Alford Finance Committee recommends higher compensation for Town Clerk position. In a 4-1 vote, the committee recommended that the Select Board increase the Town Clerk salary beyond the 5 percent raise previously recommended on March 22, citing expanded duties from changing Massachusetts legal
The Alford Planning Board approved three permits for a new 6,885-square-foot residence at 24 East Road. Alexandra Glover moved to grant special permits for construction within the Stream and Pond Overlay district and the Flood Plain, both motions carrying. The board also approved site plan review
Alford boards approve Annual Town Meeting warrant with clarifications pending. The joint Select Board, Finance Committee, and Alford Link meeting unanimously approved the Annual Town Meeting warrant draft on April 10, pending adjustments to Article 11 on the West Road Bridge project and Finance
Alford Select Board approves ADA accessibility improvements and unanimously backs infrastructure projects. The board unanimously approved a $3,900 contract with All American Fence for East Road Cemetery repairs and a National Grid/Verizon pole petition for Green River Road infrastructure upgrades.
Alford Select Board unanimously approves Gallagher as representative to regional health collaborative. The board approved resident Lee Gallagher on motion by member Peggy Rae Henden-Wilson and seconded by member Peter Puciloski. The board also discussed a significant library service cost increase
Alford Planning Board processes two Special Permit applications. The board voted to continue a public hearing on an application from Daniel and Maya Katz for work at 24 East Road, with no resumption date specified in the minutes. The board also received a Special Permit application from Mark and
Alford Select Board approves transfer, commits to decade-long broadband agreement. The Board unanimously transferred $3,000 from the Highway Department to Machinery Maintenance for a backhoe repair, and appointed Jim Hall to the Affordable Housing Commission. Puciloski reported that Alford Link has
Alford Select Board unanimously approves 6 percent room occupancy tax for March vote. The board voted on the rate following a short-term rental taxation presentation, with the Special Town Meeting scheduled for March 14 at 6 p.m. Board member Peter Puciloski moved the measure, seconded by fellow
Planning Board continues Katz property hearing on 24 East Road to April 30. Applicants Daniel and Maya Katz submitted updated site plans for a proposed 5,415-square-foot residence, including confirmation of fire access via the existing driveway, septic system specifications with two tanks
Alford Select Board requests cost estimates for firehouse storage addition. Select Board members asked the Fire Department to develop cost estimates for an 8-by-30-foot building addition for equipment storage to present at Annual Town Meeting. Board members also approved speed limit sign updates