Berkley Library Trustees hire new children's librarian and advance construction. New Children's Librarian Jenni Bentley began work September 15 with hopes of boosting story time participation. The building committee successfully negotiated architect pricing for the construction grant, though the
Berkley Public Library Trustees approve financial audit to address missing donations account deposits. Director Carol Buote raised concerns about missing deposits, prompting the board to schedule a comprehensive audit with results due by April 14, 2026. Buote is preparing fiscal year 2027 budget
Berkley Library Trustees cap digital resource costs at $675 monthly. At the August 26 meeting, Chairperson Paula Dugan, Trustees Megan Silva and Dean Larabee, and Director Carol Buote addressed rising Hoopla expenses; Trustee Larabee recommended and the Director accepted the monthly cap. The board
Berkley Library Building Committee advances design competition to interviews. The committee unanimously voted to invite three architectural firms — CBT, LLB, and Taylor & Burns — to interview on July 14 for the opportunity to serve as lead and alternate designers for the library building project.
Berkley Selectboard advances $4.9 million override and approves state earmarks. Town Administrator Matthew Chabot presented a Proposition 2.5 override plan allocating approximately $3.12 million in year-one departmental investment (62 percent to schools, 14 percent to Fire/EMS, 13 percent to
Berkley Board of Health denies one septic plan, approves three. At its February 10 meeting, the three-member board voted 2-1 to deny septic plans for 23 Water Street after consultant Nyles Zager found the design violated Massachusetts nitrogen loading regulations (310 CMR 15.214); Daniel Fournier
Berkley S.A.V.E. committee plans public forums on municipal service cuts and budget sustainability. Chair Chris Sullivan reported that Fire Department staffing reductions would slow emergency response times and increase reliance on out-of-town EMS. The committee confirmed forums on Police (February
Berkley selectmen green-light $74.2 million school construction contract. The board voted unanimously to authorize Chair Jennifer Vincent to execute all general contractor documents and award the Berkley Community School project to Great Builders. In parallel votes, the board appointed Mary Kate
S.A.V.E. Task Force launches public forums on town finances. Chair Roseanne Kulibaba and members Nancy Thompson, Kate Simons, and Clerk Chris Sullivan reaffirmed the Task Force's mission as an informational and educational body. Monthly public forums and newsletters will begin in March, primarily
Council on Aging unanimously approves two FY27 budget proposals. Director Krista Celia presented a six percent reduction budget and a needs-based budget, both approved without dissent by Chair Margaret Moroff and the full board. The December financial report showed combined dedicated funds and
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