Egremont public meetings in 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will consider FY 2025 liquor license renewals and a renewal of the MRF recycling contract. Other business includes updates on the Personnel Director, School Committee, and several grant projects including Prospect Lake Dam repairs and a Forest Fires grant. The board also plans to schedule budget meetings for January and discuss a special town meeting on February 4.

• FY 2025 liquor license renewals
• MRF recycling contract renewal
• Prospect Lake Dam Repairs press release update
• Department of Conservation & Recreation Forest Fires Grant status
• February 4 Special Town Meeting discussion

The Select Board unanimously approved FY2025 liquor license renewals for eight establishments and renewed the contract with MRF (Springfield Materials Recycling Facility) for another five years. They also approved an ethics disclosure form allowing Highway Superintendent James Noe to pursue a snow removal contract with Whitetail Landscaping and Excavation LLC. A request for additional hours for the Personnel Director was tabled, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY2025 liquor license renewals for 8 establishments (unanimous)
• Approved renewal contract with MRF for 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved Ethics Disclosure form for Highway Superintendent James Noe re: snow removal contract
• Approved press release for Prospect Lake Dam Repair project
• Tabled request for additional hours for Personnel Director

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District's Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategy with various units of the SBREA. The meeting includes public comment, then an executive session closed to the public for negotiations.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with SBREA units
• Public comment period before closed session

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will meet to discuss and provide input on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) guidelines and parameters for the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Program. Old business includes updates on the Chapter 40B/Local Initiative Program process, a CDCSB proposal, and an agreement/lease. The board will also receive updates on a Municipal Vulnerability Action Grant for site preparation costs and the Community Preservation Act spring campaign. Trust fund balances are $100 (Housing Trust) and $9,270.50 (short-term rental impact fee).

• Review and comment on ADU guidelines
• Discuss Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Program parameters
• Update on Chapter 40B/Local Initiative Program process
• CDCSB proposal and agreement/lease
• Housing Trust Fund balance $100; short-term rental impact fee balance $9,270.50

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust reviewed proposed ADU regulations under the Housing Act, with a public hearing set for January 10 and effective date February 2. The board agreed on an 80% tax exemption cap for the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption, and received confirmation that the Local Initiative Program accepted the town's proposal for the CDC's Chapter 40B housing model, with CDC to submit the application. The memorandum of understanding with CDC is in final legal review.

• Accepted November 25 minutes as presented
• Agreed on 80% cap for Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption
• Noted LIP acceptance of CDC's Chapter 40B proposal; CDC to submit application
• Discussed forming study group for ADU regulations (proposed, not decided)
• Reviewed ADU regulations; public hearing set for January 10

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to review and adopt minutes, receive updates on the PFAS landfill testing plan and a wood boiler complaint at 249 Jug End Road, and discuss inspection and permitting updates for 50 Prospect Lake LLC and 6 Main Street. Recent field work results for perc tests and Title 5 inspections at several locations will also be presented, along with a septic plan review if applicable.

• PFAS Landfill plan and required testing – updates
• 249 Jug End Road/Haupt Tree Company – Outdoor Wood Boiler complaint
• 50 Prospect Lake LLC /The Prospect – inspection and permitting update
• Recent Field Work: perc/new construction at Pinecrest & Rt 41 and Whites Hill Road; Title 5 passes at 219 Egremont Plain Road, 90 Creamery Road, and 36 Main Street
• 6 Main Street – updates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss several zoning matters. They will review a draft warrant article prepared for the Select Board regarding zoning amendments. The board will also discuss the timing for Phase 2 zoning grant work, including design guidelines and housing options, as well as the present ADU zoning bylaw in relation to new state regulations. Additionally, they will consider a potential overlay district for CDC workforce housing and possibly meet with the Catamount subdivision engineer to address concerns.

• Review draft warrant article for zoning amendments with consultant Emily Innes
• Discuss Phase 2 zoning grant work including design guidelines and housing options
• Discuss ADU zoning bylaw relative to state's new draft regulations
• Discuss overlay district for CDC workforce housing
• Possibly meet with Catamont engineer re: subdivision plans (density, land clearing, stormwater, emergency access)

The Egremont Planning Board discussed proposed zoning revisions that would allow single-family homes on 0.5-acre lots in the village district to convert to three units without ZBA variances, and properties of 1.5 acres or more to host multi-family dwellings. The board agreed to present these changes at a January 13 public hearing, with a final draft expected by the end of the week. They also reviewed new state ADU regulations eliminating owner-occupancy mandates starting February 2025 and proposed a $4,000 FY2026 budget. No formal votes were taken; all items remain in discussion or planning stages.

• Agreed to finalize zoning draft by end of week with clean and annotated versions
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning changes on January 13
• Proposed FY2026 budget increase to $4,000 for education, technical assistance, and office expenses
• Reviewed state ADU regulations eliminating owner-occupancy mandates starting February 2025
• Noted BRPC technical assistance opportunity with application due February 21, 2025

Select Board

The Union Negotiating Team will hold a closed session on December 18, 2024, to conduct union negotiations, as permitted under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21, Paragraph 2. No public business or decisions on other town matters are on the agenda. The meeting is video and audio recorded.

• Closed session for union negotiations at North Egremont Fire Station (175 Egremont Plain Road)

The Select Board met in executive session to negotiate the highway union contract with Teamsters Local 404. Several articles were tentatively agreed upon (TA), while others were held or rejected. No final contract was approved; negotiations are ongoing.

• Tentatively agreed on Article 4 (TA at 9:32)
• Tentatively agreed on Article 14c (TA at 9:40)
• Tentatively agreed on Article 2 (TA at 9:45)
• Tentatively agreed on Article 8b (TA at 9:59)
• Tentatively agreed on Article 8d (TA at 10:01)
• Tentatively agreed on Articles 9a, 9b, 9e (TA at 10:10-10:11)
• Held Articles 8c, 9c, 9d, 10, and boot amount in Article 11
• Labor counsel countered with $300 boot amount, revised vacation wording, and training costs covered but not paid time

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District and member town select boards are meeting to elect a municipal representative. This representative will serve on the school committee for matters related to collective bargaining.

• Election of Municipal Representative to Negotiation Subcommittee of the SBRSD

Green Committee

The Green Committee will review a sustainability report and discuss the need for a member to lead a food waste project. The meeting also includes the distribution of 'Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle' publications.

• Sustainability Report
• Food Waste project leadership
• Distribution of MRF Advisory Board 'Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle' publications

The Egremont Green Committee approved the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously (5-0). They reported a $4,550 grant from MassDEP's Recycling Dividend Program and plan to recommend renewing the recycling contract with Springfield MRF. The committee also discussed attending a food waste conference and distributing recycling guides.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Planned to recommend renewing recycling contract with Springfield MRF
• Scheduled minutes-taking for upcoming meetings
• Decided to invite four public members to MassRecycle conference
• Planned to distribute 50 recycling guides to local locations

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss FY 2025 liquor license renewals and the selection of a town representative for the Southern Berkshire Regional School District negotiations subcommittee. The board will also receive updates from the Personnel Director and School Committee.

• FY 2025 liquor license renewals
• Selection of town representative for Southern Berkshire Regional School District negotiations subcommittee
• Ethics disclosure form for Road Superintendent Jim Noe
• Main Street, South Egremont sidewalk winter maintenance
• Landfill PFAS testing updates

Cemetery Commission

The Egremont Cemetery Commission will review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss ongoing projects. Old business includes the Hillside expansion, creating a service members area at Hillside, locating boundary markers, and repairing monuments at Riverside. New business involves seeking grant funds to repair the old section of Riverside Cemetery.

• Hillside expansion discussion
• Area for Service Members at Hillside
• Locate boundary markers at Hillside
• Repair of monuments at Riverside
• Look into grant funds to repair Riverside Cemetery old section

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet on December 12, 2024 to approve minutes, receive reports, and act on several new business items. The committee will vote on adopting a budget calendar for the coming year and consider authorizing two overnight student trips: an 8th grade trip to Washington DC and a Project Oceanology trip. They will also vote on moving a professional development day and consider additional meeting dates.

• Vote to adopt Budget Calendar for 2024-2025
• Vote to authorize Mr. Rapport's 8th grade overnight trip to Washington DC for approximately 48 students (date TBD)
• Vote to authorize Project Oceanology overnight trip for approximately 31 students from May 15, 2025 to May 16, 2025
• Vote to move Professional Development Day from May 20, 2025 to May 22, 2025
• Acceptance of donation to SBRSD Culinary Program for Senior Luncheon

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will continue two public hearings: a Notice of Intent from the Town for roadway reconstruction and safety improvements on Mt. Washington Road, partially in resource areas under the Wetlands Protection Act, and a separate NOI for the Blunt Road culvert replacement project. The Commission will also confirm an emergency well permit issued for Sandra Lopez at 3-5 Tyrell Rd and discuss administrative updates including the Open Space and Recreation Plan and a Forest Stewardship Plan for the town.

• Continued NOI from Town of Egremont for roadway reconstruction and safety improvements on Mt. Washington Road, partially in Resource Areas
• Continued NOI from Town of Egremont for Blunt Rd culvert replacement project
• Emergency request from Jeff Collingwood for Sandra Lopez, 3-5 Tyrell Rd, for new well — issued, needs full Commission confirmation
• Request for Certificate of Compliance, Duryea, 10 Tyrell Road — suspended pending issuance of a Building Permit
• Administrative items: OSRP Update and Forest Stewardship Plan for the Town of Egremont

French Park Dog Park Committee

The committee is discussing a shift in waste management and donation processes. This includes cancelling a professional service contract and moving financial accounts to the Town of Egremont.

• Cancellation of Shamrock Dog Waste Services agreement effective December 31, 2024
• Transfer of approximately $1,100 from NBT bank account to the Town of Egremont
• Volunteer Joe Schneider to collect dog waste weekly starting January 1, 2025
• Ordering of new park signage to remove online contribution text
• Resignation of John Sloman as Treasurer

The French Park Dog Park Committee cancelled its agreement with Shamrock Dog Waste Services, closed its bank account, and transferred approximately $1,100 to the Town of Egremont. The committee also authorized the town to use those funds to purchase a new waste receptacle, and a volunteer will begin collecting dog waste weekly starting January 1, 2025. New signage will be ordered, and a cleanup day is planned.

• Cancelled agreement with Shamrock Dog Waste Services (effective Dec 31, 2024)
• Closed NBT bank account and transferred ~$1,100 to Town of Egremont
• Authorized Town to use transferred funds to purchase new waste receptacle (~$600)
• Accepted volunteer Joe Schneider to collect dog waste weekly starting Jan 1, 2025
• Agreed to order new signage emphasizing dog waste pickup and responsible behavior
• Agreed to organize a Dog Park Cleanup Day before mowing resumes
• Accepted John Sloman's resignation as Treasurer

Veterans Services

The Southern Berkshire District Department of Veterans’ Services Board of Directors will meet to review and vote on a monetary donations policy. The board will also receive reports on the FY2026 budget and department health.

• Vote on Monetary Donations Policy
• Director Report on FY2026 budget
• Discussion of FY2027 study group

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review budget requests for fiscal year 2026 and the status of the fiscal year 2025 budget. The body will also consider potential requests for transfers from the Reserve Fund.

• Review of FY 2026 budget requests
• Review of FY 2025 budget status
• Requests for Transfer From the Reserve Fund

Fire Department Study Work Group

The Fire Department Study Work Group will accept minutes from November 18 and discuss the Select Board's reaction to a proposal. They will also consider public relations and recruitment plans including visuals and open houses. Citizens and town officials may introduce topics for future agendas.

