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This Week in Deerfield: Jun 15 - Jun 21
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Government · Energy Conservation Committee
Energy panel schedules July meeting; discusses climate planning
Deerfield Energy Conservation Committee schedules its July 16 meeting and reviews climate strategy progress. Chair David Gilbert-Keith noted the committee's focus on energy savings through electrification, replacing equipment with electric alternatives. The committee reported no progress on a Green
Government · Other Committee
Deerfield panel advances St. James hazmat removal RFP
Deerfield's Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee advanced a hazardous-materials removal bid for the former St. James rectory and previewed a state ADU tool with a septic-system blind spot.
Government · Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee
Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee approves removal project work
Deerfield Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee approves removal RFP, names TRIAD liaison. The committee designated Pam Predmore liaison to TRIAD, which coordinates senior utility assistance and food delivery programs. Members unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and received a completed
Government · Conservation
Deerfield Energy Committee Moves Toward July Meeting With No New Commitments
Deerfield Energy Conservation Committee discusses building assessments, bike infrastructure, and a possible Climate Leader retry. The committee, whose members include M.A.
Government · Planning Board
Deerfield Planning Board Advances ADU Bylaw Rewrite Toward August Public Hearing
DEERFIELD -- June 17, 2026, Deerfield Planning Board advances ADU bylaw overhaul toward an August public hearing and October Town Meeting. Meeting jointly with the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 17, the Planning Board
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board advances accessory dwelling unit bylaw revisions
Deerfield Planning Board advances accessory dwelling unit bylaw amendments. Denise Mason, Planning Board Chair, convened the June 15 meeting to review revised Chapter 179 amendments that would allow local ADUs up to 1,200 square feet by special permit while preserving existing provisions. The board
Government · Planning Board
Deerfield Planning Board Sends ADU Bylaw Draft to Town Counsel Ahead of August Hearing
Deerfield's Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals advanced a revised accessory dwelling unit bylaw draft toward a public hearing planned for early August.
Government · Planning Board
Deerfield Planning Board Advances ADU Bylaw Overhaul, Targets August Public Hearing
Deerfield Planning Board moves ADU bylaw overhaul toward an August public hearing ahead of a potential October town meeting.
Government · Other Committee
Deerfield panel to seek Selectboard OK for building-removal bids
Deerfield senior housing panel asks Selectboard to bid out removal of two aging buildings for $1.