New Berlin Bee

16/11/2024

See you there!!!

26/10/2024

Fall clean up day is scheduled, please note that we do not have volunteers to unload items at our fall clean up day so please be prepared to unload items yourself.or plan accordingly.

10/10/2024

08/10/2024

Are your smoke detectors located correctly?

12/09/2024

On September 16th the New Berlin FFA is hosting their annual Meet and Greet at the Sangamon County Fair Grounds under the pavilion! It will begin at 6:30pm and will provide dinner and games! This is open for any high school and junior high ag member (current or future) and their parents! This is an event for members and parents to meet Ms. Weidhuner, the officers and learn more about what events the FFA will have this year!

31/05/2024

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

Dear Sangamon County residents, we have become aware of another recent phone scam affecting our community. A resident reported losing $9,800 due to this scam. The scammer has been reported to be calling from the following numbers: 217-753-6886, 217-279-6010, and 217-952-4402. Please be advised that these numbers are linked to fraudulent activity.

The scam involves a caller identifying as Sgt. Smith from Sangamon County law enforcement. The caller misleads the victim into believing they've missed a court date as a juror or witness for a federal case and threatens charges for failure to appear and contempt of court. The "remedy" offered is either a 72-hour detention or a fine totaling $10,000, payable via Bitcoin.

Please be aware that this is a SCAM. Our office would like to emphasize the jury selection process is conducted through mail and online via eJuror for federal cases and iJuror for local cases. You can find all relevant information as well as contact details in case you've been contacted about fines or have any questions about the jury selection process at https://ijuror.co.sangamon.il.us/main.asp?id=index and https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/jury-information.

Protect yourself and your loved ones:
1. Be Skeptical: Law enforcement agencies will never call to demand payment over the phone, especially not in Bitcoin.
2. Don't Share Personal Information: Never disclose personal or financial information over the phone, especially if the identity of the caller cannot be verified.
3. Hang Up: If you receive such a call, hang up immediately and report the incident to your local law enforcement agency.
4. Block Suspicious Numbers: If you repeatedly receive calls from the same suspicious numbers, consider blocking them.

Stay vigilant and help us spread the word by sharing this post.

21/05/2024

Troop 6 is experiencing low to zero visibility in locations across Sangamon, Morgan, and Logan counties due to dust blowing across the roadways. Currently, a particular area of concern is Route 54 between Chestnut and Mt. Pulaski, in addition to Interstate 55 milepost 115 near Elkhart both in Logan County. Please take precautions and drive safely.

16/04/2024

** Update 5:00 p.m. - I-72 is now open **

Interstate 72 is shut down again in the same location.

Both eastbound and westbound lanes are closed from milepost 84-87 (In between Springfield and New Berlin).

Please find an alternate route.

16/04/2024

**Update 3:50 p.m. - I-72 is now open**

I-72 IS CURRENTLY CLOSED in western Sangamon County.

I-72 between mileposts 80 – 85 in western Sangamon county, a dust storm has developed. This is impacting I-72 travel in both directions, motorists speed and visibility are severely diminished.

❗️Please slow down or use alternative routes❗️

16/04/2024

Mark Winston with Sunrun, from Springfield has obtained a Peddler's Permit with the Village of New Berlin.

12/04/2024

Friends, we need to make you aware of a phone scam making the rounds again. The "Can you hear me?" scam has been targeting consumers for quite a few years. Sadly, it appears to be back.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

It's likely the scammers are trying to get you to say "yes" or record your voice, which can then be used or edited to make it seem like you authorized something that you didn't, according to a scam alert from the BBB.

Usually, the caller will hang up immediately after you respond to the question "Can you hear me?," the alert said. However, some consumers report that the calls can also be about banking, vacation packages, warranties and Medicare cards, the BBB said. The callers may be impersonating a business like your bank or another financial institution, a government agency, or an insurance company, the agency said.

“We encourage people to report this and other scams to BBB’s Scam Tracker," BBB spokeswoman Melanie McGovern told USA TODAY. "It helps to warn others that this activity is happening again. If you get a call, simply hang up without saying anything."

HOW IT WORKS:

You get a call from someone who quickly asks, “Can you hear me?” They want you to answer “Yes,” which you'd likely do instinctively, the BBB said.

The call might even be awkward or the person on the other line may say they're having trouble with their headset or that they'll call you back, "but in fact, the 'person' may be a robocall recording your conversation, and that 'Yes' answer you gave could later be edited to make it sound like you authorized a major purchase," the BBB said in its alert.

That yes could also confirm the scammer got a real working number, which could mean further targeting for scams, the BBB said.. The FCC in February issued a ruling making AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal.Still other variations of the scam, the BBB, said, may include asking "Is this (fill in your name)" or another question, which would prompt a yes from you. ?The caller may not hang up right away either and may continue the conversation to attempt to steal your personal information or record more of your voice," the BBB said.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Here are some tips from the BBB:

- Use Caller ID to screen calls and consider not answering numbers you don't know). If it's urgent, they'll call you back, the BBB said. The BBB suggests reading the FCC’s article on how to stop unwanted robocalls and texts.

- Just hang up. Scammers will change their methods as the public catches on, the BBB said, so be on the lookout for other questions designed to get you to say "yes," the BBB said.

- Make a note of the number and report it to BBB.org/ScamTracker to alert others. The BBB said it shares Scam Tracker information with government and law enforcement agencies, so all information is helpful.

- Join the Do Not Call Registry (DoNotCall.gov) to limit telemarketing and sales calls. This might not cut down on scam calls, since they don't pay attention to the law, but it will cut down on your overall calls, the BBB said.

- Check your bank and credit card statements regularly for charges you didn't make. Also review your telephone and cell phone bills, the BBB said. Scammers could use your "yes" to authorize charges you didn't really okay, the BBB said. "This is called 'cramming,' and it’s illegal. If you’re worried, notify your bank and credit card company. They may be able to put an alert on your accounts for unauthorized transactions or freeze your credit cards temporarily," the BBB said.

Please help us spread the word on this. Sadly, we have taken reports of scams where seniors here in Chatham have been conned out of 10s of thousands of dollars. These are heartbreaking cases to take, and we do not want to see this happen to anyone else.

For more excellent information on this scam and more like it, check it out here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/finance/news/dont-yes-caller-asks-hear-092333383.html

09/04/2024

These two gentlemen, were going door to door tonight without a permit. Once they were asked to see their solicitation permit and weren't able to produce it, they gladly got in their car and left.

Please don't be afraid to ask to see a permit from the Village of New Berlin, all door to door solicitors are required to register at the Village Hall. Once they are registered we post their information so that you are aware they are in town and may be coming to your door.

07/04/2024