MassVoter.com← Berkley Board of SelectmenBerkley Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 6, 2023
26 recorded votes, 26 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
Approve Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2023
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)
Approve Executive Session Minutes of November 14, 2023
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)
Approve Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2023
To approve
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“Cochrane to motion to approve, Freitas 24; voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)
Appoint Lynda Wyndham to the Celebrations Committee
To approve
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Cochrane to motion to approve, Freitas 24; voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)
Review Retirement Notice of Michele McGowan, Tax Collector Clerk
To accept
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Cochrane to motion to accept, Freitas 24; voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)
Review Resignation Notice of Debra Labonte to the Town of Berkley Board of Registrars
To accept
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Cochrane to motion to accept, Freitas 2™4; voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Freitas)
Review notice from Xfinity regarding price changes
To accept
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“Cochrane to motion to accept, McCrohan 2"; voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: McCrohan)
Approve Tax Collector Clerk job posting
To approve
Yes: Freitas, McCrohanAbstained: CochraneThe minutes say Ms. Cochrane recused herself.
From the minutes
“McCrohan to motion to approve, Freitas 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Freitas)
Approve 2024 License Renewal for William Fraser d/b/a Al Enterprises
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)
Approve 2024 License Renewal for Peter Kopcych/ Data Recycling of New England, Inc
To approve
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Approve 2024 License Renewal for Commonwealth EEN AB, LLC d/b/a Berkley Beer & Wine
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)
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)
Approve 2024 License Renewal for Berkley Beverage Corp
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)
Approve 2024 License Renewal for Dough Licious Pizza
To approve
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Approve 2024 License Renewal for Padelford Berkley Mart, LLC. The Board voted to approve
To approve
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“McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Approve 2024 License Renewal for The Boondocks Corp d/b/a The Boondocks
To table
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From the minutes
“McCrohan to motion to table, Freitas 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Freitas)
Approve 2024 License Renewal for Kevin Flint d/b/a Flint's Auto Parts
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)
Approve 2024 License Renewal for Berkley Donuts, Inc
To approve
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Sign the Acceptance and Approval of Amendment, Consolidation, and Restatement of Conservation Restrictions by the Selectmen of the Town of Berkley regarding Dorothy's Pierce's Properties
To sign
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“McCrohan to motion to sign, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Discuss and possibly allow remote participation in accordance with the requirements of 940 CMR 29.10, for all subsequent meetings of all public bodies of the Town
To allow
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“McCrohan to motion to allow, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Discuss potential waiver of inspection fee for the Historical Society
To waive
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“McCrohan to motion to waive, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Approve proposed Flag Policy
To table
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From the minutes
“McCrohan to motion to table, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Discuss potential Access termination
To continue as is
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“McCrohan to motion to continue as is, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
The Assistant Town Administrator proposed a CORI Form and the Board approved
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)
The Assistant Town Administrator noted that the proposed Form was sent to Town Counsel and we were awaiting response
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)
The Board voted to adjourn with the announcement of the next meeting to be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m
To adjourn
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“McCrohan to motion to adjourn, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
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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