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January 7, 2026
19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer Vincent, Tabitha K. McCrohan, Mark Horsfall
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Board te consider and approve the hiring of Stephen Crowley for the open position of Leas . : * i Fransfer Station Attendant
To / approve
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“Motion to / approve: MA motioned: JV second, Motion approved.” (second: Vincent)
Consider removal of Tom Fernandes from the Berkley Conservation due to his long-term absence while tending to family matters
To approve
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“Motion to approve: MH motioned: JV second, Motion approved.” (Motion: Horsfall, second: Vincent)
Consider appointment of Mark Horsfall to the GATRA Advisory Board
To appoint
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“Motion to appoint: TM motioned: JV second, Motion approved.” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Vincent)
Those attending the hearing will have the right to present written and/or oral comments
To deny
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“Motion to deny: JV motioned: MH secoud. Motion approved.” (Motion: Vincent, second: Horsfall)
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“Motion to : approve: JV ! motioned: Mii : second. Motion | approved.”
Approve Agreement between Lakeville & Berkley for Lakeville Animal Shelter; The board discussed the agreement between Lakeville and | Berkley for using the Lakeville animal shelter to house stray and surrendered Berkley
To approve
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“Motion to approve: JV motioned: TM second. Motion approved.” (Motion: Vincent, second: McCrohan)
Review of traffic analysis for the Berkley-Dighton Bridge, Porter Street, Padelford Street, i | and Myricks Street, and discussion of potential revisions to Spring 2026 count locations; The board reviewed traffic count l
To approve
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“Motion to approve: TM motioned: JV second. Motion approved.” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Vincent)
Review and possible approval of a grant application for Si
The minutes record this as “voted,” naming Jennifer Vincent abstaining, but do not say how the other Selectmen voted, so individual votes are not shown.
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“TM motioned: MH second. JV abstain Motion approved.” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Horsfall)
Motion to approve
To approve
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“Motion to approve: IV moved: MH second, approved.” (Motion: Vincent, second: Horsfall)
Approve; TM moved, MH sccond, approved
To approve; TM moved, MH sccond, approved
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“Motion to approve; TM moved, MH sccond, approved.”
Discussion regarding potential policy proposals to clarify Board operations, communication protocols, and workload management as the Board of Selectmen expands to five members; The board discussed preparations for expand
To move to Feb 28 2026 agenda
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“Motion to move to Feb 28 2026 agenda: JV motioned: MH i second. Motion approved.” (Motion: Vincent, second: Horsfall)
Approve of Liquor license Renewal submission to the Alcohclic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC} Review of Tinancial Advisory Committee recommendations regarding whether to pursue the Stale Qualified Bond Program, confi
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“TM motioned: Mil second. Méetion approved.” (Motion: McCrohan)
Review of Tinancial Advisory Committee recommendations regarding whether to pursue the Stale Qualified Bond Program, confirmation of the proposed bond amount, and discussion and possible decision on the use of a Bond Ant
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“JV motioned: TM second. Motion approved.” (Motion: Vincent, second: McCrohan)
Sign Auto Class IL License for Route 24 Auto Recycling, Inc
To sign
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“Motion to sign: JV motioned: MH second. Motion approved.” (Motion: Vincent, second: Horsfall)
Review December 31%, 2025 Open Meeting Law Complaint filed against the Board of Selectmen by Patrick Higgins
To allow
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“Motion to allow: JV motioned: MH second. Motion approved.” (Motion: Vincent, second: Horsfall)
Permanent Solution Statement RTN 4-0052649; RT 24-S Vicinity MM 15.3
To file
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“Motion to file: T motioned; MH second. Motion approved.” (second: Horsfall)
Approve Executive Session Minutes of December 10th; 2025
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“JV motioned: T second. Motion approved.”
To approve
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“Motion to approve: TM motioned: MH second, Motion approved.” (Motion: McCrohan, second: Horsfall)
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“Roll Call Vote: JV aye TM aye MH aye Member | Motion te approve: MHI i motioned: TM second. Motion approved.”
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