Skip to content
TownbriefEgremont
Sign in Subscribe
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Egremont, Massachusetts · Change town
Section

Government

The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.

100 stories

Government · Select Board

Select Board Approves Utility Poles, Police Recruitment Bonus

Egremont Select Board approved utility poles for National Grid and backed a police sign-on bonus program. The board unanimously approved National Grid's request to install two utility poles on Jug End Road to serve a new property being constructed.

Townbrief news summary ·
Government · Board of Health

Board Approves Septic Variance for Baldwin Hill Residence

Egremont Board of Health unanimously approved a septic system variance for a Baldwin Hill residence. The board voted 2-0 to grant Local Upgrade Approvals for 10 Baldwin Hill South, allowing reductions to the leach field and property line setback under maximum feasible compliance following a failed

Townbrief news summary ·
Government · Select Board

Select Board approves van driver appointments

Egremont Select Board approved van driver appointments and fire truck surplus. The board unanimously appointed Theodore Jurgenson and Anthony Terry as part-time van drivers for the Transportation Department, requiring minimum 8-hour-per-week commitment. The board voted to declare a 2008 Pierce

Townbrief news summary ·
Government · Green Committee

Green Committee organizes October 10 materials collection event

Egremont Green Committee planned October 10 materials collection event with three service stations. Chair Emily Eyre confirmed the event will run 1 to 3 p.m., offering VitalShred document shredding, freon removal at $15 per appliance, and fabric and book collection through CMRK.

Townbrief news summary ·
Government · Board of Health

Board of Health approves septic plans and plunge pool permits

Egremont Board of Health approved septic plans for three properties and required a separate permit for Prospect plunge pools. Chairman Charles Ogden and board member Ellen Maggio voted unanimously to approve septic systems for new construction on Greenwood Circle and upgrades at 34 Millard Road and

Townbrief news summary ·
Government · Select Board

Select Board Votes to Keep Web Administrator as Paid Position

Egremont Select Board voted 2 to 1 to retain the Web Administration position. The board retained the $48-per-hour employee role with a maximum 12-hour weekly schedule, capped at $26,417.16 through June 30. In separate unanimous votes, the board appointed Alexander Scarbro as on-call firefighter,

Townbrief news summary ·
Government · Select Board

Select Board approves PFAS treatment contract and appointments

Egremont Select Board approved PFAS treatment and multiple personnel appointments, including pet policy. The board approved a $28,035.50 contract with B&T Pump and Well Service for a PFAS treatment unit at Town Hall and the Police Department, funded by a $38,000 state grant, with final approval

Townbrief news summary ·
Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves Form A for Proctor property division

Egremont Planning Board approved a Form A land division for the Proctor property. The approval allows Charlie Proctor to retain the main house and old barn complex while selling remaining buildings. Chair Mary McGurn presided; both the property division and a revised Site Plan Review fee schedule

Townbrief news summary ·
Government · Water Commission

Water Commission notes debt reduction, updates meter installation

Egremont Water Commission reported improved debt collection as outstanding balances fell to $1,300 from $33,000 over the past two to three years. Chair Mary Brazie led the meeting with in-person members Judi Goodman and Lucinda Fenn-Vermeulen; Licensed Operator/Clerk Taylor Thompson attended but

Townbrief news summary ·

Get Egremont's town government news by email, free. One briefing each morning.

Share this story

Email Text Facebook X

Anyone can open a shared story. Members' stories show the free part and a sign-up line to people who are not members.