Deerfield Conservation Commission approves hazardous tree removal at Academy boathouse with conditions. The board voted 4-0-1 to accept a Notice of Intent filed by the Trustees of Deerfield Academy to remove up to ten hazardous trees near the rowing dock at 518 River Road, requiring native species
Search continues for a missing South Deerfield man last seen earlier this week. Deerfield Police have been investigating the disappearance of Zachery Stolpp since Monday, with law enforcement in two states now asking the public for help locating him, according to Franklin County Now and…
Deerfield Personnel Board clears Police Staff Assistant posting, removes matron duties. The board reached consensus at its July 22 meeting to advertise the position at Grade C while exploring alternative approaches, either a separate stipended position or mutual aid arrangements, to address matron
Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee meets remotely for routine status updates on ongoing initiatives. All four members attended the Zoom meeting to review prior minutes and hear updates on St. James archival work, a beginning farmer program with over 30 participants seeking additional funding (the
Municipal 1888 Building project on track for November completion with strong reserves. The Building Advisory Committee reviewed July 21 progress on the renovation, finding the existing building substantially complete and the addition 99.5% drywalled. Approved change orders total $606,880; the
Deerfield Historical Commission advances alternate Rocky Foley to commission full member status. The commission unanimously approved the recommendation for the Selectboard to appoint Foley, with Chair Ben Bensen assigned to convey the recommendation. The commission also reported level funding for
Deerfield Energy Conservation Committee advanced solar projects while exploring restructuring as a decarbonization-focused body. Chair David Gilbert-Keith will push Deerfield Elementary School and Frontier Regional School to adopt zero-emission vehicle-first policies, a requirement for Climate
The Deerfield Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee reviewed status on multiple initiatives. All four members were present at the July 15 meeting: Chair Lili Dwight, Carolyn Shores Ness, Pam Predmore, and C. Blake Gilmore. The committee unanimously approved minutes from two prior meetings, discussed the
Planning Board unanimously approves final ADU zoning revisions for August public hearing. Chair Denise Mason and the board voted 7-0 to accept the changes to accessory dwelling unit regulations and other zoning bylaws, reviewed by Town Counsel Lisa Mead. The revisions address parking requirements,
Deerfield Finance Committee approves $8,100 in reserve transfers and road stabilization fund. The Committee approved reserve fund transfers of $4,000 to the street lighting account for ongoing repairs and $1,000 to town owned buildings to cover Police Department maintenance costs. A third transfer
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