• Accept minutes from November 18, 2024
• Discuss Select Board reaction to proposal
• Discuss public relations/recruitment plans (visuals, open houses)
• Citizen's time for future agenda topics
• Town officials time for future agenda topics

The Fire Department Study Workgroup met and accepted the November 18 minutes. The Select Board has expressed full support for the group's recommended plan, and the proposed budget was sent to Mount Washington for consideration. The group is planning public outreach and has asked legal counsel to draft a warrant article for a waiver from the mandatory firefighter retirement age of 65.

• Accepted November 18 minutes unanimously
• Select Board expressed full support for recommended plan
• Proposed budget forwarded to Mount Washington for consideration
• Legal counsel asked to draft warrant article for retirement age waiver

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's Executive Committee will vote on several items including a new AI policy, an intermunicipal agreement for opioid abatement funds, and conditional approval of FY26 assessments with three increase options (0%, 1%, or 2.5%). The committee will also consider grant applications for cybersecurity awareness and a NACCHO overdose initiative, and discuss planning for the incoming federal administration.

• Vote to approve BRPC Use of AI Policy
• Vote to approve North Berkshire Inter-municipal Agreement for Opioid Abatement Funds
• Vote to approve submission of Cybersecurity Awareness Grant Application to Massachusetts EOTSS
• Vote to approve conditional FY26 assessment: no increase, 1%, or 2.5% from FY25
• Discussion on planning for the incoming federal administration

Select Board

The Union Negotiation Team (likely a subcommittee of the Select Board) will meet in closed session on December 5, 2024, to conduct union negotiations. The meeting is held under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21, Paragraph 2, and is only procedural with no other business listed.

• Conduct union negotiations in closed session

The Select Board met in executive session to negotiate the highway union contract. They tentatively agreed on several articles, held others, and countered two proposals. No final contract was approved; negotiations will continue on January 6.

• Tentatively agreed on Article 2 (TA at 9:35)
• Held Article 3
• Tentatively agreed on Article 5 (TA at 9:37)
• Held Article 7
• Counter-proposed '15 days' on Article 8
• Held Articles 9, 10, 11, 14(b), 14(c), 14(d)
• Rejected Article 12
• Countered Article 14(e) to remove 'prior approval by the Highway'

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will discuss permit requirements for 50 Prospect Lake LLC/The Prospect, receive updates on 6 Main Street and the PFAS Landfill plan and required testing, and review the FY2026 budget. They will also consider adopting minutes from the prior meeting and any septic plan reviews as applicable.

• Permit requirements and timeline for 50 Prospect Lake LLC/The Prospect
• Updates on 6 Main Street property
• PFAS Landfill plan and required testing updates
• FY2026 budget review
• Septic plan review (if applicable)

The Egremont Board of Health approved 2025 permits for 50 Prospect Lake Road LLC, transitioning the business from campground to lodging, with conditions including inspections before issuance. The board also approved an environmental monitoring proposal for the closed landfill, requested $5,000 for FY26 expenses, and discussed a housing complaint at 6 Main Street.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes with minor corrections (2-0)
• Approved 2025 lodging permit for 50 Prospect Lake Road LLC, pending inspections and go-ahead from Alliance
• Approved 2025 Cliff House food permit with conditions on menu and Person in Charge
• Approved 2025 Snack Bar permit as provisional pending menu, staffing, and inspection
• Approved 2025 pool permit with conditions: CPO names, handrail moved, lifeguard names, inspection before May 1 opening
• Approved Environmental Monitoring Proposal for closed landfill, to be sent to MassDEP
• Requested $5,000 for FY26 BOH Expenses (2-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review draft zoning amendments and multi-family dwelling regulations with consultant Emily Innes. The board will also discuss ADU bylaws, workforce housing, and the FY 2026 budget request. A potential meeting with engineers regarding Catamount subdivision plans is scheduled.

• Review of draft warrant article for zoning amendments
• Discussion of multi-family dwelling intensity and dimensional regulations
• Review of ADU zoning bylaws relative to state regulations
• Discussion of an overlay district for CDC workforce housing
• Review of Catamount subdivision plans regarding density and stormwater management

Open Space & Recreation Plan Review Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Review Committee will discuss consolidating information for a final presentation to the Conservation Commission and Select Board. They will also appoint a member to write the final 1–3 year report and plan to present it to the Select Board and Conservation Commission.

• Discuss final presentation and consolidation of information for Conservation Commission/Select Board
• Appoint a member to write the final 1–3 year report
• Plan to present final report to Select Board and Conservation Commission
• Approve minutes of prior meeting
• Set next meeting date

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a closed session to discuss strategy regarding union negotiations. This meeting is conducted under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21, Paragraph 3.

• Union negotiation strategy discussion

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will hold a public hearing on the FY25 tax classification. They will also discuss proposed zoning bylaw amendments, recycling contract options, and Prospect Lake Dam repair proposals. The board will hear a Fire Department Study Workgroup report and discuss South Village Sidewalk winter maintenance.

• FY25 Tax Classification Hearing
• Action on proposed zoning bylaw amendments
• Recycling: renew MRF contract vs other options
• Prospect Lake Dam Repairs - Resident Engineer proposals
• South Village Sidewalk winter maintenance discussion with abutters

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will meet to discuss the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Program parameters and receive updates on the Chapter 40B and Local Initiative Program processes. Board members will also review a CDCSB proposal, an agreement and lease, and a Municipal Vulnerability Action Grant for site preparation costs. The meeting includes acceptance of prior minutes and reporting of fund balances ($100 in Housing Trust Fund; $9,270.50 in short-term rental impact fee).

• Discussion of Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Program parameters
• Update on Chapter 40B and Local Initiative Program process
• Review of CDCSB proposal, agreement, and lease
• Municipal Vulnerability Action Grant for site preparation costs
• Housing Trust Fund balance of $100; short-term rental impact fee balance of $9,270.50

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will hear a presentation on the Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions of the Affordable Homes Act, receive a legislative update from Representative John Barrett, and vote on amendments to its bylaws to require annual officer elections. The commission will also vote to elect officers for FY2025 and discuss executive committee actions.

• Presentation and discussion on Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions of the Affordable Homes Act
• Vote to amend BRPC bylaws to require annual officer elections (two-thirds vote of delegates)
• Vote to elect FY2025 officers: Chair Malcolm Fick, Vice Chair John Duval, Clerk Sheila Irvin, Treasurer Buck Donovan
• North County legislative update from Representative John Barrett
• Presentation of Executive Committee actions from October 10 and November 7, 2024

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will review and adopt minutes from the previous meeting, then discuss updates on the PFAS landfill plan and required testing, the 2025 fee schedule, and permit requirements for 50 Prospect Lake LLC. Other agenda items include updates on 6 Main Street and a possible septic plan review.

• PFAS Landfill plan and required testing – updates
• 2025 Fee schedule – updates
• 50 Prospect Lake LLC – permit requirements and timeline
• 6 Main Street – updates
• Septic plan review (if applicable)

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will meet to discuss proposed zoning changes, including village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls. They will prepare for a public hearing and warrant articles. Other items include multi-family regulations, ADU bylaw updates, a potential overlay district for workforce housing, and Catamount subdivision plans. The board will also discuss its FY2026 budget request.

• Discuss zoning memorandum and prepare for public hearing on zoning amendments
• Review dimensional regulations and acreage requirements for multi-family housing in village districts
• Further discussion on common driveway application at 15 Pinecrest Hill Rd
• Discuss ADU zoning bylaw in relation to state regulations
• Discuss Catamount subdivision plans addressing density, land clearing, stormwater management, and emergency access

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on FY25 tax classification. They will consider awarding bids for Prospect Lake Dam repairs and the sale of a fire truck, discuss a change of manager on Catamount Ski Resort's liquor license, and review proposed zoning bylaw amendments. Various appointments and policies are also on the agenda.

• FY25 Tax Classification Hearing (10:00am)
• Catamount Ski Resort change of manager on liquor license
• Prospect Lake Dam repairs: award bids
• Fire Truck Sale: award to highest bidder
• Action on proposed zoning bylaw amendments

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Appointing Committee will interview an applicant and vote to fill a current vacancy on the Finance Committee. No other business is scheduled.

• Interview applicant for Finance Committee vacancy
• Potential appointment to fill the open seat

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee meets to approve October minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss several old business items including the 2025 HMEP grant, an EMS Service Zone Plan update, and a regional shelter plan. New business is limited to planning for January 2025 elections. No upcoming trainings are scheduled.

• 2025 HMEP Grant discussion
• EMS Service Zone Plan update
• Report on Rural EMS meeting with Smitty Pignatelli
• Regional Shelter Plan
• Hazardous Material Trailer update

Green Committee

The Egremont Green Committee will discuss the 2025-2026 budget and consider expanding the food waste topic to include climate change. The committee will also review new recycling signage at the Transfer Station and a proposal for a Google group to share meatless recipes. A leave of absence request from Pat Konecky is on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget
• Consider expanding food waste topic to 'Food and Climate Change'
• New recycling signage installed at Transfer Station with QR codes to Recycling Rules website
• Proposal to create a Google group for sharing meatless recipes
• Pat Konecky requests leave of absence

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board is meeting in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Highway Union. This is a closed session under Massachusetts law. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Highway Union

Fire Department Study Work Group

The Egremont Fire Department Study Workgroup will meet to conduct a final review of costs for implementing a professional paid fire department and discuss a working schedule. The group will also prepare an executive summary recommendation for the Select Board and review public relations and recruitment plans. Minutes from November 4 will be approved.

• Final review of cost to implement a professional paid Fire Department
• Working schedule for implementation
• Recommendation to Select Board: executive summary
• Public Relations / Recruitment plans visuals

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will hold an informational session to present proposed zoning amendments. These include changes to core village district boundaries, an expanded table of uses and definitions, a new table of intensity regulations, and adoption of use/development standards and site plan review. The meeting is in person and via Zoom; no votes are scheduled.

• Proposed changes to core village district boundaries
• Expanded table of uses and definitions
• New table of intensity regulations
• Adoption of use and development standards
• Site plan review under administration

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss hiring a resident engineer and a dam engineer for dam repairs at Prospect Lake, and receive an update on PFAS testing at the landfill. No votes or decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Hiring a resident engineer and dam engineer for Prospect Lake dam repairs
• PFAS testing at Landfill: update on path forward

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission is conducting public hearings for two town roadway projects. The body will also review a certificate of compliance request and discuss town forest and land management plans.

• Public hearing: Mt. Washington Road roadway reconstruction and safety improvements
• Public hearing: Blunt Rd. culvert replacement project
• Certificate of Compliance request for 10 Tyrell Road (Duryea)
• Prospect Lake Dam update
• Forest Stewardship Plan for the Town of Egremont

Select Board

This is the annual all-boards meeting, serving as a kick-off to the FY 2026 budget season. Each department will give a short report on vision, progress, plans, and anticipated budget surprises. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural.

• Annual all-boards meeting to prepare for FY 2026 budget

Town Clerk

The Egremont Town Clerk is holding a post-election tabulation of vote-by-mail early voting ballots that were received after the polls closed but are postmarked by November 5 and arrived by November 8. This is a procedural meeting to ensure all valid ballots are counted.

• Tabulation of vote-by-mail early ballots received November 6–8 with postmarks on or before November 5

Emergency Management

The Egremont Emergency Management Committee will meet to approve minutes from September and discuss several new business items. Key discussions include a potential table-top exercise focused on heat emergencies, an update on the CodeRED emergency alert system, and a report on the MVP Action Grant for which an Expression of Interest was submitted on November 5. Old business includes updates on fire hydrants and hydrant ponds.

