Information for Meeting of Select Board
Monday October 23, 2023 7:00 PM EDT

BERLIN SELECT BOARD OPEN MEETING
Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
Select Board Office 206, 2nd Floor Berlin Town Offices, 23 Linden St., Berlin, MA 01503

RECORDING NOTICE

Generally, meetings of the Berlin Select Board are recorded and transmitted on both the Berlin Cable Television Access Channel and YouTube. Your voice, image, and/or telephone number may be recorded.

The Town of Berlin will use its best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or another comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on:

1. The Town’s Webpage: http://www.townofberlin.com/berlin-tv
2. The Town’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/townofberlintv
3. Approved minutes will be posted to: www.mytowngovernment.org/01503

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE

Attendees who may need accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator at coadirector@townofberlin.com at least 48 hours before the meeting.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

The Town of Berlin does not discriminate due to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, genetic information, homelessness, citizenship, or any other class protected by state or federal law.”

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 16, 2023 - regular & executive session

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
General Department Update(s):	Accounting
7:00 PM CONTINUATION of Earth Works Public Hearing opened 7/24/23 regarding the application filed by Michelle Busconi on behalf of Berlin Realty Land Trust for permission to import 2,100 cubic yards of earth material at 231 Sawyer Hill Road (to be further continued to 10/23/23 pending further information from the applicant)
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/CORRESPONDENCE
http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports

OLD BUSINESS
Amend Date for Clover Road Brewing Co. for Recreation Committee’s Fall Fest One Day Liquor License to 10/29/23
Discuss/Vote on One Day Special Liquor License Policy
Discuss/Vote on Comfort Dog Policy
Discuss/Vote on Building Use Policy

NEW BUSINESS
Discuss/Vote to Sign Joint FinCom/Select Board FY24 Budget Letter to BBRSD
Discuss/Vote on Opting In to MassDevelopment PACE Program
Reappointment - Virginia Zukatynski - Board of Appeals - term through 11/30/2028
(Bd of Appeals voted to re-appoint 10/11/2023)

BOARD QUESTIONS ON AGENDAS/LIAISON UPDATES

ADJOURNMENT

The listed agenda items were reasonably anticipated by the Chair and may be discussed at the meeting. Other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Items may be taken out of printed order. Board meetings must be posted per the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive.