Alford Select Board votes to research town charter. Chair Bruce Schreiber inquired with the Massachusetts Attorney General's office to locate the document; the office charges $25 per hour after two free hours with research expected to take approximately four hours and cost about $100. Peter
Alford board unanimously votes $2M Prop 2½ borrowing authorization. The Select Board approved $2 million in borrowing to be submitted to the annual town meeting. In the same meeting, the board created a Capital Projects Committee with representatives from the Select Board, Finance Committee,
Alford Select Board approves municipal aggregation program saving 22 percent on electric rates. The board approved a municipal aggregation program, locking in a rate of 0.11450 for seven months on the basic electric option through Colonial Power, compared to the current National Grid rate of
Alford Select Board addresses property permits, Federal grant, and union committee appointment. The board reviewed insurance premium reduction opportunities through MIIA and heard from Jayne Smith regarding a well permit for 274 East Road, recommending water quality testing at a certified
Alford Select Board sets January energy bid timeline. The board received preliminary rate estimates from National Grid (0.14-0.16 per kilowatt hour), Colonial Power (0.11 per kilowatt hour for seven months), and renewable energy options ahead of final bids in January. The board deferred decisions
The Alford Select Board directs town counsel to pursue short-term rental registration enforcement. Secretary Roxanne Germain reported only three property owners submitted properly completed agreements; the Board directed Town Counsel to draft cease and desist letters to non-compliant operators. The
Alford Select Board pursues standalone municipal power aggregation with April 2025 launch. The board selected this approach, requiring no new town funding, with Chair Bruce Schreiber and Tim Ortwein to determine contract terms based on December bids and January resident notification. Existing
Alford Select Board approves $20,000 audit from Free Cash, first since 2020. Town Treasurer Roxanne Germain requested the allocation, noting that the bank may require an audit if the board approves borrowing authorization. Chair Bruce Schreiber moved the motion, seconded by member Peter Puciloski,
Alford schedules special town meeting for November 19. The Select Board cleared the date to consider an Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw signed into state legislation and set to take effect in February 2025. The Planning Board will coordinate with Town Counsel to draft the article. Highway
Alford Select Board unanimously approves $13,680 estimate for Town Hall roof repair. Chair Bruce Schreiber made the motion, seconded by Member Peter Puciloski, with Highway Superintendent TJ Horrigan presenting the estimate from Kuhn Copper; the town plans to seek voter approval for funds at a