• Discussion of possible table-top exercise on heat emergency
• CodeRED update: presentation at COA luncheon, non-emergency alerts by Water Department, new signup campaign
• Report on MVP Action Grant - EOI submitted 11.5.2024
• Generator upgrade/relocation to Highway Department with possible sharing with new Buildings/Grounds garage
• Update on fire hydrants and hydrant ponds

Egremont250

The Egremont250 Committee is meeting to confirm event dates and review new logo drafts. The body will also discuss rethinking the project scope and the program booklet.

• Confirmation of event date
• Review of new logo drafts
• Discussion on rethinking project scope
• Planning for program booklet
• Assignment of roles for history slideshow, games, and vendors

Egremont Historical Commission

The Egremont Historical Commission will review meeting minutes, discuss ongoing initiatives including the Demolition Delay Bylaw, Community Preservation Act projects, and planning for the town's 250th birthday. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and discussion-based.

• Review and approve October meeting minutes
• Discussion of Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Site visit report for Guilder Farm – Jug End with DCR on November 7
• MACRIS 2025 buildings planning
• Egremont 250th Birthday: vistas, history printing, and archive displays

Open Space & Recreation Plan Review Committee

The committee will meet to review assignments and discuss next steps regarding the Open Space & Recreation Plan. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

• Review of assignments
• Discussion of next steps

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a common driveway application at 15 Pinecrest Hill Rd, meet with the Catamount engineer to address subdivision concerns (density, stormwater, emergency access), and strategize on zoning grant work. They will also deliberate proposed zoning changes covering village district boundaries, uses, housing options, and design standards, and prepare for a public hearing. Additionally, they will review comments from Eileen Vining and discuss multi-family dimensional regulations.

• Common driveway application at 15 Pinecrest Hill Rd (Al Thorp)
• Catamount subdivision plans – address density, land clearing, stormwater, emergency access
• Discuss Phase 2 zoning grant work, including design guidelines and housing options
• Proposed zoning changes: village boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, design controls
• Review comments submitted Oct 1, 2024 by Eileen Vining

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will discuss updates on the Chapter 40B and Local Initiative Program processes, as well as parameters for an Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption. Other agenda items include a Municipal Vulnerability Action Grant for site preparation costs and a review of fund balances: Housing Trust Fund at $100.00 and short-term rental impact fee at $9,270.50. The meeting includes acceptance of prior minutes and proposals from CDCSB.

• Chapter 40B and Local Initiative Program (LIP) process update
• Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption program parameters
• Municipal Vulnerability Action Grant for site preparation costs
• Housing Trust Fund balance: $100.00
• Short-term rental impact fee balance: $9,270.50

Cemetery Commission

The Egremont Cemetery Commission will meet to review minutes from October 2024 and discuss old business including the Hillside cemetery expansion, a designated area for service members, and locating boundary markers at Hillside. New business items include repairing monuments at Riverside cemetery and considering the sale of lots at both Hillside and Riverside cemeteries.

• Hillside cemetery expansion
• Area for Service Members at Hillside
• Locate boundary markers at Hillside
• Repair of monuments at Riverside
• Sale of lots at Hillside and Riverside

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's Executive Committee will meet virtually on November 7, 2024. They will vote on an updated sick leave policy and authorize the chair to approve an amendment to the MPO Memorandum of Understanding. The committee will also consider a motion to recommend bylaw amendments and discuss financial reports, legislative priorities, and updates on contracts, rail, and grants.

• Vote to approve an updated BRPC Sick Leave Policy
• Vote to authorize the BRPC Chair to approve an MPO MOU amendment
• Vote to recommend bylaw amendments for officer terms
• Approval of October 2024 expenditures report
• Discussion of legislative and budgetary priority setting

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will meet to discuss water testing and grant updates. The board is also reviewing a 2025 fee schedule and specific property concerns.

• Discussion of 6 Main Street following November 1 housing hearing
• Pool fencing for 50 Prospect Lake LLC/Campground
• PFAS/VOC water testing at 109 Baldwin Hill West
• Town Hall DEP PFAS grant updates
• Updates to the 2025 Fee schedule

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. Agenda items include discussion of the October 22 Special Town Meeting, reports on existing housing projects, and consideration of the committee's future role. No specific actions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of October 22 Special Town Meeting outcomes
• Reports on existing housing projects
• Discussion of committee's future role
• Approval of October 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several actions, including proposed zoning bylaw amendments and a special town meeting tentatively set for January 28, 2025. They will also consider appointing a resident engineer for the Prospect Lake dam reconstruction and address issues at French Park Dog Park. Additionally, the board will accept a resignation from the Finance Committee and discuss a letter of support for 1Berkshire's economic development application.

• Action on proposed zoning bylaw amendments and special town meeting for zoning actions
• Hiring a resident engineer for the dam reconstruction at Prospect Lake
• French Park Dog Park issues
• Cindy Race resignation from the Finance Committee
• Letter of support for 1Berkshire's application as regional economic development organization

Fire Department Study Work Group

The Fire Department Study Workgroup will discuss the cost and implementation schedule for transitioning to a professional paid fire department, as well as a recommendation to the Select Board. They will also review public relations and recruitment plans. The group is also accepting minutes from prior meetings and setting the next meeting date.

• Cost analysis for a professional paid fire department
• Working schedule for implementation of a paid fire department
• Recommendation details and timing for Select Board
• Public relations and recruitment plans
• Acceptance of minutes from October 7 and October 21, 2024

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The board will discuss the Chapter 40B and Local Initiative Program processes, as well as an affordable housing property tax exemption. The meeting includes a review of the Municipal Vulnerability Action Grant for housing infrastructure.

• Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption program parameters and mailing
• CDCSB proposal, plans, agreement, and fundraising
• Municipal Vulnerability Action Grant for housing infrastructure
• Housing Trust Fund balance of $100.00
• Short-term rental impact fee balance of $9,270.50

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will hold a housing hearing regarding a September 27, 2024 Correction Order issued to the owners of 6 Main Street. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Housing hearing on Correction Order for 6 Main Street, Egremont

Open Space & Recreation Plan Review Committee

This is the first meeting of the Open Space & Recreation Plan Review Committee. The agenda is entirely procedural: electing a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, reviewing the committee's charge, and assigning tasks. No substantive proposals or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of Chair, Vice-chair, and Secretary
• Review of the Committee's charge from the town
• Assignment of tasks to members
• Setting the next meeting date

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining. The discussion focuses on contracts for the Highway and Police Unions.

• Collective bargaining strategy for Highway Union contract
• Collective bargaining strategy for Police Union contract

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will follow up on October Special Town Meeting warrant items and discuss the Catamount subdivision plans with engineer Jim Scalise and BRPC's CJ Hoss, addressing density, land clearing, stormwater management, and emergency access. The board will also strategize an information session on zoning grant work and discuss proposed zoning changes for village district boundaries, housing options, and design controls in preparation for a public hearing and warrant articles. Additionally, they will review comments submitted by Eileen Vining and consider the use of AI tools for meeting minutes.

• Meet with Catamount engineer and BRPC to review subdivision plans regarding density, land clearing, stormwater, and emergency access
• Discuss proposed zoning changes including village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls
• Review comments on proposed zoning changes submitted by Eileen Vining on October 1, 2024
• Further discussion of common driveway application at 15 Pinecrest Hill Rd
• Discuss use of AI tools to prepare meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings on two town roadway projects. The body will also review reports on Prospect Lake Campground and the town's Forest Stewardship Plan.

• Public hearing: NOI for Mt. Washington Road roadway reconstruction and safety improvements
• Public hearing: NOI for Blunt Rd. culvert replacement project
• Withdrawn RDA from Ronald Weiner at 16 Mill Rd. regarding invasives removal
• Review of Prospect Lake Campground plantings and Dam progress walk-through
• Update on the OSRP and Forest Stewardship Plan for the Town of Egremont

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will review and adopt minutes from September and October meetings, conduct a final inspection at 65-69 Sheffield Road, hold a housing inspection and hearing at 6 Main Street, receive updates on water testing requirements for wells near the closed landfill, and discuss a new fee schedule.

• 65-69 Sheffield Road – final inspection
• 6 Main Street – housing inspection and hearing
• Water testing requirements from wells near the closed landfill – updates
• New feel schedule – updates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review items on the Special Town Meeting warrant. No specific warrant items are listed on the agenda. The meeting is procedural and may include other business as required.

• Review of Special Town Meeting warrant items

Select Board

The Select Board will consider borrowing options for water line replacement and road engineering. The board will also address personnel changes and snow removal plans for South Village sidewalks.

• Appointment of Daniel Reed as alternate transfer station attendant
• Resignations of John Sloman (French Park Dog Park Committee) and Jon Caplan (Cultural Council)
• Borrowing options for Mount Washington Road Phase 1 engineering and Water Department water line replacement
• Tri-Town Connector transportation program request for increased annual fee
• PFAS testing update at Landfill

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board is convening a Special Town Meeting at Mount Everett High School. The agenda lists no specific items for discussion, only the meeting itself and other business as required.

• Conduct Special Town Meeting

Select Board

Town residents will vote on several funding requests and policy changes. Key items include infrastructure spending for roads and water systems, police equipment, and the adoption of the Community Preservation Act.

• Appropriation of $327,000 for phase 2 reconstruction of Mount Washington Road
• Proposal to create at least 4 low, moderate income, or workforce housing units at 171 Egremont Plain Road
• Vote to accept the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act with a 3% real property tax surcharge starting FY2026
• Appropriation of $35,047 for updated police department tasers
• Appropriation of $13,356 for Water Department billing software and equipment

Fire Department Study Work Group

The Fire Department Study Workgroup will discuss the cost and implementation schedule for a professional paid fire department, as well as the implications of age restrictions on members. They will also consider a recommendation to the Select Board and public relations/recruitment plans. The meeting includes acceptance of minutes from October 7, 2024, and citizen input.

• Cost to implement a professional paid fire department
• Working schedule for implementation of a paid department
• Implication of age restriction on fire department members
• Recommendation to Select Board: details and timing
• Public relations and recruitment plans

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will review and consider approving the Housing Production Plan, a key document for guiding housing development. They will also meet with Catamount's engineer to discuss subdivision plans addressing density, stormwater, and emergency access, and discuss proposed zoning changes for village districts, home-based businesses, and housing options. Other items include a common driveway application for Al Thorp at 15 Pinecrest Hill Rd and a site visit for a driveway at 92 and 96 Baldwin Hill Rd.

• Review and consider approval of the Housing Production Plan
• Meet with Jim Scalise (Catamount’s engineer) and CJ Hoss (BRPC) regarding Catamount subdivision plans
• Discussion of zoning changes: village district boundaries, table of uses, home based businesses, housing options, design controls
• Al Thorp application for a common driveway at 15 Pinecrest Hill Rd
• Discuss dimensional regulations for multi-family housing and acreage requirements in village districts

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will conduct a site visit on October 16, 2024, to review a common driveway permit application submitted by Courtney Lane for James Wright and Emily Sartor at 92 and 96 Baldwin Hill Rd N/S. The board will assess the site, discuss bylaw requirements, and evaluate safety and fire concerns to determine conditions for approval.

• Site visit to review common driveway permit at 92 and 96 Baldwin Hill Rd N/S
• Applicant: Courtney Lane on behalf of James Wright and Emily Sartor
• Discussion of bylaw requirements and safety/fire concerns

Green Committee

The Green Committee is meeting to review reports on Shredding Day and recycling card distribution. Members will brainstorm new projects and recruit new members. The committee will also discuss starting an educational project on food waste.

