Jackson County Fire District No. 1’s Board of Directors has voted 4-1 to raise salaries for its finance manager and administrative assistant. Both positions will receive seven percent pay increases, plus additional Consumer Price Index adjustments over time.

Facing rising costs, Berlin’s city council is working to reduce the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, aiming to lessen the tax burden on residents while retaining staff and essential services. The council’s efforts focus on fiscal responsibility without compromising the community’s needs.