Embattled Berlin rec director resigns

By: Lisa D. Connell

Outlets: Berlin Sun

Published: December 18, 2025

Words: 407

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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BERLIN — Recreation Duane “DJ” Johnson has voluntarily resigned, it was revealed in City Manager Phillip L. Warren Jr’s regular report to the city council Monday night.

Johnson has come under fire by some city residents, including state Rep. Lori Korzen (R-Berlin) for his management of teenage and college employees of the Berlin Rec Center.

Some young adults, according to a few parents who gave anecdotal examples, …

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