• Report on Shredding Day event
• Report on distribution of Recycling Rules cards
• Discussion on food waste educational project
• Selection of a volunteer to write the Annual Town Report blurb

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will review minutes from three prior meetings and discuss old business including CDCSB housing costs, planning for the October 22 Special Town Meeting, seeking approval from the Select Board and Planning Board for the Housing Production Plan, and clarifying Chapter 40B regulations. The board will also consider seasonal designation of properties. Financial updates show a Housing Trust Fund balance of $100 and a short-term rental impact fee balance of $9,270.50.

• Approval of Housing Production Plan from Select Board and Planning Board
• Planning for the October 22 Special Town Meeting related to housing
• CDCSB housing costs discussion
• Chapter 40B clarification
• Seasonal Designation consideration

Select Board

This meeting consists entirely of an executive session closed to the public under state law. The only scheduled issue is strategy with respect to litigation. No public business or decisions will be conducted.

• Closed executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee will consider approving a new AI use policy, submitting grant applications to the EPA Healthy Communities Program and the RIZE Massachusetts Mosaic Municipal Matching Grant Program, and recommending Thomas Matuszko to the Seasonal Communities Advisory Council. The committee will also vote on financial reports, the executive director's FY24 performance review, and FY25 salary adjustment.

• Vote to approve BRPC Use of AI Policy
• Vote to approve grant application to U.S. EPA Healthy Communities Program
• Vote to approve grant application to RIZE Massachusetts Mosaic Municipal Matching Grant Program
• Vote to recommend Thomas Matuszko to Seasonal Communities Advisory Council
• Vote to approve Executive Director's FY24 performance review and FY25 salary adjustment

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The October 10, 2024 Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee meeting was cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. The agenda included routine reports, a vote to accept grants, and a proposed overnight art trip to NYC, but no business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Proposed vote to approve overnight art trip for 14 students to NYC (Dec 5–7, 2024) was not acted upon
• Budget transfers and grant acceptance were on the agenda but not voted

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will conduct its regular meeting, reviewing minutes from the previous session and discussing property-related matters including a housing complaint, septic plan review, and closed landfill water testing. Food inspections for three local establishments are also on the agenda.

• Food inspection at North Egremont Store
• Food inspection at The Barn
• Food inspection at Little Cat Lodge
• Septic plan review for new construction on Pinecrest Hill Road
• Housing complaint at 6 Mail Street

Conservation Commission

This meeting includes continued public hearings on two Notices of Intent from the Town of Egremont: a roadway reconstruction on Mt. Washington Road and a culvert replacement on Blunt Road, both subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. The commission will also consider requests for removal of temporary bog boards at Jug End (withdrawal requested) and two Requests for Determination of Applicability for invasive removal and tree removal in buffer zones.

• Continued hearing: NOI for roadway reconstruction and safety improvements on Mt. Washington Road in resource areas
• Continued hearing: NOI for Blunt Rd. culvert replacement project
• RDA from Berkshire Bird Observatory to withdraw request for temporary bog boards in Jug End
• RDA from Ronald Weiner, 16 Mill Rd., for invasive removal and replanting
• RDA from Carol Friedman, 22 Taconic Lane, for tree removal in buffer zone of Marsh Pond

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is the retention of a lawyer to provide clarification on Chapter 40B.

• Retention of lawyer for Chapter 40B clarification

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Prospect Operating LLC for a new all-alcohol license at the Cliff House, located at 50 Prospect Lake Road. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and via Zoom. Written comments are accepted via email.

• Public hearing for a new all-alcohol license at the Cliff House (50 Prospect Lake Road)
• Applicant: Prospect Operating LLC, DBA The Prospect

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application from Prospect Operating LLC for a new all-alcohol license at the Poolhouse located at 50 Prospect Lake Road. Written comments may be submitted via email.

• Public hearing for a new all-alcohol license at The Prospect Poolhouse, 50 Prospect Lake Road

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for Prospect Operating LLC. They will discuss borrowing options for Mount Washington Road Phase 1 engineering and water line replacement, and consider supporting the Housing Production Plan. The board also plans to accept resignations from the Cultural Council and appoint new members, and will honor a poll worker for 60 years of service.

• Public hearing: Prospect Operating LLC liquor license
• Borrowing options for Mount Washington Road Phase 1 engineering
• Borrowing options for Water Department water line replacement
• Select Board support of Housing Production Plan
• Appointment of Eileen Baral and Mary McGurn to Cultural Council

Egremont Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review ongoing initiatives including the Demolition Delay Bylaw and the town's 250th birthday. The body will also discuss proposed zoning changes from the Planning Board and the Community Preservation Act.

• Demolition Delay Bylaw review of Select Board Meeting
• Proposed Zoning Changes from Planning Board Meeting
• Community Preservation Act (CPA) discussion
• Guilder Farm ENF review
• Egremont 250th Birthday planning

Fire Department Study Work Group

The Fire Department Study Workgroup will discuss public relations and recruitment plans, the cost to implement a professional paid fire department, and a recommendation to the Select Board on details and timing. The group also plans to approve minutes from September 25 and allow citizen and official input.

• Discussion of cost to implement a professional paid fire department
• Public relations and recruitment plans
• Preparing recommendation to Select Board
• Approval of September 25 meeting minutes

Cemetery Commission

The Egremont Cemetery Commission will meet to review minutes and discuss the Hillside expansion. The body will address the location of boundary markers and the marking of service member plots and the Memorial Garden area.

• Hillside expansion
• Area for Service Members at Hillside
• Location of boundary markers at Hillside
• Marking of Memorial Garden area

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will discuss a package of proposed zoning bylaw changes, including village district boundaries, uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls, and prepare for a public hearing and warrant articles. They will also consider a Community Preservation Act proposal to create a Housing Trust plan for four units on town property with a long-term lease to CDCSB, and review a common driveway permit application for 92 and 96 Baldwin Hill Rd N/S. Additionally, the board will meet with Jim Scalise regarding Catamount subdivision plans and discuss dimensional regulations for multi-family housing in village districts.

• Discuss proposed zoning changes: village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, design controls; prepare for public hearing and warrant articles
• Review common driveway permit application by Courtney Lane for James Wright and Emily Sartor at 92 and 96 Baldwin Hill Rd N/S
• Meet with Jim Scalise regarding Catamount subdivision plans
• Discuss CPA with Doug Mishkin: Housing Trust plan for 4 units by CDCSB on town property with long-term lease
• Discuss dimensional regulations and intensity issues for proposed multi-family regulations in village districts

Housing Committee

The Egremont Housing Committee will meet via Zoom on October 1, 2024, to discuss a CDC proposal for the town's 6-acre parcel, review existing housing projects, and hear a report on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) investigations. The meeting includes approval of past minutes and public comment periods. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of CDC Proposal for Town’s 6 Acres
• Reports on existing possible housing projects
• Report on ADU investigation
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024
• Citizens’ time for public input

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will meet in executive session under state law to discuss a grievance filed by an employee. No public business will be conducted during this closed meeting.

• Executive session to discuss a grievance filed by an employee

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Claudia Laslie. The appeal contests a Building Inspector's decision that a structure on the Pumpkin Hollow Road property violates Zoning Bylaw 4.1.1.2.

• Appeal by Claudia Laslie regarding a structure violation of Zoning Bylaw 4.1.1.2 on Pumpkin Hollow Road

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will meet to discuss the Housing Production Plan, seek approval from the Select Board and Planning Board, and plan for the October 22 Special Town Meeting. The board will also review fund balances ($100 in the Housing Trust Fund, $9,270.50 in short-term rental impact fees) and consider a seasonal designation.

• Discussion of the Housing Production Plan and approval process with Select Board and Planning Board
• Planning for October 22 Special Town Meeting, including promotion of Town Warrant Articles
• Review of Housing Trust Fund balance ($100.00) and short-term rental impact fee balance ($9,270.50)
• Consideration of a Seasonal Designation
• CDCSB proposal discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to town zoning. The session will cover updates to definitions, district regulations, and development standards.

• Proposed zoning amendments for Definitions, Revised and New
• Proposed Establishment of Districts and Regulation of Districts
• Proposed Table of Intensity Regulations
• Proposed Use and Development Standards
• Proposed Site Plan Review Addition

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting, including a vote to approve one pre-kindergarten school choice student for the 2024-2025 school year. Other agenda items include approval of warrants, acceptance of grants and gifts, budget transfers, and updates on district initiatives such as Transcend, Early College, and Innovation Pathways. Public comment is invited.

• Vote to approve one PK school choice student for 2024-2025
• Approval of warrants and acceptance of grants and gifts
• Budget transfers
• Updates on district initiatives: Transcend, Early College, Innovation Pathways
• Student representative report and student spotlight

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review and adopt minutes from the previous meeting, then address several items including a septic system addition at 14 Blunt Road, an update on installation at 65-69 Sheffield Road, and follow-up on DEP closed landfill requirements. The board will also discuss a PFAS litigation letter and a grant/installation update for a PFAS treatment unit at the Town Hall. Other items include a housing complaint at 6 Main Street and upcoming restaurant inspections.

• 14 Blunt Road/Mishkin/Jennis – adding load to existing septic system
• 65-69 Sheffield Road/Thorne – update on installation
• DEP closed landfill requirements – follow up from Select Board meeting
• PFAS litigation letter
• PFAS Town Hall treatment unit grant/installation update

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission meets in person to discuss and identify its legislative priorities for the upcoming session, building on the Rural Policy Advisory Committee's work. They will also hear a presentation on the Home Modification Loan Program, which offers no-interest loans for home modifications for older adults and people with disabilities. The commission will review Executive Committee actions from August and September and hold an open discussion on important issues facing municipalities.

• Presentation of Home Modification Loan Program (no-interest loans for seniors/disabled)
• Discussion of BRPC legislative priorities based on RPAC recommendations
• Presentation of Executive Committee actions (Aug & Sept 2024)
• Open discussion of important municipal issues
• Vote to approve August 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Fire Department Study Work Group

The Egremont Fire Department Study Workgroup is meeting to discuss multiple operational and strategic items, including OSHA regulations, Basic Life Support certification, and plans to become an EMT-certified department. The group will also discuss shared services with Alford and Great Barrington fire departments, wages for paid personnel, and a recommendation to the Select Board.

• Update on process and costs to become an EMT department
• Discussion with Alford Fire Department and Great Barrington Fire Department on shared services
• Wages for paid personnel
• Public relations and recruitment plans
• Recommendation to Select Board

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is conducting continued public hearings on several Notices of Intent and a Request for Determination. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Prospect Lake Dam and the town's Forest Stewardship Plan.

• NOI for restoration of intermittent stream and BVW at 22 Warner Rd.
• NOI for roadway reconstruction and safety improvements on Mt. Washington Road
• NOI for Blunt Rd. culvert replacement project
• RDA from Berkshire Bird Observatory for temporary bog boards in Jug End
• Discussion of Forest Stewardship Plan for the Town of Egremont

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss borrowing options for Mount Washington Road Phase 1 engineering and water line replacement, consider the Closed Landfill PFAS monitoring plan, and receive an update on the Green Communities Town Hall project and solar credit amount. They also plan to finalize the warrant for the October 22 Special Town Meeting and appoint members to the Open Space & Recreation Ad Hoc Review Committee.

• Borrowing options for Mount Washington Road Phase 1 engineering and water line replacement
• Closed Landfill PFAS monitoring plan discussion
• Green Communities Town Hall project update and solar credit amount
• Open Space & Recreation Ad Hoc Review Committee member appointments
• Finalize warrant for the October 22 Special Town Meeting

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The committee will meet to discuss regional emergency preparedness and old business. The agenda includes updates on EMS service zones, shelter planning, and hazardous material equipment.

