← Berkley Board of Selectmen

Berkley Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

July 19, 2023

21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.

Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

Your Berkley ballot: 14 quizzes, about a minute each.

Start my ballot →

Attendance

Present: Joe Freitas, Tabitha K. McCrohan, Wendy F. Cochrane

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Motion to open

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To open

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to open, Cochrane 2; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan)

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

Motion to approve

Minutes, page 1

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

“McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"4; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

The Board voted to open the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To close

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to close, Cochrane 24; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Vote to waive the one year off requirement per M.G.L. c

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To waive and appoint

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to waive and appoint, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Appoint Town Administrator

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to appoint, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Appoint Theodore Gutwill as a Part-Time Civilian Dispatcher

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to appoint, Cochrane 2"4; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Appoint Lenny Morais-Figueiredo as a Part-Time Civilian Dispatcher

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to appoint, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Appoint Adam Crook as a Part-Time Police Officer

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to appoint, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Discuss additional compensation for Town Clerk who also serves as a member of Board of Registrars (c.41 §19g)

Minutes, page 1

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

“McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"4; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes for Meeting of May 31, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 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

“McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"4; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Approve Meeting Minutes for Meeting of June 21, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 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

“McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Review correspondence from Chief Scott Fournier

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To open

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to open, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Review multiple email correspondence regarding motocross permit violation

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan motion to file, Cochrane 2™4; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Approve Chapter 61 Decision for 694R Berkley Street

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

“McCrohan motion to approve, Cochrane 2™; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Approve ARPA Funding Request from Superintendent Ryan

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

“McCrohan motion to approve, Cochrane 2"4; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

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

“McCrohan motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

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

“McCrohan motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Approve Board of Selectmen Fee Schedule

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

“McCrohan motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Discuss forming a Soil Conservation By-Law Committee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To form

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan motion to form, Cochrane 24. voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

The Board voted to approve CEC to move forward regarding storm water

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

“McCrohan motion to approve, Cochrane 2", voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Enter into Executive Session

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To enter into Executive Session

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

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to enter into Executive Session, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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.

How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →
Get an email when new quizzes open

MassVoter.com · nonpartisan match quiz · About · How the Legislature voted · Local Votes · Privacy · Support MassVoter

Report an error on this page

See something wrong? A wrong vote, name, date or number? Tell us and we’ll check it against the source and fix it. Fixes are listed on our corrections page.