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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

Berkley Selectmen approve $4.9M override and Eagle Scout project

Berkley Selectmen place $4.9M override on spring ballot. The Board voted unanimously to ask voters in May to approve an additional $4,874,558 in property taxes for municipal and school operating expenses and a specialized reserve stabilization fund for fiscal year 2027. Town Administrator Matthew

Berkley S.A.V.E. meeting charts messaging strategy for fiscal crisis response.

Berkley S.A.V.E. committee charts messaging strategy for fiscal crisis awareness. The four-member body, chaired by Chris Sullivan, reviewed progress on community forums and outreach, noting that three forums on Fire/EMS, Police, and Library have been completed and identified staffing challenges and

Berkley S.A.V.E. task force charts messaging strategy on fiscal override.

Berkley S.A.V.E. task force coordinates override outreach strategy at March 2 meeting. Chair Chris Sullivan and members Kate Simons, Nancy Thompson, and Rosanne Kulibaba approved prior minutes and assigned messaging duties: Simons and Kulibaba will draft website content outlining override costs,

Council on Aging approves prior minutes; discusses budget constraints and spring programming.

Berkley Council on Aging approved prior amended minutes and heard a January financial report. Krista Celia presented balances totaling approximately $62,000 across Town Budget Salary, Town Funded Accounts, Formula Grant, Program Donations, and General Donations. The board discussed an upcoming