New Berlin Area Community Development League

09/01/2026

The 2026 Hometown Pride Award program concluded with special recognition to Peggy Bloomfield, William Crain and John Craig for consistently maintaining the flower garden that welcomes visitors to the east entrance of New Berlin.
Congratulations to each of this year‘s winners.
We realize there are many deserving properties in New Berlin and we will be reaching out to other homeowners in the future. Thanks for making our Village so attractive! 

09/01/2026

A 2026 “Street Side Charm” Hometown Pride Award was presented to Paula and Bill McClain for their property at 500 Maple Street, New Berlin. Each year the NBACDL beautification committee recognizes homeowners and businesss owners for their role in beautifying the Village.@

08/29/2026

The winner of the 2026 "Floral Fantasy" Hometown Pride Award was Celeste Steele for her home at 209 Elm Street, New Berlin. Congratulations Celeste! Your flowers were beautiful!

08/28/2026

Two more winners of 2026 Hometown Pride awards were as follows:
“Street Side Charm” - Lauren and Matt Harbarger, 224 Colonial Court, New Berlin. Their property was selected for outstanding patriotic, curb appeal.
“Manicured Majesty” - Nathan and Tara Smith,  112 Heritage Point Ave., New Berlin. Their award was presented to Nathan Smith by beautification committee member Ginny Albin. This award recognized the property for always being meticulously maintained. Congratulations to both winners. 

08/27/2026

The home of Lorrie and Christopher Maurer, which is located at 706 Birch Street, New Berlin, was a winner of the Manicured Majesty Hometown Pride Award (always neat and immaculate). Congratulations to the Maurer family!

08/22/2026

The 2026 Hometown Pride Award for Welcoming Exterior (most welcoming entrance) went to Lael Farley's home at 225 Colonial Court in Heritage Point Subdivision.

08/19/2026

Over the next several days, we will share photos of the 2026 Hometown Pride Award winners. Today we start with "The Greatest Transformation" awards.

08/18/2026

2026 Hometown Pride Award Winners

Awards are presented by the New Berlin Area Community Development League — Beautification Committee.

This year marks the 11th season of the Hometown Pride Awards, which recognize residents who help make New Berlin an attractive place to live. Each winner received a Hometown Pride yard stake to display at their property. Photos of the winning properties will appear in upcoming issues of the New Berlin Bee.

Here is a list of the 2026 award winners:

Greatest Transformation (Most Improved): Gail and Mark Silva, 305 N. Main Street and Amy and Rob Stults, 121 Heritage Point Ave.

Street Side Charm (Best Curb Appeal): Paula and Bill McClain, 500 Maple Street.
Lauren and Matt Harbarger, 224 Colonial Court in Heritage Point. (Best Patriotic Curb Appeal).

Manicured Majesty (Always Neat and Immaculate): Tara and Nathan Smith, 112 Heritage Point Ave. and Lorrie and Christopher Maurer, 706 Birch Street.

Welcoming Exterior (Best Entry or Porch): Lael Farley, 225 Colonial, Court in Heritage Point.

Floral Fantasy (Best Flowers): Celeste Steele, 209 Elm Street.

Special Recognition to Peggy Bloomfield, Will Crain, and John Craig for the flower garden welcoming those entering New Berlin from the east side of town.

12/09/2025

11/24/2025

It's time to decorate the town! Our Annual Holiday Lights Contest will happen again this year!