Egremont public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Select Board
The board interviewed five applicants for the Municipal Housing Trust Board and scheduled a sixth interview with Bob Noonan on September 19 at 10:00 a.m. It also decided that the town will no longer accept letters of interest after Friday, September 15. No vote tallies were recorded.
- Interviewed five candidates for Municipal Housing Trust Board
- Scheduled interview with Bob Noonan on Sep 19 at 10:00 a.m.
- Set deadline to stop accepting letters of interest after Sep 15
Green Committee
The Green Committee unanimously accepted the July 26, 2023 minutes. Juliette’s agenda item on proposed utility guideline revisions was tabled at her request. The committee voted to publicize the March to End Fossil Fuels on NeighborNet. No other formal actions were recorded.
- Accepted July 26, 2023 minutes unanimously
- Tabled Juliette’s utility guideline revisions agenda item
- Voted to publicize March to End Fossil Fuels on NeighborNet
Egremont Historical Commission
The Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Francis Nestor as Treasurer. Members discussed updates to the Demolition Delay Bylaw and identified properties for the next round of MACRIS updates.
- Approved 08/07/23 meeting minutes
- Unanimously approved Francis Nestor as EHC Treasurer
- Decided to retain language regarding administrative fees in the Draft Demolition Delay Bylaw
Transportation Committee
The committee reviewed the Microtransit Program and the status of a new van and taxi/limo grant. It was decided that the town can financially offer a guaranteed 8 paid hours per week to attract new drivers. No date was set for the next meeting.
- Accepted June 14 meeting minutes
- Decided to offer a guaranteed 8 paid hours per week for new driver positions
- Agreed to meet as needed
Water Commission
The Water Commission signed the September billing commitment and addressed several delinquent accounts. The board agreed to retain a duplicate payment received from an attorney's office during a property closing. Staff reported that Main Street service line construction is ongoing.
- Approved September billing commitment of $26,919
- Agreed to retain duplicate payment from attorney's office for a property sale
- Issued water shut off notices to Blexrud, Carman, and Stern accounts
- Determined a water shut off notice will be issued to Mr. Ferguson