MassVoter.com← Berkley Board of SelectmenBerkley Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 17, 2024
18 recorded votes, 18 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
Host discussion regarding COA Director position
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)
Grant a long-term Lease of 2 North Main Street to the Berkley | Historical Society
To extend
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 extend, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Appoint Aaron Fernandes to the Agricultural Commission
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)
Vote on Police Details for all upcoming elections
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)
Review letter from the Office of the Town Clerk regarding the Annual Town Elections Calendar
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)
Board review and possibly sign Agreement between the Town of Lakeville and Town of Berkley
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)
Designate non-municipal donation from Berkley Botanicals
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)
Review Taunton River Stewardship Council 2023 Annual Report
To file and post
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 and post, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Discuss attendance at the Berkley Community School public forum on January 24, of 2024
To file and post
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 and post, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Approve an Application for a Special One-Day License to sell Wine & | Malt Beverages at the Bay State Beagle Club
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 Financial Advisory Committee (“FAC”) recommendations
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)
Sign First Amendment to Contract of Employment for the Berkley Police Chief
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)
Hire JoEllen Senechal as Assistant Tax Collector
To hire
Yes: Freitas, McCrohanAbstained: CochraneThe minutes say Member Cochrane abstained due to a conflict of interest.
From the minutes
“McCrohan to motion to hire, Freitas 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Freitas)
Approve Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2024
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 Executive Session Minutes of January 3, 2024
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)
Review Annual Report of the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project
To file and post
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 and post, Cochrane 2™*; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
The Town Administrator noted a request from the Freetown Town Administrator to waive permit fees
To waive
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, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
The Board voted to adjourn with the announcement of the next meeting, which will be held on January 31, 2024
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)
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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