The Alford Select Board ordered a cease-and-desist to Berkshire People's Gym for zoning violations. Building inspector and code enforcement officer Matt Kollmer was directed to issue the cease-and-desist order to the fitness facility at 274 East Road, which operated without proper zoning approval.
Alford board addresses well contamination and property dispute. Testing of five town wells through a state environmental initiative found elevated PFAS levels in three samples, with Board of Health staff coordinating remediation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The
Alford Select Board unanimously approves curbside mattress recycling service from Tuff Stuff. The program allows residents to request free pick-up, with Tuff Stuff transporting materials to its facility serving Pittsfield and Dalton and charging residents directly, bringing the town into state
Select Board unanimously approves state salt bid at $74.29 per ton over county alternative. Board member Peggy Rae Henden-Wilson moved to accept the lower state price; Peter Puciloski seconded. Highway Superintendent TJ Horrigan and a staff member will attend salt calibration training October 25.
Alford Select Board establishes FY2023 tax rate, approves three supplemental appropriations totaling $35,400. Chair Charles Ketchen moved approval of $10,400 for highway CDL training, $10,000 for Veteran's Benefits, and $15,000 for the 8 Town Regional School District Planning Board; Peter Puciloski
Select Board meets on water quality, highway paving, vaccine clinic. Board of Health Coordinator Jayne Smith reported water testing for Alford Brook and Green River within normal limits except at a beaver dam site on Wilson Road; the Health Collaborative plans a flu vaccine and COVID booster clinic
Alford Select Board unanimously appoints Election Constable for September primary. The board named Tim Ortwein to the role for the September 6th election at an August 8th meeting. Board of Health Officer Jayne Smith reported Berkshire County remains in green status for Covid protocols and public
Alford Select Board unanimously appoints Bridghe McCracken to Conservation Commission. Henry Flint advocated for the appointment; the board approved without dissent. The board also authorized exploration of a $5,700 Bizhub replacement machine and directed Secretary Roxanne Germain to research a new
Alford Select Board approves $750 stipend for Town Clerk using ARPA funds. Member Peter Puciloski moved and Chair Charles Ketchen seconded the retention payment; the motion passed 2 to 0 with Henden-Wilson abstaining. The board also heard from Lucy Prashker of the 8 Town Regional School District
Alford Select Board approves highway training contract and inspectors in unanimous votes. The board reappointed Ruth Seidler and Ellen Bairstow to the Historic District Commission for one-year terms, approved a CDL training contract for highway staff, and named Karl Cooper electrical inspector and
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