Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026

This week's Berkley obituary notices column carries one entry: Dutra, Michael J. Sr., age 76, who died August 16, 2026. He is listed as a Berkley, Massachusetts resident, and funeral arrangements are under the care of Norton Memorial Funeral Home. No additional biographical details, suc…

Obituary notices, week of August 10, 2026 through August 16, 2026

One Berkley-resident obituary was published this week: Dutra, Michael J., who died Sunday, August 16, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of Norton Memorial Funeral Home in Norton. No further biographical detail, service information, or memorial-donation instructions were available in…

Obituary notices, week of July 27, 2026 through August 2, 2026

This week's Berkley obituary notices column carries one entry: Bryer, James, age 73, of Berkley, who died July 28, 2026. His arrangements are posted under the care of O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home via Echovita; the posted notice did not include further biographical or service detail. No oth…

This Week in Berkley: Jul 5 - Jul 11

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Obituary notices, week of July 6, 2026 through July 12, 2026

One Berkley obituary is listed for the week of July 6–12, 2026: Allen, Michael J., of Berkley, died July 7, 2026. Arrangements were under the care of Hathaway Family Funeral Homes. No additional biographical detail was available from the source at time of publication. Full obituary at E…

Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

This week's Berkley obituary column carries one notice: Antonelli, Randy, 78, of Berkley, who died June 30, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Antonelli, four children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Drolette Funeral Se…

Berkley Town Meeting approves $27.7M operating budget for FY27.

Berkley approves $27.7M operating budget and authorizes fire apparatus borrowing. The Town Meeting voted unanimously to adopt the FY2027 budget raising $7,194,515 from taxation, $140,000 from certified free cash, and $535,000 from ambulance fees, with debate centered on an 8 percent salary increase

Selectmen approve $27.6M FY2027 budget, restore teaching positions

Berkley Selectmen unanimously recommend $27.6M FY2027 budget to town meeting. Town Administrator Matthew Chabot presented a Capital Improvement Plan prioritizing a second well for Berkeley Middle School ($110,000), a new police cruiser, upgraded criminal-justice computer systems ($40,000–$45,000),

Board of Selectmen approves reorganization, hires town accountant and assessor.

Board of Selectmen reorganizes and approves three-year employment contracts. Tabitha McCrohan was unanimously elected Chair following the recent annual town election, with Jennifer Vincent motioning for her appointment. The board voted unanimously to finalize three-year contracts with Ashleigh

Berkley Board of Health approves septic plans, well permits at May 12 meeting.

Board of Health approves septic plans and well permits for Berkley residences. Chair James Romano, Clerk Daniel Fournier, and Member Patrick McCrohan met May 12 and unanimously approved septic plans for properties at 7 Eric Drive, 47 Elm Street, 164 Bryant Street, and 59 South Main Street. The

Cultural Council approves membership changes, advances summer concert plans.

The Berkley Cultural Council unanimously approved a restructured membership slate and advanced planning for its summer Concerts on the Common series. Treasurer Arlene Medeiros reported a balance of $13,726.64 and unveiled a new online donation system with transaction fees ranging from $2.50 to $10

Conservation Commission approves garage project, continues house-project hearing

Berkley Conservation Commission approves garage at 708 Berkley Street; voids single-family house decision. Chairman David Patrick, with members Jeff Cuttner and Mary Kate Moreau, unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance for garage and site work in a wetland buffer zone, with fees paid and

Selectmen approve annual warrant with $900,000 fire apparatus authorization

Berkley Selectmen unanimously approved the final Annual Town Meeting Warrant, authorizing up to $900,000 in borrowing for a new fire apparatus and establishing an override stabilization fund for schools. Board Chair Jennifer Vincent and member Tabitha McCrohan led a detailed Fiscal Year 2027 budget

Berkley Board of Selectmen approves two resignations and waives fence permit fee

Berkley Selectmen accept two resignations and waive building permit fee. The Board of Selectmen unanimously accepted resignations from Diane Maxwell of the Conservation Commission and Paul Megna of the Planning Board, and voted unanimously to waive the building permit fee for the Crosby-Couto