Government

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