Cultural Council approves UniBank donation account, plans 2026 concert series.
The Berkley Cultural Council unanimously approved a UniBank donation account with a QR code after Town Accountant Ashley Haslam determined Venmo was not viable. Treasurer Arlene Medeiros reported no changes to council finances and moved forward with the new system despite associated fees. The
Cultural Council · Meeting of March 5, 2026
BERKLEY — The Berkley Cultural Council unanimously approved a UniBank donation account with a QR code after Town Accountant Ashley Haslam determined Venmo was not viable. Treasurer Arlene Medeiros reported no changes to council finances and moved forward with the new system despite associated fees. The council confirmed all four musicians for the 2026 summer concert series: Paul Sarno (June), Kevin & Tom (July), Emily Narwocki (August), and Movin On (September).
Pops Pizza is confirmed as the food vendor pending Board of Health approval; Stephanie Malloch will request a fee waiver on March 10. Angela Chang will update concert signage and Kelley Larabee will have 15 signs printed; discussion of sponsorship tiers is tabled to April.
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Source: the Cultural Council meeting of March 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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