On Jun 11, 2020 1:08 PM EDT Dee Green changed a meeting of Select Board as follows:
**updated 5/27/2020**
NOTICE/AGENDA
COFFEE TALK with the BERLIN SELECTMEN
(an informal but posted open meeting)
Thursday, June 11, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting(s) only in light of COVID-19 pandemic
NOTICE & AGENDA
NOTICE
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), this meeting of the Town of Berlin Board of Selectmen will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible.
No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. The Town of Berlin will use best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on:
• The Town’s Webpage: http://www.townofberlin.com/berlin-tv.
• The Town’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/townofberlintv
• Approved minutes will be posted to www.mytowngovernment.org/01503.
For this meeting, members of the public who wish to attend the virtual meeting may attend via the Zoom Webinar platform in one of two ways: (1) with both audio & video access, or (2) by telephone/audio only.
Zoom Virtual Meetings
Zoom Meetings provide remote meeting capability for meeting participants and audience members alike. Meeting attendance can be achieved in one of two ways (either way, see log-in directions at the end of this meeting posting):
(1) Video conference (recommended) – requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone (laptop, tablet, smartphone, or PC - there needs to be a camera and microphone to be seen, heard and hear discussion); or
(2) Telephone only – By making a telephone call to a Zoom Meeting access telephone number and entering the meeting ID#. You will be unable to see other meeting participants or any documents presented during the meeting.
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Meetings of the Board of Selectmen are generally recorded for transmission on both the Berlin Cable Television Access Channel and YouTube. Your voice, image and/or telephone number may be recorded.
Presentations:
*Conservation Commission regarding Lohrer Property, 100+ acres, 19 Lyman Road
* Library Septic replacement project
* Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election updates/process
ADJOURNMENT
• Listed agenda items were reasonably anticipated by the Chairman 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.
• Meeting posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive.
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ZOOM WEBINAR: DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE
AUDIO/VIDEO or TELEPHONE-ONLY ACCESS
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jun 11, 2020 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Selectmen Coffee Talk
Please click the link below to join the webinar: (GOOD because provides audio and visual connection – requires internet/camera/microphone connectivity)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86121943982
Or iPhone one-tap : (GOOD because provides audio/visual connectivity)
US: +13126266799,,86121943982# or +16465588656,,86121943982#
Or Telephone: (provides AUDIO connectivity only)
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US:
+1 646 558 8656 - New York City, New York
+1 312 626 6799 - Chicago, Illinois
+1 301 715 8592 – Maryland/Metro Washington, D.C. area
+1 346 248 7799 – Houston, Texas
+1 669 900 9128 – San Jose, California
+1 253 215 8782 – Washington State
Webinar ID: 86121943982
International numbers available at: https://zoom.us/u/abFKK3MJXD
Telephone callers – In-call codes you may use are:
• *6 to turn your phone microphone on and off
• *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to be called on from the audience.
Every effort will be made to note the order in which audience members have raised their hand to be ‘called upon’. However, please note that outside of public hearings, discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chairman pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law.
When recognized by the Chair, the caller must clearly state his/her name and address before asking a question or making a comment.
