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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

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