Alford Select Board appoints Hall to ADA walkway lighting, approves truck home access. At the January 22 meeting, the board unanimously appointed Select Board member Jim Hall to assist Highway Superintendent Horrigan and contractor EDM on ADA walkway lighting design, and authorized the Highway
Alford Select Board unanimously appoints 14-member panel for the town's 250th anniversary celebration. The slate includes Krista Annenberg, Shirley Mueller, Nancy Johnson, Cheryl Raifstanger, Jean Raifstanger, Beth Schaeffer, Nevin Shalit, Bill Shein, Linda Volpano, Michael Wilcox, Samantha
Alford Select Board votes to end hybrid meetings beginning January 8. The board voted 2 to 1 to discontinue hybrid meeting options, with Peggy Rae Henden-Wilson and Charles Ketchen in favor and Peter Puciloski opposed. The board unanimously approved $3,700 in additional costs for an ADA walkway
Alford Select Board addresses 36-percent ambulance cost increase. Public Health Officer Jayne Smith reported that Southern Berkshire Ambulance charges jumped 36 percent across all district service towns. Board member Peggy Rae Henden-Wilson requested presentations from SBA and comparable cost and
Alford Select Board appoints members to two town boards. The Select Board unanimously approved appointments of Cia Elkin to the Conservation Commission and Cia Elkin and Lenita Cobb to the Board of Registrars. In other business, the Board of Health reported a flu and COVID vaccine clinic scheduled
The Alford Select Board unanimously approved eminent domain takings for West Road bridge improvements on October 16. The Board acquired a temporary easement at 301 West Road and a permanent easement at 307 West Road, awarding $2,540 in combined damages to affected property owners, with
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
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
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
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