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
Open Space Committee advances Conservation Fund implementation plan. The committee discussed procedures for the $100,000 Deerfield Conservation Fund, approved at the May town meeting and due to be spent by July 1, 2029. Committee Chair Julie Caswell noted that the Franklin Land Trust and state
Deerfield Selectboard unanimously approves Stillwater Bridge construction easements and traffic agreements. The board voted 3-0 to authorize execution of an updated Grant of Temporary Easements from Great River Hydro LLC for the Stillwater Bridge replacement project. In a separate 3-0 vote, the
Senior Center Board discusses space, governance, and advisory positions. The South County Senior Center Board of Oversight, led by Chair Joyce Palmer-Fortune, discussed future home options following Deerfield Town Meeting's rejection of 112 Amherst Road in Sunderland, with Board member Trevor
Deerfield Connecting Community Initiative reviews town project progress. The committee unanimously approved prior minutes and heard updates on the library, Tech School vote, and municipal renovations. The library has fundraised 1.63 million dollars with elevator work expected complete by June and a
Deerfield Conservation approves MassDOT intersection work and timber harvest. The Commission voted unanimously to accept a Notice of Intent for MassDOT's intersection improvements at the Mill Village Rotary and Routes 5/10, imposing a barrier requirement and requiring biennial storm water basin
Deerfield Selectboard reorganizes with unanimous votes for new leadership. Blake Gilmore was elected Chair, Tim Hilchey Vice Chair, and Trevor McDaniel Clerk. The board unanimously approved three Community Preservation Fund agreements totaling $145,984: $136,000 for the 1821 Meeting House
Deerfield senior housing committee launches state-backed farmland conversion pilot. Committee Chair Lili Dwight and members C. Blake Gilmore and Carolyn Shores Ness met with state legislators to explore a model allowing seniors to downsize while young farmers purchase their land using Agricultural
Deerfield Selectboard accepts four resignations and authorizes EMS chief negotiations. With two members present and one absent, the board voted unanimously to grant Town Administrator Christopher Dunne authority to negotiate a contract with Tim Drumgool for the South County EMS Chief position. In a
Deerfield extends senior housing RFP to July 9 for environmental assessment. The Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee voted unanimously to approve prior meeting minutes and extended the RFP deadline to allow incorporation of a Brownfields assessment report expected by the end of May. The committee
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