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

January 3, 2024

17 recorded votes, 17 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

Appoint George Faria to the Agricultural Commission

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 Lisa Tetreault to the Agricultural Commission

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 Angela Young to the Agricultural Commission

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 Harry Harmon to the Agricultural Commission

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 Thomas Fernandes to the Agricultural Commission

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)

Interview and possibly hire Bonnie Marshall for the position of Part-Time Assessor Clerk

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To recommend

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 recommend, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

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

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

Present Michelle McGowan with Certificate of Appreciation

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, second: Cochrane)

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

Approve Executive Session Minutes of December 18, 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"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Review notice from National Grid regarding National Grid's 2024 Yearly Operational Plan

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

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

Review notice from MassDOT regarding the Fair Share Amendment

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

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

Approve 2024 Class III Auto License for Route 24 Auto Recycling, Inc

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)

Sign Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 2024 Renewal Certification and 2024 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To sign

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 sign, Cochrane 2"*; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Discuss potential creation of the Berkley Commons Committee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To create

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 create, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)

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

Approve updated Business Certificate Form

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)

Motion to adjourn

Minutes, page 3

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 3 (PDF)

The Board voted to adjourn with the announcement of the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m

Minutes, page 3

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 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.

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