Government

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

Berkley Board of Assessors approves vendor bills and pursues informal succession planning. Chair Lisa Tetreault, Member Mark Pettey Jr., and Clerk Jeanne Russo voted 3-0 to approve payment of $300 to consultant Gary Hoitt and $165 for the BCAA Annual Meeting in December. Jeanne Russo reported the

Joint Planning Board and Selectmen meeting examines economic development strategy. The kickoff survey drew respondents age 35 and older, with 97 percent Berkley residents identifying small business, restaurants, and grocery stores as top priorities. Five strategic locations were analyzed for

The Berkley Board of Health approved septic plans and certificates of compliance for multiple residential properties on January 13. With Daniel Fournier and Patrick McCrohan present and James Romano absent, the board stamped and signed approvals for 17 Crabapple Drive, 47 Grinnell Street, 7 A&B