The Egremont Planning Board unanimously approved a Form A for the Parsons property on July 22, 2026. The application followed the Select Board's exercise of its right of first refusal on a Chapter 61 protected parcel. The Board continued developing its Site Plan Review fee schedule, retaining a
Egremont Select Board approved a liquor license change for Prospect Operating LLC. The establishment at 50 Prospect Lake Road won permission to convert from two general on premises pouring licenses to a single hotel license following a public hearing before Chair Lucinda Vermeulen and Vice Chair
The Municipal Housing Trust agreed to pursue $58,000 in state seasonal communities funding for water and sewer infrastructure improvements to support housing units, with proposal review scheduled for August 3 before an August 28 deadline. Brett Roberts of Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
Egremont Select Board unanimously approved a $960,000 workforce housing mortgage for Community Development Corporation. Chair Lucinda Fenn-Vermeulen, Vice Chair Judi Goodman, and Member Mary Brazie voted to allow the organization to place a mortgage to secure construction financing at the July 14
Green Committee voted to continue $300 Recycling Rules Widget funding and expand its promotion through a new flyer, website presence, and QR code signage. Eighty-two residents responded to a microplastics survey, and the committee agreed to recommend the documentary "Plastic Detox" to interested
Egremont Planning Board backed a three-component EOHLC grant proposal for housing activation, trust implementation, and site feasibility work. The board allocated roughly $59,000 in funding; members John Lanterman and Stephen Lyle emphasized moving toward specific sites and construction rather than
The French Park Dog Park Committee addressed park security following a July 3 incident. The committee approved safety signage and requested fence reinforcement from Tom Reynolds. Committee Chair Kate Sontag reported a donation box balance of $149 with recent payments of $275 to Joe Schneider for
Egremont Select Board unanimously hired two fire responders for its open positions. Fire Chief Joe Schneider recommended Ezra Smith, starting at $60,000 annually upon completion of his EMT certification expected in August, and Joseph "JD" Keefner, starting at $63,000, both as highly qualified
The Egremont Planning Board unanimously approved an annual special permit for Greenagers, Inc. to hold a recurring fundraising gala on the second Friday of August at its 62 North Undermountain Road property. Board Chair Mary McGurn and members John Lanterman, Donna-Bersch Gordon, Eddie Regendahl,
The Board of Health advanced a PFAS treatment unit project for Town Hall. Board members Charles Ogden and Dr. William Rose voted 2-0, with Ellen Maggio abstaining, to adopt prior meeting minutes. The board closed fiscal year 2026 having collected $21,930 in fees and sent a request for quotes to
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