On Jan 17, 2023 2:48 PM EST Dee Green changed a meeting of Select Board as follows:
BERLIN SELECT BOARD VIRTUAL MEETING Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. NOTICES VIRTUAL MEETING 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 limits on the number of people that may gather in one place due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and as amended since this meeting of the Town of Berlin Select Board 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. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND THE VIRTUAL MEETING VIA: Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/148969555 (RECOMMENDED) **Requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone Or iPhone one-tap US: +16465588656,,148969555# or +13017158592,,148969555# Or Telephone: Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 148 969 555 **Telephone caller codes: *6 to turn on/off microphone; *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to speak Every effort will be made to note the order in which audience members have raised their hands to be ‘called upon’. Discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chair pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, callers must clearly state their name and address before asking a question or making a comment. 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: 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 ADA ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE: Attendees who may need accommodations should contact the Town Administrator/ADA Coordinator at townadmin@townofberlin.com at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings of the Berlin Select Board 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. COFFEE TALK is an open meeting of the Berlin Select Board dedicated to discussing issues and hearing presentations but generally does not include normal board business unless deemed necessary. To prevent any violation of open meeting rules, Selectboard members might be restricted in what they can say or even respond to any item that comes up which is not on the agenda. HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS New State Senator Robyn Kennedy Re-Elected Representative Meghan Kilcoyne Welcome New Fire Chief Mike McQuillen COA/Social Services Director Updates UMass Survey TA Report on Budget/Town Meeting Reminder Department Head Retirements & Recruitments 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. Meeting posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive.to
BERLIN SELECT BOARD VIRTUAL MEETING Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. NOTICES VIRTUAL MEETING 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 limits on the number of people that may gather in one place due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and as amended since this meeting of the Town of Berlin Select Board 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. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND THE VIRTUAL MEETING VIA: Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/148969555 (RECOMMENDED) **Requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone Or iPhone one-tap US: +16465588656,,148969555# or +13017158592,,148969555# Or Telephone: Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 148 969 555 **Telephone caller codes: *6 to turn on/off microphone; *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to speak Every effort will be made to note the order in which audience members have raised their hands to be ‘called upon’. Discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chair pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, callers must clearly state their name and address before asking a question or making a comment. 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: 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 ADA ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE: Attendees who may need accommodations should contact the Town Administrator/ADA Coordinator at townadmin@townofberlin.com at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings of the Berlin Select Board 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. COFFEE TALK is an open meeting of the Berlin Select Board dedicated to discussing issues and hearing presentations but generally does not include normal board business unless deemed necessary. To prevent any violation of open meeting rules, Selectboard members might be restricted in what they can say or even respond to any item that comes up which is not on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve House Bill Number 5426 titled “An Act authorizing the town of Berlin to grant up to two additional all alcoholic beverages licenses not to be drunk on the premises” as approved via Article 4 of the November 8, 2021 Special Town Meeting, and as further revised by the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, version dated December 13, 2022. 2. Approve and release pre-drafted & partial Berlin Select Board open session meeting minutes for January 19, 2023 - with regard to only the immediately-proceeding vote #1 to approve House Bill Number 5426 version dated December 13, 2022. HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS New State Senator Robyn Kennedy Re-Elected Representative Meghan Kilcoyne Welcome New Fire Chief Mike McQuillen COA/Social Services Director Updates UMass Survey TA Report on Budget/Town Meeting Reminder Department Head Retirements & Recruitments 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. Meeting posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive.
So that the meeting notice now reads:
| Town: | Berlin, MA |
| Board: | Select Board |
| Time: | Thursday January 19, 2023 6:30 PM EST |
| Location: | VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY - Zoom.com - details within posting |
| Agenda: | BERLIN SELECT BOARD VIRTUAL MEETING Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. NOTICES VIRTUAL MEETING 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 limits on the number of people that may gather in one place due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and as amended since this meeting of the Town of Berlin Select Board 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. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND THE VIRTUAL MEETING VIA: Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/148969555 (RECOMMENDED) **Requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone Or iPhone one-tap US: +16465588656,,148969555# or +13017158592,,148969555# Or Telephone: Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 148 969 555 **Telephone caller codes: *6 to turn on/off microphone; *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to speak Every effort will be made to note the order in which audience members have raised their hands to be ‘called upon’. Discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chair pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, callers must clearly state their name and address before asking a question or making a comment. 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: 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 ADA ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE: Attendees who may need accommodations should contact the Town Administrator/ADA Coordinator at townadmin@townofberlin.com at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings of the Berlin Select Board 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. COFFEE TALK is an open meeting of the Berlin Select Board dedicated to discussing issues and hearing presentations but generally does not include normal board business unless deemed necessary. To prevent any violation of open meeting rules, Selectboard members might be restricted in what they can say or even respond to any item that comes up which is not on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve House Bill Number 5426 titled “An Act authorizing the town of Berlin to grant up to two additional all alcoholic beverages licenses not to be drunk on the premises” as approved via Article 4 of the November 8, 2021 Special Town Meeting, and as further revised by the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, version dated December 13, 2022. 2. Approve and release pre-drafted & partial Berlin Select Board open session meeting minutes for January 19, 2023 - with regard to only the immediately-proceeding vote #1 to approve House Bill Number 5426 version dated December 13, 2022. HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS New State Senator Robyn Kennedy Re-Elected Representative Meghan Kilcoyne Welcome New Fire Chief Mike McQuillen COA/Social Services Director Updates UMass Survey TA Report on Budget/Town Meeting Reminder Department Head Retirements & Recruitments 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. Meeting posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive. |
| Scheduled By: | Dee Green |
| Posted At: | Nov 25, 2022 3:01 PM EST |
| Last Modified: | Jan 17, 2023 2:48 PM EST |