Edward F. Knapp State Airport, the New England Central rail
line, and Interstate 89.
The Goals and Objectives of the Berlin Town Plan states:
"While the Town of Berlin is now and is expected to remain a
predominantly rural community, it contains a large
commercial and industrial center in the area east of
Interstate 89 and north of Scott Hill Road and Airport Road.
The Town desires to enhance its current role as a regional
economic center..."
Geographic Profile
A ridgeline composed of several peaks called Irish Hill
divides the town and is integral to
Berlin's rural character and outdoor recreation. To
the east of the ridge is a large pristine body of water
called Berlin Pond which has been used as Montpelier's
drinking water source since 1884 and part of Berlin's water
source more recently. The City of Montpelier started
purchasing land surrounding the pond in 1901. Today
Montpelier owns most of the surrounding land and as a result
it is relatively undeveloped with swimming and boating
prohibited. It remains a natural area valued for
its wetlands, water, birds and habitat.
Two rivers flow through Berlin, the Stevens Branch and the
Dog. The Dog River is well known to fishermen for its
abundant natural trout population and to recreationists for
its swimming holes and pleasant kayaks through June.
The Stevens Branch brackets the Berlin Boulevard shopping
area and the planned Berlin Bike Path. |
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