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Berkley Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

May 26, 2021

21 recorded votes, 21 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

Notice of Public Hearing: In accordance with Chapter 138, Section 15, of the Massachusetts General Laws, notice is hereby given that the Berkley Board of Selectmen, acting as the Licensing Authority of the Town of Berkle

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

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

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

Motion to vote on approval of the Liquor License Transfer, Larabee 2nd all voted

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To vote on approval of the Liquor License Transfer, Larabee 2nd all voted

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

From the minutes

“motion to vote on approval of the Liquor License Transfer, Larabee 24 all voted.” (second: Larabee)

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Rescind the prior motion and vote of the Liquor License Transfer

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To rescind the prior motion and vote of the Liquor License Transfer

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 rescind the prior motion and vote of the Liquor License Transfer, Larabee 2"4, all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

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

Motion to vote on approval of the Liquor License Transfer, Larabee 2nd all voted

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To vote on approval of the Liquor License Transfer, Larabee 2nd all voted

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

From the minutes

“motion to vote on approval of the Liquor License Transfer, Larabee 2"4 all voted.” (second: Larabee)

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

Memo from Berkley Public Schools regarding Surplus Items

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file letter

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 file letter, Larabee 24, all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

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

Letter from SRPEDD regarding appointment

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file the letter

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 file the letter, Larabee 2™, all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

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

Accept the resignation and file

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept the resignation and file

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 the resignation and file, Larabee 2", all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

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

Invitation from Bristol Agricultural High School, inviting a representative from Berkley to go to this year's graduation

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file the invitation

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 file the invitation, Larabee 2", all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

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

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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

From the minutes

“Membef Cochrane miition to appoint, Lata 2"4, all voted.”

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Vote on the Financial Advisory Commission recommendations

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve

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 approve, Latdbee 24, all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane)

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

Close Berkley Town Hall on Monday, June 21 for observation of Juneteenth, Cochrane 2nd , all voted

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To close Berkley Town Hall on Monday, June 21 for observation of Juneteenth, Cochrane 2nd , all voted

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

From the minutes

“motion to close Berkley Town Hall on Monday, June 21* for observation of Juneteenth, Cochrane 2"4, all voted.” (second: Cochrane)

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

Letter of resignation from Police Officer, Daniel Mosher retiring effective date of April 13, 2021

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept retirement

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 accept retirement, Cochrane 2™, all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)

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ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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

From the minutes

“Motion made by Larabee to open the Public Hearing, Cochrane 2, all voted.”

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

Motion to close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To close 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 close the public hearing, Larabee 2" all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

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

Took a recess and set to reconvene regular session at 7:00p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To take a recess

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 take a recess, » Cochrane 2", all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)

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Reconvened from recess for regular session at 7:01p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To reconvene regular session

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 reconvene regular session, Larabee 2", all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

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

Notice of Public Hearing: Pursuant to Article 4, of the Town of Berkley General Bylaws, notice is hereby given that the Berkley Board of Selectmen, will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2021 in the Moitoza - Pettey Heari

Minutes, page 3

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

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

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

Motion to close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To close 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

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Notice of Public Hearing: Pursuant to Article 4, of the Town of Berkley General Bylaws, notice is hereby given that the Berkley Board of Selectmen, will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2021 in the Moitoza - Pettey Heari

Minutes, page 4

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

“Larabee motion to open the Public Hearing, Cochrane 24, all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Board instructed Blake to call the police if she ever feels threatened

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To close 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 close the public hearing, Larabee 2™4 all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Paul Megna, 8 Elmwood Drive, states that if you want to do something, then run

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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

From the minutes

“Cochrane, Member Information Of Larabee motiott to adjourn, Cochtane 2™4 all voted.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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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