• EMS Service Zone Plan Update
• Regional Shelter Plan
• Hazardous Material Trailer Update
• Public Information Officer Training/Survey
• Local Elected Official Training

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will attend the Selectboard meeting to discuss DEP requirements for monitoring wells and PFAS testing at the closed town landfill. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is only a discussion.

• Discussion of DEP Closed Landfill Monitoring Wells and PFAS Testing requirements

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review items on the Special Town Meeting warrant scheduled for October 22, 2024, and frame recommendations for the town. The committee will also consider its meeting schedule for fall and winter 2024-2025.

• Review items on the Special Town Meeting warrant (October 22, 2024)
• Frame recommendations for warrant items
• Consider Fall-Winter 2024-2025 meeting schedule options

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Main Street Reconstruction project. The event is located at the Village Green in South Egremont.

• Main Street Reconstruction ribbon cutting ceremony

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will hold a public forum to discuss several housing-related items. Topics include a proposal for a housing site at Town Hall, the Community Preservation Act, an Affordable Housing Tax Exemption, and the Housing Production Plan. No decisions are specified on the agenda; it is a discussion session.

• Town Hall housing site proposal
• Community Preservation Act
• Affordable Housing Tax Exemption
• Housing Production Plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review subdivision plans and a common driveway permit. Members will also discuss proposed zoning changes to prepare for a public hearing and warrant articles.

• Catamount subdivision plans with Jim Scalise
• Common driveway permit application for 92 and 96 Baldwin Hill Rd N/S
• Proposed zoning changes regarding village district boundaries, table of uses, and housing options
• CDCSB plan presentation by Doug Mishkin of the Housing Trust
• Update on new zoning grant from Peg McDonough

Emergency Management

The Egremont Emergency Management Committee will discuss planning a table-top exercise focused on a heat emergency, review a MEMA PIO training course for spring 2025, and hear updates on the CodeRED emergency notification system and a possible generator upgrade. The meeting will also cover a report on Rep. Pignatelli's EMS regionalization initiative and ongoing work on fire hydrants.

• Meeting with Chris Marsden to discuss table-top exercise on heat emergency
• MEMA PIO training course in spring 2025 – details to come
• CodeRED update: customer portal and suggestion to add members as group
• Upgrade/relocation of generator outside Highway Department, possible replacement shared with new Buildings/Grounds garage
• Report on Rep. Pignatelli's EMS regionalization initiative and town participation in Collins Group Research

Green Committee

The Green Committee is meeting to discuss the logistics of a Shredding Day event and the distribution of recycling rule postcards. Members will also review the status of new signage and a pill box at the Transfer Station.

• Shredding Day scheduled for Saturday, September 28
• Proposal to send or hand out postcards regarding recycling rules at the Egremont site
• Review of new recycling signage installation at the Transfer Station
• Status update on the relocation of the pill box at the Transfer Station
• Status of information sheets on passive and net-zero homes and the specialized stretch code

The Egremont Green Committee approved sending 1,000 postcards about recycling rules in October, funded by the Small Materials Recycling fund. Work began on the Town Hall heat pump, expected to save $3,500 annually. The committee tabled further discussion on eco-tips and passive home information sheets for future meetings.

• Approved mailing 1,000 recycling rules postcards in October (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled eco-tips posting discussion for future meeting
• Tabled passive home information sheet discussion for future meeting

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will review old business items including a CDCSB proposal, site costs, cash flow, and excess funds. They will also plan a September 21 hearing for the presentation of the Housing Production Plan. Fund balances are reported: Housing Trust Fund at $100.00 and Short-term rental impact fee at $7,835.31.

• Discussion of CDCSB proposal
• Review of site costs
• Cash flow and excess funds review
• Planning for September 21 hearing on Housing Production Plan
• Seasonal population designation and count discussion

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust reviewed a $250,000 site preparation cost breakdown from the Community Development Corporation South Berkshire (CDCSB) for a housing proposal, with costs including water, electric, excavating, and roadway resurfacing. The board accepted the August 29 minutes and planned the September 21 public forum agenda, which will cover the CDCSB housing proposal, Community Preservation Act, Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption, and Housing Production Plan. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and planning-focused.

• Accepted minutes of August 29 meeting as presented
• Reviewed CDCSB site preparation cost estimate of ~$250,000
• Set September 21 public forum agenda order
• Agreed to draft FAQ documents on CPA and AHPTE
• Planned resident outreach via email, Facebook, town web page, and flyer

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Executive Committee of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will meet virtually on September 12, 2024. They will vote on approving the July–August 2024 expenditures report, authorizing disposal of surplus computers, submitting a HUD PRO Housing grant application, and approving the executive director's performance review and salary adjustment. The agenda also includes financial reports and committee updates.

• Vote to approve expenditures report covering July 24–September 1, 2024, which includes a $319,635 return of unspent DPH grant funding.
• Vote to authorize disposal of 6 HP ProBook computers and one Dell monitor, and offer 6 ProBook and 1 EliteBook computers to municipalities.
• Vote to approve submission of a grant application to HUD's FY24 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Program.
• Vote to approve Executive Director's FY24 performance review and FY25 salary adjustment.
• Reports on financial status including aged receivables, line of credit, and FY24 closeout.

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will hold its 1,672nd meeting, covering standing reports, public comment, and the business manager's report on warrants, grants, and budget transfers. New business includes votes on amending the academic calendar (moving a PD date), approving the superintendent evaluation, lateral salary schedule adjustments, and the student handbook. Subcommittee reports and updates on district initiatives are also on the agenda.

• Vote to amend academic calendar: change PD date from May 21, 2025 to May 20, 2025
• Vote on superintendent evaluation
• Vote to approve lateral movements on Unit A salary schedule effective September 1, 2024
• Vote to approve Student and Families Handbook
• Business Manager’s report: vote to accept grants and gifts, budget transfers

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will meet on September 12, 2024 to review and adopt minutes from August 29, discuss updates on a septic installation at 65-69 Sheffield Road, and plan a Covid/Flu vaccination clinic scheduled for October 7 at Town Hall. The board will also review recent field work including perc tests and septic installations on multiple properties.

• Update on septic installation at 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Covid/Flu vaccination clinic on Oct. 7 at Town Hall
• Perc test results for 124 Egremont Plain Road
• Perc test results for 36 Main Street
• Septic installation at 14 Pinecrest Hill

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on three Notices of Intent: the Town's Mt. Washington Road reconstruction and Blunt Rd. culvert replacement, and a private restoration project at 22 Warner Rd. They will also consider a Request for Determination of Applicability from Berkshire Bird Observatory for temporary bog boards in Jug End. New business includes updates on Prospect Lake Dam and removal of wattles at 22 Mt. Washington Rd.

• NOI from Town of Egremont for roadway reconstruction on Mt. Washington Road, continued from 8/22
• NOI from Town of Egremont for Blunt Rd. culvert replacement, continued from 8/22
• NOI from Andrea Hiller and Peter Papamichael for stream restoration at 22 Warner Rd., continued from 8/22
• RDA from Berkshire Bird Observatory for temporary bog boards in Jug End, continued from 8/22
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for Bischoff at 46 Bow Wow Rd.

The Egremont Conservation Committee met on September 12, 2024, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. Four public hearings were opened and continued: a Notice of Intent for stream restoration at 22 Warner Road, a roadway reconstruction project on Mt. Washington Road, a culvert replacement on Blunt Road, and a Request for Determination of Applicability from the Berkshire Bird Observatory. A Certificate of Compliance was issued for the Bischoff property at 46 Bow Wow Rd. No final decisions were made on the continued hearings.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Continued NOI for 22 Warner Road stream restoration
• Continued NOI for Mt. Washington Road reconstruction
• Continued NOI for Blunt Rd. culvert replacement
• Continued RDA for Berkshire Bird Observatory
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Bischoff, 46 Bow Wow Rd.

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Community Relations and Public Schools Advocacy Subcommittee is meeting to organize a candidate forum for the School Committee. The body will also discuss and plan content for the October and April newsletters.

• Scheduling and planning of School Committee Candidate Forum
• Discussion of articles for October/Fall Newsletter
• Planning of articles for April/Spring Newsletter

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will review an edited evaluation and vote on the final assessment. The meeting includes a planned executive session for strategy or contract negotiations with the Superintendent.

• Vote on Superintendent's evaluation
• Change in Subcommittee leadership
• Executive session for Superintendent contract negotiations

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss an Affordable Housing Tax Exemption as new business and continue review of proposed articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting on October 22. Updates will be given on the Main Street ribbon cutting, parking issues at French Park, and the Mount Washington Cattle Lot Timber Plan. Deadlines for warrant finalization and posting are set.

• Consideration of Affordable Housing Tax Exemption
• Further review of proposed articles for Special Town Meeting (October 22, 2024)
• Update on Main Street ribbon cutting (September 23, 2024, 10am)
• Discussion of parking issues at French Park Tennis Courts/Pickleball courts
• Update on Mount Washington Cattle Lot Timber Plan

The Select Board voted unanimously to place articles on the October 22 Special Town Meeting warrant, including the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption, a $42,063 radio repeater system, and $26,907 for upgraded Tasers. Nine articles are approved to date, with the order to be finalized at the September 24 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were updates or procedural.

• Approved article for Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved article for $42,063 radio repeater system (unanimous)
• Approved article for $26,907 for upgraded Tasers (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of August 20 as presented; August 22, 23, 28 with minor edits

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will focus on reviewing a memorandum and materials regarding proposed zoning changes. Items include village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls and development standards. The board may also check in with Peg McDonough about a new zoning grant, review Form A applications, and conduct board reorganization.

• Review of proposed zoning changes covering village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls
• Check-in with Peg McDonough regarding new zoning grant
• Review of Form A applications (subdivision plans)
• Board reorganization
• Approval of past meeting minutes

Cemetery Commission

The Egremont Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss old business including Hillside expansion/clearing and a Riverside access road, as well as new business regarding a Rustia monument at Town House Cemetery. The meeting will also include review of prior minutes and other procedural items.

• Discussion of Hillside expansion/clearing
• Discussion of Riverside access road
• Discussion of Rustia monument at Town House Cemetery

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in an executive session. The board will discuss a grievance filed by an employee.

• Discussion of an employee grievance

Egremont250

The Egremont250 Committee is meeting to finalize an event date, review new logo drafts, and discuss the scope of the 250th anniversary celebration. They will also assign roles for activities such as a vintage picture slideshow, children's games, scavenger hunt, music, vendors, and souvenirs.

• Event date confirmation
• New logo drafts review
• Rethinking scope of the celebration
• Program booklet planning
• Assigning roles for games, music, vendors, and souvenirs

The committee confirmed the event date of September 20, 2025, and approved minutes from prior meetings. They reviewed and voted on new logo designs, discussed merchandising, and reduced lead-up activities. Grant applications will be submitted before deadlines, and program booklet advertising will be canvassed from local businesses.

• Confirmed event date as September 20, 2025
• Approved minutes from 5/22/24 and 2/14/24
• Voted on new logo designs for merchandising and stamp use
• Reduced lead-up activities for the celebration
• Decided to submit grant applications before deadlines

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

This meeting of the Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee includes approval of minutes, acceptance of grants and gifts, budget transfers, and reports. Key discussion items include a review of the employee handbook and updates on district initiatives such as Transcend, Early College, and Innovation Pathways. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of School Committee Minutes #1670 from July 25, 2024
• Vote to Accept Grants and Gifts
• Budget Transfers
• Employee Handbook (for review)
• Updates on district initiatives (Transcend, Early College, Innovation Pathways)

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will conduct a final review of the Housing Production Plan and plan for a public hearing on September 21. The board will also discuss the Community Preservation Act/Affordable Housing Tax Exemption and Egremont's responsibilities under a CDCSB proposal.

