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

November 21, 2023

14 recorded votes, 14 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

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, second: Cochrane)

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

Set the tax rate (tax classification hearing)

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To set the rate

Yes: Freitas, McCrohanAbstained: CochraneThe minutes say Member Cochrane abstained from the vote.

From the minutes

“McCrohan to motion to set the rate, Freitas 24: voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Freitas)

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

A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 9:00 am by the Board of | Selectmen, in the Moitoza-Pettey Hearing Room at | N. Main St., Berkley, at which time the Selectmen will establish the classificat

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)

Recommend, Cochrane 2nd ¢; voted

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To recommend, Cochrane 2nd ¢; voted

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

From the minutes

“to motion to recommend, Cochrane 2"¢; voted..” (second: Cochrane)

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

Approve Assessor's Clerk job description and posting

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

“Cochrane to motion to approve, Freitas 24; voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)

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

Approve Meeting Minutes of November 8, 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

“Cochrane to motion to approve, Freitas 24: voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)

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

Renew Earth Alteration Permit for Malloch Construction, Co., Inc

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

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

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

Discuss potential Purple Heart Community

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

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

Approve 2024 License Renewal for John's Auto Salvage

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 to motion to approve, Freitas 2™: voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)

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

Approve 2024 License Renewal for Camping World

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

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

Approve 2024 License Renewal for Used Auto Parts, Inc.. The Board voted to approve

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 to motion to approve, Freitas 24. voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)

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

Approve 2024 License Renewal for Berkley Used Auto Parts

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 to motion to approve, Freitas 24. voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)

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

Approve 2024 License Renewal for Bryant Auto Sales

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 to motion to approve, Freitas 2™4: voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)

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

The Board voted to adjourn with the announcement of the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m

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

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

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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