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

August 2, 2023

12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Interview and possibly hire Bruno Rivera for the position of Maintenance/Custodial Assistant

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

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

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

Appoint Maureen Alizio to the Historical Commission

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

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

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

Approve Application for Special License for Bay State Beagle Club

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"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Review letter of appeal from 19 Church Street residents

Minutes, page 1

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

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

Review correspondence regarding a Case Management Conference for Civil Action No

Minutes, page 1

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

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

Motion to approve

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"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Motion to submit

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To submit

Yes: Cochrane, McCrohanNo: FreitasThe minutes say McCrohan and Cochrane voted to submit the form and Freitas voted nay.

From the minutes

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

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

Sign MOA with Police Union

Minutes, page 2

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

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

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

Approve suggested Soil Information Addendum to Building Permit Application

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

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

Allow Administrator to continue process

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To allow Administrator to continue process

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 allow Administrator to continue process, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

The Interim Town Administrator discussed establishing the Special Town Meeting date and offered Monday, November 13, 2023 as a suggestion

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To set STM date

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 set STM date, Cochrane 2; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan)

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

Discussions began about changing the hours for Wednesday

Minutes, page 2

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

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (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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