• Final review of the Housing Production Plan
• Planning public hearing for September 21
• Community Preservation Act/Affordable Housing Tax Exemption discussion
• CDCSB proposal review of Egremont responsibilities
• Housing Trust Fund balance reported as $100.00

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board met and made plans for a September 21 public hearing on the Housing Production Plan (HPP), including a final draft to be available September 12. The board also discussed questions about short-term rentals and campgrounds, and planned to ask the Community Development Corporation South Berkshire (CDC) about excess funds from a housing project. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily procedural and preparatory.

• Accepted minutes of August 16, 2024 meeting as presented
• Scheduled September 21 hearing from 9am to 11:30am with agenda including CDC proposal, CPA, Affordable Housing Tax Exemption, and HPP
• Set September 12 as target for final HPP draft to share with residents
• Directed Bob to prepare HPP questions for Brett and request agenda for September 21 hearing
• Directed Mary to ask Assessors Office about campground short-term rental status and personal property tax
• Directed Richard to ask CDC about use of excess project funds

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss installation of monitoring wells at the closed Phillips Road landfill and testing at 109 Baldwin Hill Road West. They will also consider updates on septic systems at several properties, including a new tank at 15 Partridge Road, and a Cooling Assistance Program application. Additionally, they will schedule a Covid/Flu clinic and review a Chokesaver class.

• Installation of monitoring wells at closed Phillips Road landfill and testing at 109 Baldwin Hill Road West
• Septic system updates at 65-69 Sheffield Road, 206 Hillsdale Road, 15 Partridge Road (new tank installed), and 124 Hillsdale Road
• Cooling Assistance Program additional application
• Covid/Flu clinic date scheduling
• Chokesaver class follow-up review

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will review a memorandum and other materials on proposed zoning changes, covering village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls. They will discuss these items with Emily Innes. Time permitting, they will also check in on a new zoning grant with Peg McDonough, review past minutes, and handle other routine items such as Form A's, mail, and citizen's time.

• Review memorandum on proposed zoning changes including village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls
• Discuss proposed zoning changes with Emily Innes
• Check in with Peg McDonough regarding a new zoning grant
• Review past meeting minutes
• Citizen's time for public comment

The Planning Board discussed zoning bylaw revisions, including definitions for accessory structures, tiny homes, and short-term rentals, but made no final decisions. They agreed to remove solar panels from the accessory structure definition and to delete the short-term rental definition for now. The board also deferred action on the Catamount subdivision, asking the developer to email the chairman for a future agenda slot.

• Removed solar panels from accessory structure definition (unanimous)
• Deleted short-term rental definition, to revisit with future bylaw (unanimous)
• Left ADU definition broad, allowing short-term rental use (unanimous)
• Deferred Catamount subdivision discussion, requested formal request via email (unanimous)

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will hold discussions on several housing-related topics, including a Community Development Corporation (CDC) proposal for the Town's 6-acre parcel, the Community Preservation Act (CPA), an Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption, and a revised Historic Preservation & Demolition Delay Bylaw. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of CDC proposal for Town's 6 acres
• Discussion of Community Preservation Act (CPA)
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption
• Discussion of revised Historic Preservation & Demolition Delay Bylaw by Egremont Historical Commission
• Report on ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) investigation

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Regional Round Table will discuss the FY26 budget, including contract negotiations and advocacy plans. The body will also review the status of district initiatives such as Early College, Innovation Pathways, and Transcend.

• FY26 Budget presentation and improvement strategies
• Upcoming contract negotiations
• Potential community forum on School Committee candidates
• Status updates on Early College, Innovation Pathways, and Transcend initiatives
• Alumni database discussion

Veterans Services

The Board of Directors will meet to review reports from the treasurer and director. The agenda consists of procedural items and a period for citizen input.

• Treasurer Report
• Director Report
• Citizens Speak

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a final interview and likely appoint a new Administrative Assistant, interview a candidate for the Housing Committee, and further review proposed articles for the October 22 Special Town Meeting. They will also discuss the Historical Commission's Demo Delay Bylaw, an update on the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and an update on the FY24 CDBG Housing Rehab Grant.

• Final interview and possible appointment of Administrative Assistant
• Interview and possible appointment of Housing Committee member
• Further review of proposed articles for October 22 Special Town Meeting
• Discussion of Historical Commission Demo Delay Bylaw
• FY24 CDBG Housing Rehab Grant update

Fire Department Study Work Group

The Fire Department Study Work Group will meet to discuss becoming an EMT-certified department, including process and costs. They will also review OSHA regulations, basic life safety certification, public relations and recruitment plans, wages for paid personnel, and hold discussions with Alford and Great Barrington fire departments. The group will accept minutes from July 29 and hear public comment.

• Update on process and costs to become an EMT department
• Discussion with Alford and Great Barrington fire departments on shared services
• Review of OSHA regulations and basic life safety certification
• Public relations and recruitment plans
• Wages for paid personnel

The Fire Department Study Workgroup discussed strategies to recruit and retain volunteers, including paying for training and on-call time, hiring two shift personnel, and making the Chief's position full-time paid. They also reviewed current membership (13 on roster, 6-7 active) and call volume (71 fire, 43 medical calls). No formal decisions were made; the group plans to make a recommendation to the Select Board soon.

• Accepted July 29 meeting minutes unanimously
• Deferred OSHA discussion until Tom Berkel can attend
• Discussed paying for training hours and on-call time to boost recruitment
• Considered hiring two shift personnel and making Chief's position full-time paid
• Explored housing options for paid personnel, including Annex dorms and new South Station sleeping bays
• Noted Great Barrington requires Egremont to match staffing levels for sharing/regionalization

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss proposed zoning changes after reviewing a memorandum and supporting materials. Topics include village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls. The board may also check on a new zoning grant with Peg McDonough and review Form A applications. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review memorandum on proposed zoning changes, including village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls
• Discussion with Emily Innes on the zoning proposals
• Check-in with Peg McDonough regarding new zoning grant (time allowing)
• Review of Form A applications (administrative)
• Review of past meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in Executive Session to discuss a complaint regarding the illegal hiring of an unauthorized job or salary by the Egremont Fire Chief.

• Discussion of complaint regarding unauthorized job or salary hiring by the Fire Chief

The Select Board held an executive session to investigate the Fire Chief's hiring of an administrative assistant without board approval. The board decided to take no disciplinary action, but agreed the position will be posted and the current applicant will not be hired. The chief will pay the 5 hours worked at $30/hour from the department's corporate account.

• No disciplinary action taken against Fire Chief for unauthorized hire
• Position to be posted and applicants reviewed; current applicant not preferred
• Chief to pay 5 hours at $30/hour from Fire Department corporate account
• Personnel Director to clarify hiring policy
• Board authorized chief to suspend firefighters for safety with documentation

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings on several Notice of Intent (NOI) and Request for Determination (RDA) applications. The meeting includes discussions on town roadway improvements and private property alterations. The commission will also address potential violations and a town forest stewardship plan.

• NOI for roadway reconstruction and safety improvements on Mt. Washington Road
• NOI for Blunt Rd. culvert replacement project
• NOI for stream and BVW restoration at 22 Warner Rd.
• RDA for temporary bog boards in Jug End by Berkshire Bird Observatory
• RDA for tree removal and fence installation at 7 Buttonball Ln.

The Egremont Conservation Commission approved an RDA for Britta Steilmann at 7 Buttonball Ln. for tree removal and fence installation, with conditions including cutting trees up to 48 inches, removing only by climbing, and leaving wood in place. All other public hearing items were continued to September 12, 2024, pending additional permits or consultations. The commission also discussed updates on the OSRP and various communications, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved RDA for Britta Steilmann at 7 Buttonball Ln. with conditions (negative 2)
• Continued NOI for 22 Warner Road restoration to 9/12
• Continued NOI for Mt. Washington Road reconstruction to 9/12
• Continued NOI for Blunt Rd. culvert replacement to 9/12
• Continued RDA from Berkshire Bird Observatory to 9/12
• Approved minutes of previous meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss articles for a Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024. The board is also reviewing a bid award for the maintenance garage and a town site proposal for the Housing Trust.

• Maintenance Garage bid award
• Housing Trust town site proposal
• Historical Commission Demo Delay Bylaw
• Special Town Meeting articles for October 22, 2024
• Main Street ribbon cutting and memorial bench

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will meet to review a draft Housing Production Plan, discuss the Community Preservation Act/Affordable Housing Tax Exemption, and consider the O'Brient property at 15 Baldwin Hill East. The board will also address Egremont's responsibilities under a CDCSB proposal. A hearing date for the Housing Production Plan is scheduled for September 21.

• Review draft Housing Production Plan
• Discussion of O'Brient property, 15 Baldwin Hill East
• CDCSB proposal - Egremont responsibilities
• Community Preservation Act/Affordable Housing Tax Exemption
• Housing Trust Fund balance: $100.00; Short-term rental impact fee balance: $7,835.31

The Housing Trust Board accepted the August 2 minutes and reviewed the latest draft of the Housing Production Plan (HPP), which is ready for submission after a public hearing scheduled for September 21, 2024. The board discussed the recent Housing Act and recommended a 3% Community Preservation Act fee and an Affordable Housing Tax Exemption for action at the October 22 Special Town Meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items; they are recommendations for the Select Board.

• Accepted August 2, 2024 meeting minutes as presented
• Housing Production Plan draft approved with minor edits, pending public hearing on Sept. 21
• Recommended 3% CPA fee and Affordable Housing Tax Exemption to Select Board for Oct. 22 Special Town Meeting

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will discuss septic installation updates and review recent field work. The board will also address the Cooling Assistance Program and an upcoming Chokesaver class.

• Septic installation updates for 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Field work review for Jug End Road, Gilbert Road, 32 Oxbow Road, and 27A Oxbow Road
• Cattle Barn Lot discussion
• Cooling Assistance Program
• Chokesaver class scheduled for August 27th

The Egremont Board of Health approved two applications for the Cooling Assistance Program, awarding an air conditioner to each. They also discussed concerns about glyphosate use on the Cattle Barn Lot, with a possible future ban or limit mentioned, and scheduled a site visit. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or updates.

• Approved minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting with minor corrections (3-0)
• Awarded air conditioner to two Cooling Assistance Program applicants
• Scheduled site visit for Cattle Barn Lot on August 16 at noon
• Discussed potential future ban or limit on glyphosate (no action taken)

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board is meeting to review a memorandum and other materials on proposed zoning changes, covering village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls. The board will also check in on a new zoning grant with Peg McDonough, handle Form A applications, review past minutes, and conduct board reorganization. This is a working session with discussion but no final votes noted.

• Review of proposed zoning changes: village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, design controls and development standards
• Discussion with Emily Innes on the zoning proposal
• Check-in with Peg McDonough regarding a new zoning grant
• Form A subdivision applications
• Board reorganization and review of past minutes

The Egremont Planning Board held a discussion-only meeting on August 14, 2024, with no formal decisions, approvals, or votes. Members debated potential changes to Site Plan Review requirements, including whether architects should be mandatory, traffic study thresholds, and landscape screening standards. They also discussed making development standards enforceable and clarifying enforcement authority, but no actions were taken. The board also considered assigning a secretary role but reached no resolution.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed potential flexibility in architect requirement for Site Plan Review
• Discussed limiting traffic study requirements to projects with significant impact
• Discussed making development standards enforceable rather than guidelines
• Discussed assigning a board secretary role, no resolution reached

Select Board

The Select Board will consider awarding the maintenance garage bid and approving a special liquor license for Catamount. The board will also receive a Housing Trust update covering a town site proposal, Community Preservation Act, and Affordable Housing Tax Exemption. Old business includes articles for a Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 22, parking issues at French Park tennis and pickleball courts, and Mount Washington Cattle Lot timber cutting. The Historical Commission will present a demo delay bylaw under scheduled issues.

