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
Select Board addresses police station asbestos discovery in emergency meeting. Director of Public Works Curt Wilton reported that potential asbestos was found during a Police Department renovation walkthrough on January 5, prompting Chair Andrew Krouss to order the station vacated as a
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
Planning Board applicant withdraws Form A subdivision after access way ruled unsafe for fire trucks. Chair Dana Bixby determined that Spencer Place lacks adequate width, road base, and year-round maintenance required for emergency vehicles, citing a December 19 Fire Chief letter and a December 2