Deerfield Selectboard approves Building Advisory Committee Charter and multiple abatements. The board unanimously approved the Town Building Advisory Committee Charter on July 8, establishing governance structure for the five-member voting committee consisting of Julie Chalfant, Greg Franceschi,
Deerfield Selectboard tabled vote on withdrawal from the intermunicipal Senior Center agreement. Public comment from six residents urged the board to maintain collaboration among Deerfield, Sunderland, and Whately. The board will spend the coming year studying relocation options, including
Deerfield Selectboard approves compensation for expanded administrator roles. Town Administrator Christopher Dunne will receive $10,000 annually and Assistant Town Administrator Greg Snedeker $4,000 plus vacation time for assuming Planning and Assessor duties effective July 2. The board also
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 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
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 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
South County EMS Board of Oversight recommends Drumgool for the chief position. BOO Chair Tom Fydenkevez and board members voted 4-0-1 to recommend that the Deerfield Selectboard enter into contract negotiations with Tim Drumgool for the position of Chief of South County EMS, following finalist
Deerfield Selectboard approves poles for Eaglebrook solar project. The board unanimously approved a petition to install eight new utility poles and four push braces on Keets Road to extend 3-phase power for the school's solar installation, with members Tim Hilchey, Trevor McDaniel, and Blake
Deerfield Selectboard handles routine business with unanimous approvals on meetings, benefits, and events. The board posted the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on May 11 at 6 p.m. at Frontier Regional School and unanimously ratified a health insurance benefits agreement effective July 1 with
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