• Maintenance Garage bid award
• Catamount special liquor license
• Housing Trust update: town site proposal, Community Preservation Act, Affordable Housing Tax Exemption
• Historical Commission: Demo Delay Bylaw
• Special Town Meeting: articles (October 22, 2024; warrant finalized September 24, posted October 8)

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will hold a closed session on August 12, 2024, to discuss employee discipline under state law. No public business will be conducted; the meeting is not open to the public.

• Closed session authorized under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21, Paragraph 1 for employee discipline

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a memorandum and materials on proposed zoning changes covering village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls. Time permitting, they will also check on a new zoning grant and handle routine business including Form A approvals and board reorganization.

• Review of proposed zoning changes including village district boundaries and table of uses
• Check-in on new zoning grant with Peg McDonough
• Approval of Form A applications
• Board reorganization

The Egremont Planning Board held a discussion-only meeting on August 8, 2024, with no formal decisions or votes. Members reviewed the state Affordable Homes Act's impact on local zoning, particularly accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and explored options like seasonal community designation and future zoning changes for affordable housing. No actions were taken, and the board planned to seek legal clarification and continue discussions at the next meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed potential conflicts between state ADU rules and local zoning bylaws
• Explored seasonal community designation under the Affordable Homes Act
• Considered future zoning changes for multifamily housing and cluster housing

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will hold a meeting to discuss affordable housing property tax exemptions and a proposed Historic Preservation & Demolition Delay Bylaw. The body will also review existing housing projects and an ADU kit.

• Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption follow-up
• Historic Preservation & Demolition Delay Bylaw proposed by Egremont Historical Commission
• Reports on existing possible housing projects
• Discussion of ADU kit

Egremont Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review previous minutes and discuss ongoing initiatives. Key agenda items include the Demolition Delay Bylaw and preparations for Egremont's 250th birthday.

• Review of meeting with Cornelius Hoss (BRPC) regarding Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Discussion of MACRIS
• Website updates
• Historic Building Signs for Egremont 250th Birthday
• New publication of Egremont History

The Egremont Historical Commission approved minutes for June and July, and made progress on its proposed Preservation Bylaw, including incorporating feedback from regional and state experts. The Commission agreed to request a spot on the Select Board's September agenda to present the bylaw for the October 22 town meeting warrant. No final decisions were made on the bylaw itself.

• Approved June and July meeting minutes
• Agreed to request Select Board agenda slot for September to present preservation bylaw
• Approved use of MACRIS files for website vignettes
• Agreed to repeat outreach at Transfer Station and print more fliers

Cemetery Commission

The Egremont Cemetery Commission will review minutes from July 12 and discuss old business items, including the Hillside expansion/clearing and the Riverside access road. No new business is listed. The meeting is a routine update on ongoing cemetery projects.

• Review of July 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Hillside expansion and clearing
• Discussion on Riverside access road

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will discuss a housing site proposal with Community Development Corp of South Berkshire representatives, review the draft Housing Production Plan, and consider the O'Brient property at 15 Baldwin Hill East. The board also addresses a conflict of interest for a member, the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption, and updates on fund balances ($100 trust fund, $7,835 short-term rental impact fee).

• Review housing site proposal with Community Development Corp of South Berkshire
• Drraft Housing Production Plan review and hearing scheduled for 9/21
• O'Brient property at 15 Baldwin Hill East discussed
• Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption considered
• Conflict of interest (Richard Stanley) and short-term rental impact fee balance $7,835.31

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust voted unanimously to recommend that the Select Board accept a proposal from Community Development Corporation South Berkshire (CDCSB) to build four workforce housing units as condominiums, with the town retaining land ownership. The board also voted to recommend placing articles on the October 22 Special Town Meeting warrant to adopt the Community Preservation Act and an Affordable Housing Tax Exemption. No final approvals were made; these are recommendations to the Select Board.

• Recommended accepting CDCSB workforce housing proposal (unanimous)
• Recommended placing CPA adoption article on Oct 22 Special Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Recommended adopting Affordable Housing Tax Exemption at Oct 22 Special Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 18, 2024 meeting as presented

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will discuss results from the BEAD broadband challenge, hear an update on the Berkshire Brownfields Program, and vote on submitting feedback to the state's SMART solar incentive program. The commission will also ratify appointments to regional committees and receive a legislative update.

• Presentation of BEAD broadband challenge results for Berkshire County
• Vote to submit feedback on DOER SMART solar program straw proposal
• Presentation on Berkshire Brownfields Program
• Ratification of appointments to Westfield River Wild and Scenic Advisory Committee, Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts, and MPO Alternate
• Update on Massachusetts legislative session items affecting BRPC work

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee will vote on several action items including authorizing the executive director to enter into intergovernmental agreements with municipalities, submitting a grant application for staff wellness, and approving changes to the personnel pay plan. They will also discuss committee reports, the executive director's report, and select the 2024 Kusik Award winner.

• Vote to authorize executive director to enter into intergovernmental agreements with municipalities
• Vote to approve grant application to Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association Wellness Program for staff wellness items
• Vote to approve changes to BRPC personnel pay plan: remove one offsite senior planner and add a public health subject matter expert, public health community coordinator, and group purchasing coordinator
• Discussion and vote to select the 2024 Kusik Award winner
• Update on the proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC)

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will focus on reviewing a memorandum and materials regarding proposed zoning changes, covering village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls/development standards. Time permitting, the board will also check in on a new zoning grant with Peg McDonough, review Form A's, past minutes, and conduct board reorganization. The meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM in person at Town Hall, with potential Zoom availability.

• Review of proposed zoning changes including village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls/development standards
• Check-in with Peg McDonough regarding a new zoning grant
• Board reorganization
• Citizen's Time
• Future agenda items and meetings

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet in executive session to consider property abatements and Appellate Tax Board (ATB) settlements.

• Property abatements
• ATB settlements

Select Board

The board will discuss a request for a regional EMS initiative and parking issues at French Park tennis/pickleball courts. They will interview Claire Tomich for a library substitute position and consider appointments including Georgette Kinney to the Fire Department Study Work Group. Follow-up items include a 4-way stop at Townhouse Hill Road and traffic restrictions on Mill Road. A special town meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2024.

• Interview applicant Claire Tomich for Library Substitute
• Discussion of yoga instruction at French Park
• Regional EMS initiative request
• Appointment of Georgette Kinney to Fire Department Study Work Group
• Parking issues at French Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts

The Select Board made several appointments and approvals, including appointing Claire Tomich as substitute librarian, Georgette Kinney to the Fire Department Study Workgroup, and Laura Allen as the BRPC/MPO representative. The Board also approved a letter of support for a grant application for EMS regionalization study, approved using ARPA funds for Blunt Road Culvert engineering, and discussed ongoing parking issues on Baldwin Hill North.

• Appointed Claire Tomich as substitute Librarian (unanimous)
• Appointed Georgette Kinney as fifth member of Fire Department Study Workgroup (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Allen as representative to BRPC/MPO (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Smitty Pignatelli's Community Compact Best Practices grant application (unanimous)
• Approved using ARPA funds for additional $24,000 needed for Blunt Road Culvert engineering/permitting
• Approved Town Clerk's request to distribute recruitment notice for Election Workers (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 268A disclosure filed by Richard Stanley (unanimous)

Fire Department Study Work Group

The Fire Department Study Work Group will review costs and processes to become an EMT-certified department, discuss shared-service memoranda with Alford and Great Barrington fire departments, and consider wages for paid personnel. The meeting also covers recruitment of members and public relations.

• Process and costs to become an EMT department (Dave)
• Discussion with Alford Fire Department and Great Barrington Fire Department (Joe)
• Wages for paid personnel (Tom)
• Memorandum of Understanding for shared services (Mary)
• Recruitment of fire department members

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three continued Notices of Intent: restoration of an altered stream at 22 Warner Rd., roadway reconstruction on Mt. Washington Road, and culvert replacement on Blunt Rd. Also continued is a Request for Determination of Applicability for temporary bog boards at Jug End for Berkshire Bird Observatory. The commission will discuss communications regarding invasive water chestnut removal at Smiley's Pond and herbicide treatment at Prospect Lake.

• Continued NOI for stream restoration at 22 Warner Rd. (Andrea Hiller and Peter Papamichael)
• Continued NOI for Mt. Washington Road reconstruction and safety improvements (partially in Resource Areas)
• Continued NOI for Blunt Rd. culvert replacement project
• Continued RDA for temporary bog boards at Jug End (Berkshire Bird Observatory)
• Discussion of invasive water chestnut removal at Smiley's Pond (Leanda Fontaine, Fisheries and Wildlife)

The Egremont Conservation Commission met on July 25, 2024, and continued three Notices of Intent (NOIs) to the next meeting on August 8: the stream restoration at 22 Warner Rd., the Mt. Washington Road reconstruction, and the Blunt Rd. culvert replacement. The commission also continued a discussion on the Berkshire Bird Observatory's long-term monitoring project, requesting an NOI with a site plan. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Continued NOI for 22 Warner Rd. stream restoration to 8/8
• Continued NOI for Mt. Washington Rd. reconstruction to 8/8
• Continued NOI for Blunt Rd. culvert replacement to 8/8
• Continued RDA for Berkshire Bird Observatory monitoring project; requested NOI with site plan
• Approved completed project at 33 Mt. Washington Rd. (Shane Oates)

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will review PFAS test results from the new town well, discuss extending a Certificate of Compliance for 72 Main St, and consider a food permit for Hy's Fried. Updates on septic installations at 65-69 Sheffield Road and recent field work at several properties are also on the agenda.

• Review PFAS results from new town well
• Discuss extending Certificate of Compliance period at 72 Main St
• Food permit for Hy's Fried opening August 7
• Septic installation update at 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Plan reviews for new construction at 34 Sheffield Road and upgrades at 10 Hickory Hill and 100 Hillsdale Rd

The Egremont Board of Health approved a Certificate of Compliance extension for the septic system at 72 Main Street until December 20, 2025, and approved plans for new construction and system upgrades at several properties. The board also finalized the Cooling Assistance Program application and approved a change to its income question. No other major decisions were made.

• Approved extension of Certificate of Compliance for 72 Main Street septic system to December 20, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved plans for new 3-bedroom home at 34 Sheffield Road (Marino)
• Approved two-foot reduction to seasonal high groundwater for system upgrade at 10 Hickory Hill (Pulver/Blair) (3-0)
• Approved two-foot reduction to seasonal high groundwater for system upgrade at 100 Hillsdale Road (Rizza) (3-0)
• Approved change to Cooling Assistance Program application question on household income and residents
• Adopted minutes from June 27 and July 11, 2024 meetings with minor corrections (2-0 each)

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will meet to review proposed zoning changes covering village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, and design controls. They will also discuss a common driveway approval for properties at 92 and 96 Baldwin N/S. Other agenda items include a check-in on a new zoning grant with Peg McDonough and routine administrative tasks.

