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Green Committee approves FY2027 budget; plans April roadside cleanup.

Green Committee approves FY2027 budget of $275 and plans April cleanup. Chair Emily Eyre led the February 10th meeting, with members present in person and via Zoom, to discuss succession planning as member Juliette Haas approaches November retirement and to advance research into "Too Good to Go"

Water Commission charts dam alternatives with Tighe & Bond

Water Commission reviews dam design alternatives with Tighe & Bond engineers. Chair Mary Brazie, Vice-Chair Lucinda Fenn-Vermuelen, and Water Operator Nate Stalker met with Tighe & Bond representatives Daniel Buttrick and Amber Boles, who presented rehabilitation and removal options; the team

Egremont Historical Commission reduces demolition delay to six months.

Egremont Historical Commission votes to shorten demolition delay in preservation bylaw. Co-Chair Rebecca Turner moved to reduce the delay period from one year to six months; Co-Chair Alex Langshure seconded, and the motion passed 3 to 0, with Co-Chair Francis Nestor abstaining. Nestor reported that

Select Board approves utility pole and Democratic Party events.

Egremont Select Board unanimously approves utility pole and two Democratic events. Steven Hayward of National Grid presented a request for a new pole at 15 Mill Road, which the board voted to approve. The Egremont Democratic Committee received unanimous approval for a candidate forum April 12 at 2

Planning Board and Housing Trust outline dual path for short-term rental regulation

Planning Board and Municipal Housing Trust unite on short-term rental regulation strategy. Chair Mary McGurn announced the Planning Board will draft zoning language defining STRs and specifying permitted districts--requiring a two-thirds Town Meeting vote--while the Trust develops operational