Alford Select Board approves $5,800 in building improvements and $18,000 digital history project. The board voted unanimously on both expenditures, authorizing Comalli Electric to retrofit fixtures in the Town Offices building for $4,200 and remediate deficiencies across town facilities for $1,600,
Alford Select Board appoints new Assistant Treasurer and advances budget articles. The board unanimously appointed Seana Roche, currently Assistant Treasurer in Sheffield, to the Alford post. Finance Committee approved three budget articles with a 3 percent salary increase for most town employees
Alford's Historic District Commission unanimously approves funding for documentary video project. The commission voted to fund Scott Whitman's documentary about Alford's history using the Alice Pederson memorial fund, designated specifically for historical purposes. Jim Hall agreed to inform the
Alford Select Board discusses Green River Road resurfacing with culvert replacement project. Highway Superintendent TJ Horrigan reported plans to resurface Green River Road from Rowe Road to Crooked Hill Road using $283,000 in accumulated chapter 90 highway funds over the past two years. The
Alford Select Board approves highway snow and ice budget overspending. The board voted unanimously on a motion by Peter Puciloski to authorize overspending in the Snow and Ice account as winter maintenance expenses exceed allocated funds. Highway Superintendent TJ Horrigan noted the budget is
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
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