The Affordable Housing Trust endorsed a state Seasonal Community designation pending annual town meeting approval. Chair Christopher Powell reported that the Berkshire Regional Business Council may lead a public presentation on the designation's advantages, potentially at the March 30 Select Board
Vision Committee discusses charging stations, photo project, candidates event. Chair Joe Roy, Jr. convened members Thomas Lipiczky and Frank Landsberger, with guest John Orloff, a local writer expressing interest in membership. The committee reviewed a rejected charging station application and a
Select Board unanimously advances seasonal community designation to town meeting. Member Kathleen Keresey said the state designation will unlock grants and support affordable housing efforts. The board also unanimously appointed Scott Muir, Emergency Management Director, as primary representative
West Stockbridge Select Board approves Colonial Power contract amendment raising electricity rates. Chair Andrew Krouss, along with members Kathleen Keresey and Tobias Casey, unanimously backed an increase in the town's electricity rate from $0.1375 to $0.1500 per kilowatt-hour effective March,
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
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