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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

Berkley Conservation Committee approves negative determination for Grove Street building project. The committee, chaired by David Patrick and including members Diane Maxwell and Jeff Cuttner, unanimously found that construction at 19 Grove Street, represented by Tom Morris of Zenith Consulting