Deerfield Community Preservation Committee reelects its officers and sets a September hearing amid a debate over grant paperwork. Chair Kathy Sylvester, Vice Chair Julie Caswell and Clerk Jeff were each reelected unanimously, while the panel approved its March 25 minutes 7-1, with one abstention.
Selectboard approves bridge easements and EMS chief. The board unanimously accepted temporary construction easements for the Stillwater Bridge replacement on Upper Road, with Chair Blake Gilmore authorized to execute all necessary documents as MassDOT moves the project to bidding. Members also
Deerfield's Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee discussed environmental assessment and potential development of church properties June 10. A brownfields report on the church and rectory found asbestos and oil tanks, with abatement costs estimated between 210,000 dollars and 280,000 dollars, according
Deerfield's Selectboard unanimously appointed Timothy Drumgoole as the next chief of South County EMS and authorized $1,173,946.97 in sewer bills at its June 10 joint meeting with the Board of Health and Sewer Commissioners.
Deerfield Selectboard names a new South County EMS chief and clears the way for a $20 million bridge project at a wide-ranging June 10 meeting.
Deerfield's 1888 Building renovation remains on track for November substantial completion. The 1888 Building Advisory Committee confirmed the project is moving through finish phases with rough-in work complete, according to Rob Todisco of P3, the project manager. Five formal change orders totaling
Deerfield Board of Assessors completes annual reorganization with unanimous votes on new leadership roles. Charles Shattuck was elected chair while Frank Leone was appointed to the Community Preservation Committee and Paul Olszewski to the Capital Improvements Committee. The three-member board also
Tilton Library Trustees unanimously approve two new facility policies at June 3 meeting. The board approved the Community Room Policy and Study Rooms Policy, and Library Director Candace Bradbury reported the capital campaign has raised $1.64 million toward its $2 million goal, including a recent
Deerfield senior housing panel details a farmland-to-retirement housing pitch for the state. The Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee reviewed a two-page proposal, drafted at the request of state Sen.
Deerfield seniors committee explores fuel assistance, Housing Trust formation. Chair Lili Dwight and members C. Blake Gilmore, Pam Predmore, and Carolyn Shores Ness discussed donation mechanisms to support fuel and utility assistance through South County Triad or Community Action, considering