Planning Board unanimously approves special permit for 636-foot driveway. The board granted the permit under Alford Zoning Bylaw Section 7.5.3 to serve a proposed 4,000-square-foot two-story residence at 30 North Egremont Road for Robert and Eileen Rominger, subject to final signoff from the fire
Alford Select Board approves $10K boiler replacement contract. Highway Supervisor Casey Searing reported the Town Hall boiler, 30 years old with unavailable replacement parts, requires replacement. The board unanimously approved a $9,976.57 contract from Independent Heating, with installation
Select Board approves ADU with three-car garage at 274 East Road. Member Peter Puciloski moved to approve the special permit for the accessory structure, greater than 20 feet and containing 600 feet of gross floor area; Chair Bruce Schreiber seconded, and the board voted unanimously. The septic
Planning Board approves ADU with garage at 274 East Road. The board voted unanimously to move forward with Timothy J. Scholler and David J. Press's proposal, which includes a shared septic system approved by Conservation and Board of Health. The approval requires Selectboard endorsement and
Alford Select Board names permanent Highway Superintendent. Casey Searing was unanimously appointed as the permanent Highway Superintendent, with Matthew Ketchen named to the third man position. The board also scheduled a special permit hearing for an accessory structure greater than 600 square
The Alford Select Board unanimously approves amendment to expand the regional health partnership. The board unanimously approved an amendment to the Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Inter Municipal Agreement, allowing the cooperative to expand from 10 to 12 member towns with expanded
Alford Select Board refers zoning officer proposal to counsel. Member Peter Puciloski asked about creating a Zoning Enforcement Officer position, citing Building Inspector Matt Kollmer's divided duties between Alford and Great Barrington. Secretary Roxanne Germain will seek guidance from Town
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.
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