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January 31, 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 with Police Chief Christopher Baker regarding Part Time Police pay increase
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)
Recommend Brady Fontaine to the position of Cable TV Camera Operator
To recommend
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“McCrohan to motion to recommend, Cochrane 2™; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
To hire
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“McCrohan to motion to hire, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Approve Part-Time Highway Laborer position
To recommend
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 recommend, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
To hire
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 hire, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Host discussion with Robert Rose, Highway Surveyor regarding Transfer Station Fee Increases
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 the Highway Department notice to remove snow in accordance with M.G.L. c
To approve
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“F McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Review letter from the Office of the Town Clerk regarding the Revised 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.
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“McCrohan to motion to approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Host discussion regarding Town Hall Credit Card Terminals (UniBank)
To file
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“McCrohan to motion to file, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Approve Attorney Thomas P. Gay, Jr
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)
Name designee(s) of non-municipal donation
To add ; voted
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“McCrohan to motion to add ; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan)
Accept Retirement Notice of George Moitoza
To accept
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“McCrohan to motion to accept, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Approve Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2024
To table
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“McCrohan to motion to table, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Review letter of support regarding COA Director
To file
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From the minutes
“McCrohan to motion to file, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Review Notice of Intent to Negotiate
To file
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“McCrohan to motion to file, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Review letter from MassDOT Highway Division
To file
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“McCrohan to motion to file, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
Review 2023 Year-End Report from the Commissions of the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
To file and post
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“McCrohan to motion to file and post, Cochrane 2™*; voted..” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Cochrane)
The Board voted to adjourn with the announcement of the next meeting, which will be held on February 14, 2024
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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