Rent Control Board holds court-ordered hearing on Mill Pond trailer park rent adjustment. The board unanimously approved fair market value of $319,000 and recurring operating expenses of $122,000 but deferred voting on capital improvement credits pending additional documentation from the owner.
Vision Committee approves website updates, schedules photo review. The committee voted to update its website with new vision and mission statements and scheduled a March 3 special Zoom meeting at 2 p.m. to review potential photographs. Four members were present at the February 10 meeting; Chair Joe
Community Preservation Committee approves four projects, rejects three. The West Stockbridge panel voted to fund a $14,099 playground equipment project, a $9,200 Dog Park improvement package, $24,250 in Old Town Hall upgrades, and a $67,000 Congregational Church ramp (4-1) while rejecting a $58,000
West Stockbridge Planning Board hires regional consultant for subdivision law update. Chairperson Dana Bixby reported engaging the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to coordinate and finalize the town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations, ensure consistency with state law, and identify grant
West Stockbridge Select Board approves housing rehabilitation and transportation grant application. The Board unanimously authorized the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to apply for up to $620,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to assist low- to middle-income residents with
Parks and Recreation Committee approves prior minutes, plans 2026 Memorial Day. Cait Graham moved approval unanimously; the committee then detailed assignments for West Stockbridge's year as the local VFW's rotating parade and ceremony site. Joe Roy will confirm 10 a.m. parade start with the school
The Affordable Housing Trust deferred approval of prior meeting minutes and received an update on a proposed housing and transportation feasibility study. Kathleen Keresey, Select Board Representative, reported that the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission has proposed a $950,000 Block Grant
Select Board appoints library trustee, authorizes Police Station repairs. The board unanimously appointed Peg Korte as Library Trustee to fill a vacancy until May, approved $25,327 in invoices for asbestos testing, removal, and office equipment at the Police Station, and authorized additional
Planning Board unanimously backs letter urging Affordable Housing Trust to pursue aggressive goals. Chair Dana Bixby's draft requests a minimum of 20 to 30 affordable units over five years, potentially scaling to 40 through a combination of development projects and smaller assistance programs, with
West Stockbridge Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved prior minutes and voted to shift from labor-intensive town events toward park improvements. Joe Roy presented a detailed prior-year budget breakdown the committee will submit to the Finance Committee with a request for increased