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Berkley Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

November 18, 2020

12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: George F. Miller, Dean R. Larabee, Wendy F. Cochrane

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

The Board of Selectmen took a tour of the Historic Museum, 2 N. Main St

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To go into recess

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to go into recess, Larabee 2™ voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The Board of Selectmen voted to reopen the meeting of November 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To reopen the meeting

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to reopen the meeting, Larabee 2" voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To open the Public Hearing

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to open the Public Hearing, Larabee 2™4 voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Classify with the residential factor of 1

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To classify with the residential factor of 1

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to classify with the residential factor of 1, Larabee 2™ voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

October 21, 2020 - Regular Session October 28, 2020 - Regular Session New Hire Michael Pires for Highway Department

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to accept, Larabee 2"4 voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

October 28, 2020 - Regular Session New Hire Michael Pires for Highway Department

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To table

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to table, Larabee 2™ voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

New Hire Michael Pires for Highway Department

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To hire

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to hire, Larabee 2™ voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

New Hire Richard Thomas for Highway Department

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To hire

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to hire, Larabee 24 voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Council on Aging resumes activities

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To that COA resumes activities

Yes: Larabee, MillerAbstained: CochraneThe minutes say Ms. Cochrane abstained as she is a member of the Council on Aging.

From the minutes

“Larabee motion that COA resumes activities, Miller 2™4 voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Enter into agreement with MBTA for paving of Cotley St

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To enter into agreement with MBTA for paving of Cotley St.

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to enter into agreement with MBTA for paving of Cotley St. Larabee 2™ voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint George Miller to sign agreement

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint George Miller to sign agreement

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Larabee motion to appoint George Miller to sign agreement, Cochrane 2™ voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Motion to adjourn

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to adjourn, Larabee 2™4 voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

From the Berkley Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We quote the exact wording of each vote. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: Taunton Daily Gazette (candidate forums, April 2022 and April 2024; Berkley Board of Selectmen meeting, April 2026). Members without a photo show initials.

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