*END* to **updated 6/11/2020** NOTICE/AGENDA VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING COFFEE TALK 6.0 with the BERLIN SELECTMEN (an informal but posted open meeting) Thursday, June 11, 2020 Starting at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting(s) only in light of COVID-19 pandemic Use the SAME log in information to participate in each meeting NOTICE & AGENDA NOTICE Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), this meeting of the Town of Berlin Board of Selectmen will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. The Town of Berlin will use best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on: • The Town’s Webpage: http://www.townofberlin.com/berlin-tv. • The Town’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/townofberlintv • Approved minutes will be posted to www.mytowngovernment.org/01503. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to attend the virtual meeting may attend via the Zoom Webinar platform in one of two ways: (1) with both audio & video access, or (2) by telephone/audio only. Zoom Virtual Meetings Zoom Meetings provide remote meeting capability for meeting participants and audience members alike. Meeting attendance can be achieved in one of two ways (either way, see log-in directions at the end of this meeting posting): (1) Video conference (recommended) – requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone (laptop, tablet, smartphone, or PC - there needs to be a camera and microphone to be seen, heard and hear discussion); or (2) Telephone only – By making a telephone call to a Zoom Meeting access telephone number and entering the meeting ID#. You will be unable to see other meeting participants or any documents presented during the meeting. *********************************** AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS - Meetings of the Board of Selectmen are generally recorded for transmission on both the Berlin Cable Television Access Channel and YouTube. Your voice, image and/or telephone number may be recorded. INTRODUCTIONS • 7:05-7:20PM Conservation Commission regarding Lohrer Property, 100+ acres, 19 Lyman Road • Library Septic replacement project • Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election updates/process • Police Chief Thomas Galvin - Community Policing – Addressing Racism ADJOURNMENT • Listed agenda items were reasonably anticipated by the Chairman 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. • Meeting posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive. ************** ZOOM WEBINAR: DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE AUDIO/VIDEO or TELEPHONE-ONLY ACCESS When: Jun 11, 2020 7:00 PM Eastern Time Topic: Open Meeting of the Berlin Board of Selectmen - Coffee Talk Join by webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86121943982 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,86121943982# or +16465588656,,86121943982# Or Telephone: Dial +1 646 558 8656 - New York City, New York or +1 312 626 6799 - Chicago, Illinois Webinar ID: 86121943982 Telephone callers – In-call codes you may use are: • *6 to turn your phone microphone on and off • *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to be called on from the audience. Every effort will be made to note the order in which audience members have raised their hand to be ‘called upon’. However, please note that outside of public hearings, discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chairman pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, the caller must clearly state his/her name and address before asking a question or making a comment. *END*
So that the meeting notice now reads:
| Town: | Berlin, MA |
| Board: | Select Board |
| Time: | Thursday June 11, 2020 7:00 PM EDT |
| Location: | VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY - Zoom.com - details within posting |
| Agenda: | **updated 6/11/2020** NOTICE/AGENDA VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING COFFEE TALK 6.0 with the BERLIN SELECTMEN (an informal but posted open meeting) Thursday, June 11, 2020 Starting at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting(s) only in light of COVID-19 pandemic Use the SAME log in information to participate in each meeting NOTICE & AGENDA NOTICE Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), this meeting of the Town of Berlin Board of Selectmen will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. The Town of Berlin will use best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on: • The Town’s Webpage: http://www.townofberlin.com/berlin-tv. • The Town’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/townofberlintv • Approved minutes will be posted to www.mytowngovernment.org/01503. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to attend the virtual meeting may attend via the Zoom Webinar platform in one of two ways: (1) with both audio & video access, or (2) by telephone/audio only. Zoom Virtual Meetings Zoom Meetings provide remote meeting capability for meeting participants and audience members alike. Meeting attendance can be achieved in one of two ways (either way, see log-in directions at the end of this meeting posting): (1) Video conference (recommended) – requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone (laptop, tablet, smartphone, or PC - there needs to be a camera and microphone to be seen, heard and hear discussion); or (2) Telephone only – By making a telephone call to a Zoom Meeting access telephone number and entering the meeting ID#. You will be unable to see other meeting participants or any documents presented during the meeting. *********************************** AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS - Meetings of the Board of Selectmen are generally recorded for transmission on both the Berlin Cable Television Access Channel and YouTube. Your voice, image and/or telephone number may be recorded. INTRODUCTIONS • 7:05-7:20PM Conservation Commission regarding Lohrer Property, 100+ acres, 19 Lyman Road • Library Septic replacement project • Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election updates/process • Police Chief Thomas Galvin - Community Policing – Addressing Racism ADJOURNMENT • Listed agenda items were reasonably anticipated by the Chairman 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. • Meeting posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive. ************** ZOOM WEBINAR: DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE AUDIO/VIDEO or TELEPHONE-ONLY ACCESS When: Jun 11, 2020 7:00 PM Eastern Time Topic: Open Meeting of the Berlin Board of Selectmen - Coffee Talk Join by webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86121943982 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,86121943982# or +16465588656,,86121943982# Or Telephone: Dial +1 646 558 8656 - New York City, New York or +1 312 626 6799 - Chicago, Illinois Webinar ID: 86121943982 Telephone callers – In-call codes you may use are: • *6 to turn your phone microphone on and off • *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to be called on from the audience. Every effort will be made to note the order in which audience members have raised their hand to be ‘called upon’. However, please note that outside of public hearings, discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chairman pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, the caller must clearly state his/her name and address before asking a question or making a comment. *END* |
| Scheduled By: | Dee Green |
| Posted At: | Apr 28, 2020 7:46 PM EDT |
| Last Modified: | Jun 11, 2020 1:08 PM EDT |