Alford Select Board appoints animal inspector as Finance Committee approves FY2025 budget. Peter Puciloski moved to appoint Thomas Horrigan as Animal Inspector, with Peggy Rae Henden-Wilson seconding; the motion passed unanimously. The Finance Committee, reporting through Joan Rogers, approved the
Alford Select Board approves ARPA allocation, marks 250th anniversary with signs. Charles Ketchen, Peggy Rae Henden-Wilson, and Peter Puciloski unanimously approved a $45,000 allocation of remaining ARPA funds to Alford Link for network infrastructure upgrades. The board also authorized eight
Alford Planning Board grants site plan approval for solar installation. The board unanimously approved a 1,332-square-foot, 12-foot-tall solar array on the Paskin property at 290 East Road, dated February 8, 2024, with a condition requiring naturalized evergreen plantings to screen the western side
Alford Select Board discovers major property ownership issue complicating ADA walkway plan. The Board designated three light post locations near the town's school building and reviewed Highway Department cost estimates of approximately $19,000 for broom brushed concrete finish, with stained and
Alford Select Board appoints Hall to ADA walkway lighting, approves truck home access. At the January 22 meeting, the board unanimously appointed Select Board member Jim Hall to assist Highway Superintendent Horrigan and contractor EDM on ADA walkway lighting design, and authorized the Highway
Alford Planning Board unanimously approves amended permits for Volpano property at 220 West Road. The Board granted an amended Special Permit and site plan review authorizing construction modifications made during a project initially approved in 2019, including relocation of the septic tank outside
Alford Select Board unanimously appoints 14-member panel for the town's 250th anniversary celebration. The slate includes Krista Annenberg, Shirley Mueller, Nancy Johnson, Cheryl Raifstanger, Jean Raifstanger, Beth Schaeffer, Nevin Shalit, Bill Shein, Linda Volpano, Michael Wilcox, Samantha
Alford Planning Board schedules December 18 site visit for proposed solar installation. Board members heard from Brian Torrico of Grenergy Solar about a 10-12 foot tall ground-mounted array planned for 290 East Road, sited in a gully with hedgerow screening to minimize visibility from the road. The
Alford Select Board votes to end hybrid meetings beginning January 8. The board voted 2 to 1 to discontinue hybrid meeting options, with Peggy Rae Henden-Wilson and Charles Ketchen in favor and Peter Puciloski opposed. The board unanimously approved $3,700 in additional costs for an ADA walkway
Alford Select Board addresses 36-percent ambulance cost increase. Public Health Officer Jayne Smith reported that Southern Berkshire Ambulance charges jumped 36 percent across all district service towns. Board member Peggy Rae Henden-Wilson requested presentations from SBA and comparable cost and