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Board seeks counsel on Zoning Enforcement Officer proposal

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 bridge determinations

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'

Select Board Approves Surviving Spouse Retirement Benefits

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

Select Board hears bridge project progress

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.

Alford Select Board appoints interim Animal Control Officer

Alford Select Board appoints interim Animal Control Officer and Procurement Officer. The board appointed John Drake, the Animal Control Officer from West Stockbridge, as interim ACO for an annual salary of $3,305 and expense account of $500, with Drake suggesting the town explore joining