Select Board approves prior minutes; police department eyes facility upgrades.
Select Board · Meeting of January 5, 2026
West Stockbridge Select Board heard departmental updates and tabled police station improvements. Police Chief Nicole Miller presented a proposal for facility upgrades addressing officer safety and evidence storage, citing consultations with Building Superintendent Frank Alfonso and Town Accountant Elaine Markham; however, the Board requested further legal review of funding sources and broader facility planning before proceeding. Public Works Director Curt Wilton reported that Mass DOT will fully fund a complete resurfacing of Great Barrington Road (Route 41) and approved two bridge preservation projects, while the town's $112,611.60 Complete Streets program is 60 percent through final design with a target spring 2026 construction start.
Highway Superintendent Stephen VanTassel reported over 70 hours of overtime during a busy winter season with multiple small storms; Fire Chief Vinny Garofoli reported 215 calls in his first full year as Chief.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of January 5, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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