Finance Committee backs Southern Berkshire Hills merger on financial grounds. The committee voted 4 in favor, 1 abstain, recommending town approval of the regional school district agreement following analysis of operating and capital costs under merger versus status-quo scenarios. Two votes will be
Alford Select Board approves energy plan with Colonial Power, authorizes tree removal. The board unanimously accepted the Municipal Aggregation Plan, clearing the way for a public hearing on the energy proposal. Members also voted unanimously to remove two trees at Town Hall: a Norway Maple that
The Alford Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit for a 1,800-linear-foot driveway extension on West Road. Architect Dana Bixby sought approval to extend a common driveway to a future house site outside the Scenic Mountain Act district, with grades averaging 6 percent and no blasting
Alford Select Board sets uniform tax rate after valuing town land at $354 million. Board member Peter Puciloski moved the motion to establish the FY 2024 uniform rate, and it passed unanimously. The board simultaneously approved three municipal appointments: Carol Saginaw to the Alford Historic
Select Board approves West Road Bridge land taking and zoning special permit. The Board unanimously authorized an eminent domain taking for the West Road project, awarding $34,375 in total damages to affected landowners, with Chair Charles Ketchen authorized to execute all necessary documents. In a
Planning Board approves Special Permit for existing West Road driveway. Architect Dana Bixby and applicant Chris Cannon secured approval for a 1,868-foot private driveway at 139 West Road; the Fire Chief has already approved the route, though applicants must construct a required turnout by
Alford Select Board approves special permit with conditions. The board granted a permit for an accessory structure at 65 Green River Road, requiring owner Lisa Roth to permanently remove the structure's kitchen, prohibit short-term rental use, and submit to annual inspections. Board members Charles
Alford Select Board unanimously places 140,000-dollar highway vehicle purchase on town warrant. Peggy Rae Henden-Wilson moved to place a 2024 F-600 truck article on the July 25 Special Town Meeting warrant, seconded by Peter Puciloski; funding will draw from Stabilization reserves. The highway
Alford Planning Board continued a special permit hearing for a West Road development project after an abutter raised concerns about potential well damage from blasting. Architect Dana Bixby withdrew the driveway special permit application, stating the grade does not exceed six percent, and proposed
Alford Select Board approves highway repairs, appoints constable to three-year term. The board unanimously approved payment for plow truck repairs from the Snow and Ice account, unanimously accepted a Green Toad Tree Healthcare bid for ornamental tree fertilization, and unanimously appointed Peter
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