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Government · misc

Council on Aging elects Moroff, Strozyk to leadership posts.

Berkley Council on Aging elects new leadership, reviews year-end finances. Margaret Moroff was elected chairman and Kathleen Strozyk vice chairman at the July 16 meeting. Director Krista Celia presented the FY26 financial report showing town-funded accounts with $87.74 remaining, formula grant

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Conservation Committee reorganizes, continues wetlands hearing

Berkley Conservation Committee elects David Patrick as chair and Mary Kate Moreau as secretary. During its July meeting, the committee continued a public hearing on a proposed horse paddock at 53 Locust Street following concerns from abutters Amanda and Steven Dillon-Abrantes about wetlands

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Council on Aging pauses Mobile Market registrations due to capacity constraints

Council on Aging pauses Mobile Market registrations due to delivery truck capacity. The three-member board, led by Margaret Moroff with Carol Buote and Kathy Strozyk, reviewed fiscal accounts totaling $53,088.02 in combined balances and approved the prior meeting's minutes. The board paused new

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Government · Town Meeting

Berkley Town Meeting approves $27.7M operating budget for FY27.

Berkley approves $27.7M operating budget and authorizes fire apparatus borrowing. The Town Meeting voted unanimously to adopt the FY2027 budget raising $7,194,515 from taxation, $140,000 from certified free cash, and $535,000 from ambulance fees, with debate centered on an 8 percent salary increase

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Berkley Cultural Council confirms Concerts on the Common vendor lineup

Berkley Cultural Council confirms summer concert vendors and balance at $13,685.58. The council unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and confirmed The Shiny Griddle and Tweedy's Treats for all scheduled events, with Katey's Kitchen added for July through September performances. Treasurer

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Berkley Agricultural Commission opens savings account for plaque funds

Berkley Agricultural Commission establishes savings account for plaque revenue. The commission voted unanimously to open a high-interest savings account designated for future land purchases or maintenance of donated property, with potential community garden use. In separate unanimous votes, members

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Berkley Conservation Committee approves five development applications

Berkley Conservation Committee approves five development applications, identifies violations at two sites. The committee unanimously approved three land projects under the Wetlands Protection Act and two duplex developments from Malloch Construction. The Mellos' single-family home at 1 Kellan Way

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Berkley Council on Aging approves laptop, reviews spring budget

Berkley Council on Aging approves laptop purchase, reviews spring budget. Margaret Moroff presided over the May 21 meeting with all five board members in attendance. The council voted to purchase a laptop for the Outreach program using general donations totaling $5,770.91. The board also received

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Government · misc

Selectmen approve $27.6M FY2027 budget, restore teaching positions

Berkley Selectmen unanimously recommend $27.6M FY2027 budget to town meeting. Town Administrator Matthew Chabot presented a Capital Improvement Plan prioritizing a second well for Berkeley Middle School ($110,000), a new police cruiser, upgraded criminal-justice computer systems ($40,000–$45,000),

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Board of Selectmen approves reorganization, hires town accountant and assessor.

Board of Selectmen reorganizes and approves three-year employment contracts. Tabitha McCrohan was unanimously elected Chair following the recent annual town election, with Jennifer Vincent motioning for her appointment. The board voted unanimously to finalize three-year contracts with Ashleigh

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