Alford Conservation Commission issues two determinations for Harrison Calkins bridge repairs. The Commission issued a Positive Determination for Mark Giarrusso's bridge repair project at 12 Harrison Calkins Road, requiring a Notice of Intent due to work within the high water mark. David Margulies'
Alford Select Board adopts post-employment benefits for surviving spouses of retirement system members. Chair Bruce Schreiber moved the policy, which pays surviving spouses 75 percent of benefits until death or remarriage for employees vested in the Berkshire County Retirement System; Member Peter
Alford Select Board hears bridge construction progress and reviews administrative updates. Highway Superintendent Casey Searing reported that West Road Bridge approaches will be poured August 26 and 27, with utility relocation scheduled for mid-September and deck paving pending favorable weather.
Alford Select Board appoints interim Animal Control Officer and Procurement Officer. The board appointed John Drake, the Animal Control Officer from West Stockbridge, as interim ACO for an annual salary of $3,305 and expense account of $500, with Drake suggesting the town explore joining
Alford Select Board appoints interim Highway Superintendent with mentor consultant. The Board voted unanimously to engage Monty Green as consultant mentor at $45 per hour while appointing Casey Searing as interim Highway Superintendent on a 2-0-1 vote, with Board Member Charles Ketchen abstaining
The Select Board approved summer Sunday hours for the Transfer Station in response to weekend dumping by residents and day-trippers. The facility will open Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. beginning May 1 through the second Sunday in October, with part-time employees paid $75 per shift; the town must
Alford Select Board unanimously reappoints Scott to three-year AHDC term. Peter Puciloski moved to extend Julie Scott's tenure on the Alford Historic District Commission for three years, with Chair Bruce Schreiber seconding; the motion passed unanimously. Board also received reports from the Board
Alford Select Board unanimously approves five thousand dollars for cardboard compactor pad. The board authorized the five thousand dollar carryforward from the Sanitation account, with Chair Bruce Schreiber moving and member Charles Ketchen seconding. Member Peter Puciloski, arriving at 6:30 p.m.,
Planning Board approves Green River Road garage addition with lighting and driveway conditions. The Board, with three voting members present, unanimously approved the site plan for Steven Shoyer's application at 197 Green River Road, requiring Alexandra Glover to mandate dark-sky-compliant lighting
Alford Select Board addresses highway paving and school governance. Highway Supervisor TJ Horrigan reported on a paving project contract pending board review and signature; Chair Bruce Schreiber will attend an Egremont Select Board meeting on mattress recycling. SBRSD representative Carl Stewart