Alford Select Board approves $176,130 blacktop contract. The board unanimously accepted a bid from Williams Paving of West Stockbridge for paving work, the lowest among four bidders, on a recommendation from Highway Superintendent TJ Horrigan. The board heard a report from Board of Health member
Alford Planning Board approves solar array and two related applications in special session. The board voted unanimously to allow a site plan review for a fixed ground solar array at 281 West Road, with screening requirements including a dogwood tree and ten-foot evergreens; plantings are set for
Planning Board continued three major matters to a special meeting May 19. The solar array application at 281 West Road requires a revised plot plan with property lines, driveway measurements, and specifications for three 10-foot trees needed for year-round visual screening per town regulations;
Alford Select Board approves debt exclusion ballot question for May 20 election. Chair Bruce Schreiber led the board in unanimously backing the debt exclusion, which would exclude facility improvement costs authorized at a November 2024 Special Town Meeting from property tax levy limitations. The
Alford Select Board approves well permit setback variance. Madeline Maggio, owner of 24 Green River Valley Road, sought permission to replace a dry well 40 feet from the road instead of the required 50-foot setback to accommodate removal of trees and fencing. Board of Health Agent Jayne Smith
Alford Select Board approves $5,800 in building improvements and $18,000 digital history project. The board voted unanimously on both expenditures, authorizing Comalli Electric to retrofit fixtures in the Town Offices building for $4,200 and remediate deficiencies across town facilities for $1,600,
Alford Select Board appoints new Assistant Treasurer and advances budget articles. The board unanimously appointed Seana Roche, currently Assistant Treasurer in Sheffield, to the Alford post. Finance Committee approved three budget articles with a 3 percent salary increase for most town employees
Alford's Historic District Commission unanimously approves funding for documentary video project. The commission voted to fund Scott Whitman's documentary about Alford's history using the Alice Pederson memorial fund, designated specifically for historical purposes. Jim Hall agreed to inform the
Alford Select Board discusses Green River Road resurfacing with culvert replacement project. Highway Superintendent TJ Horrigan reported plans to resurface Green River Road from Rowe Road to Crooked Hill Road using $283,000 in accumulated chapter 90 highway funds over the past two years. The
Alford Select Board approves highway snow and ice budget overspending. The board voted unanimously on a motion by Peter Puciloski to authorize overspending in the Snow and Ice account as winter maintenance expenses exceed allocated funds. Highway Superintendent TJ Horrigan noted the budget is