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.
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
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
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.
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
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,
Egremont Select Board voted 2-1 to halt web administrator billing pending employment clarification. Vice Chair Judi Goodman and Member Mary Brazie voted on August 24 to direct web administrator Mary McGurn to stop billing for additional work while the town seeks legal counsel regarding her
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
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
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