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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