• Review proposed zoning changes: village district boundaries, table of uses, home-based businesses, housing options, design controls
• Courtney Lane discussion on common driveway approval for 92 & 96 Baldwin N/S referencing June 8, 2016 document
• Check-in with Peg McDonough regarding new zoning grant
• Board reorganization and review of past minutes
• Citizen's time and new business

The Egremont Planning Board discussed and advanced multiple zoning revisions, including accessory structures, multi-unit dwellings, short-term rentals, and food trucks, and agreed to a timeline for bylaw changes ahead of an October 22 public hearing. The board also agreed that a missing 2016 common driveway permit should be reapplied for, rather than signed without documentation. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Agreed to reapply for missing 2016 common driveway permit for 92 & 96 Baldwin Hill North/South
• Advanced zoning revisions for accessory structures, including solar panels, with screening guidelines
• Supported by-right approval for three-unit dwellings, special permit for four or more units
• Proposed allowing ADUs or primary dwellings for short-term rentals, with noise regulations
• Proposed special permits for co-working spaces, restaurants, and cafes in rural districts
• Agreed mobile homes only permitted temporarily during construction or emergencies
• Set timeline for bylaw changes ahead of October 22 public hearing

Green Committee

The committee will review and discuss several sustainability initiatives, including a recycling rules widget, new transfer station signage, and promoting plastic film collection at local grocery stores. They will also accept minutes from June 17 and hear updates on a pill bottle collection and a film screening event.

• Recycling Rules Widget discussion
• New Transfer Station Signage update by Juliette
• Promoting Plastic Film Collection at Big Y and Price Chopper in August or September
• Pill Bottle Collection update by Emily
• Photo challenge: Putting Green Ideas Into Practice

The Egremont Green Committee met on July 23, 2024, and approved the June 17 minutes (4-0-1). They discussed ongoing recycling efforts, including a leaking pill bottle collection toter, the Recycling Works widget's trial period, and new signage at the Transfer Station. No formal votes were taken on new business items, which were all discussions to be continued at future meetings.

• Approved June 17, 2024 minutes (4-0-1, Juliette abstained)
• Discussed moving leaking pill bottle toter into shed when Transfer Station closed
• Noted Recycling Works widget had 540 page views and 189 users in July trial
• Approved $399 annual Recycling Works service starting August 1, funded by RDP grant
• Reported four new 4'x4' color signs to be installed at Transfer Station, funded by RDP grant
• Discussed expanded Bottle Bill in Climate Omnibus and ways to notify legislators
• Objected to banning nip bottle sales, citing financial harm to North Egremont Store
• Tabled endorsement of pro-environment candidates until future meeting

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The board will discuss an affordable housing property tax exemption and review a draft of the Housing Production Plan. The meeting also includes a review of housing site proposals.

• Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption
• Review of Housing Production Plan draft
• Housing site proposals
• Housing Trust Fund balance: $100.00
• Short-term rental impact fee balance: $8,225.18

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board convened on July 18, 2024, and discussed several agenda items, including the acceptance of prior meeting minutes, a review of the Housing Production Plan draft, and housing site proposals. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes; the meeting appears to have been primarily procedural and discussion-focused.

• Accepted minutes of June 17, 2024 meeting (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed draft Housing Production Plan (no action recorded)
• Discussed housing site proposals (no action recorded)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss fund transfers. The agenda includes reviews of transfers from the Reserve Fund and interdepartmental transfers.

• Transfers from Reserve Fund
• Interdepartmental Transfers

Fire Department Study Work Group

The Fire Department Study Workgroup is meeting to organize its leadership (chair, vice-chair, recording secretary), define goals and a timeframe, and discuss paid personnel, OSHA regulations, and regionalization or shared services. No votes or concrete decisions are on the agenda; this is an initial organizational session.

• Organize chair, vice-chair, and recording secretary positions
• Set goals and time frame for the study workgroup
• Discuss paid personnel and OSHA regulations
• Explore regionalization, shared services, and mutual aid
• Acceptance of prior meeting minutes

Cemetery Commission

The Egremont Cemetery Commission will meet to review minutes from the June 7, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Hillside expansion and the Riverside access road.

• Review of June 7, 2024 minutes
• Hillside expansion discussion
• Riverside access road discussion

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding roadwork on Mt. Washington Road and a culvert replacement on Blunt Rd. Other items include stream restoration at 22 Warner Rd. and tree removal near Prospect Lake.

• Mt. Washington Road reconstruction and safety improvements
• Blunt Rd. culvert replacement project
• Stream restoration at 22 Warner Rd.
• Tree removal in the Prospect Lake buffer zone
• Temporary bog boards in Jug End

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review minutes from June 2024 and discuss updates regarding the 65-69 Sheffield septic installation. The agenda also includes reviewing new town well test results and addressing recent actions taken to close swimming at Prospect Lake.

• Updates on 65-69 Sheffield septic installation
• Review of new town well test results
• Prospect Lake swimming closure discussion
• Restaurant inspections for Hy’s Fried and Little Cat
• Septic inspections at 4 Terra Ferma Dr, 46 Bow Wow Road, and 125 Jug End Road

Egremont250

The Egremont250 committee will discuss a new logo for branded merchandise and review feedback on priorities. The meeting also includes updates on community building copy and potential scavenger hunt activities.

• Logo for branded merchandise
• Scavenger Hunt vs Treasure Hunt discussion
• Update on sustainable and functional branded merchandise
• Review of 'Community' building copy

Emergency Management

The committee will discuss potential table-top exercises regarding heat emergencies with Chris Marsden. Members will also review updates for the CodeRED Customer Portal and fire hydrant status. Additionally, the meeting includes a discussion on upgrading or relocating equipment from the Highway Department.

• Possible heat emergency table-top exercises
• CodeRED Customer Portal update
• Upgrade or relocation of equipment from the Highway Department
• Report on Representative Pignatelli’s June 7 meeting regarding EM Services
• Update on fire hydrants and hydrant ponds

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the results of a recent zoning workshop and next steps for a $60,000 zoning grant. Discussion topics include village district boundaries, housing options, and development standards. The board will also address reorganization and review past minutes.

• Discussion of $60,000 zoning grant items including village district boundaries and housing options
• Review of zoning workshop outcomes
• Board reorganization
• Check-in with Peg McDonough regarding new zoning grant

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a special alcohol license for Catamount Ski Resort’s summer concert series. The meeting also includes discussions regarding parking at French Park tennis courts and traffic updates for Townhouse Hill Road and Mill Road.

• Special alcohol license for Catamount Ski Resort summer concert series
• Interview for Library Substitute Claire Tomich
• Request to use library outdoor reading space for a summer class
• Parking issues at French Park Tennis Courts/Pickle ball Courts
• Updates on Townhouse Hill Road 4-way stop and Mill Road traffic restrictions

Housing Committee

The Egremont Housing Committee will hold follow-up discussions regarding an affordable housing property tax exemption and a historic preservation bylaw. The committee will also receive reports on potential housing projects.

• Follow-up discussion of Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption
• Follow-up on Historic Preservation & Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Reports on existing possible housing projects

Egremont Historical Commission

The Egremont Historical Commission is holding a working meeting to review the Demolition Delay Bylaw. The commission will also plan public outreach and advertising, including letter writing to Boards.

• Demolition Delay Bylaw review
• Planning for public outreach and advertising
• Letter writing to Boards

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee will meet virtually on July 2, 2024. The committee plans to vote on a grant application for the Berkshire County Priority Sites for Redevelopment Strategy Planning Project and review recent expenditures. Discussion topics include transportation funding, passenger rail, and the FY 25 meeting schedule.

• Grant application for Berkshire County Priority Sites for Redevelopment Strategy Planning Project ($50,000)
• Approval of May 31 – June 27, 2024, Expenditures Report
• Vote to approve the FY 25 BRPC Meeting Schedule
• Review of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) comments

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site visit regarding an ANR application from Isaac’s Family Farm Nominee Trust. The application concerns a subdivided parcel on Phillips Rd in North Egremont.

• Site visit for Isaac’s Family Farm Nominee Trust’s ANR application
• Subdivided parcel on Phillips Rd, No. Egremont

Egremont Historical Commission

The commission will review minutes from April, May, and June. Discussion includes the Demolition Delay Bylaw and related letters to the Selectboard and Planning Board. Other topics include MACRIS, the Oral History Project, and Egremont's 250th Birthday.

• Approval of April, May, and June minutes
• Review of Demolition Delay Bylaw and board correspondence
• Updates on MACRIS and commission website
• Discussion regarding Van Guilder House / Jug End
• Planning for Egremont 250th Birthday

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding roadway improvements on Mt. Washington Road and several environmental permits. The agenda also includes discussions on the Town's Forest Stewardship Plan and bog boards in Jug End Reservation.

• Roadway reconstruction and safety improvements on Mt. Washington Road
• Tree removal in Prospect Lake buffer zone at 56 Lakeside Drive
• Stream restoration and garden establishment at 22 Warner Rd
• Continued review of RDA for 143 Egremont Plain Rd
• Discussion regarding bog boards in Jug End Reservation

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a DEP/EPA Town Hall Well grant approval letter and project timeframe. The meeting also includes updates on restaurant inspections and reviews of septic plans for new construction.

• DEP/EPA Town Hall Well grant approval and project timeframe
• Septic plan review for 2 Terra Ferma Lane
• Septic plan review for Phillips Road
• Updates on 65-69 Sheffield Road septic installation
• Restaurant inspection update from Jazu Stine

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will meet to re-organize the board and discuss a PFAS class action settlement. The agenda also includes reviewing the Administrative Assistant job description and establishing a date for the Fall Special Town Meeting.

• PFAS class action settlement discussion
• Re-organization of Board Chair, Vice-chair, and Recording Secretary
• Review of Administrative Assistant job description and advertisement
• FY 25 appointments to town boards and committees
• Establishing a date for the Fall Special Town Meeting

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee will discuss several ongoing emergency management items. Topics include EMS service zone updates, regional shelter plans, and hazardous material trailer updates.

• EMS Service Zone Plan Update
• Regional Shelter Plan
• Hazardous Material Trailer Update
• Emergency Immigrant Housing
• After Action Reports for exercises

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the outcome of a zoning workshop and next steps regarding a $60,000 zoning grant. Discussions include village district boundaries, housing options, and development standards. The board will also address reorganization and review past minutes.

• Discussion of $60,000 zoning grant outcomes
• Review of village district boundaries and table of uses
• Discussion of housing options and design controls
• Board reorganization
• Review of past minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding transfers from the Reserve Fund and interdepartmental transfers.

• Approval of minutes of prior meeting
• Transfers from Reserve Fund
• Interdepartmental Transfers

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Executive Committee will review an Open Meeting Law complaint and decide on a response. The committee will also consider approving four grant applications for various town planning projects. Additionally, members will discuss environmental comments regarding reservoir dam improvements in North Adams.

• Four Planning Assistance Grant applications totaling over $150,000
• Review of Open Meeting Law complaint filed June 6, 2024
• Comments on North Adams Mount Williams and Notch Reservoir Dam improvements
• US Department of Energy electric transmission corridor designation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the outcome of a recent zoning workshop and next steps related to a $60,000 zoning grant. Discussion topics include village district boundaries, housing options, and design controls. The board also plans to address reorganization.

• Discussion of $60,000 zoning grant items including village district boundaries and housing options
• Review of zoning workshop outcomes and next steps
• Board reorganization
• Check-in regarding new zoning grant with Peg McDonough

Green Committee

The Egremont Green Committee will review sustainability reports and updates for Plastic Free July. The committee will also discuss new Transfer Station signage and plastic film collection. Additionally, members will consider creating an associate membership status.

• Update on 31 Plastic-Free Tips and flyers for Plastic Free July
• New Transfer Station signage ideas
• Proposal for associate membership status in the Green Committee
• Discussion regarding plastic film collection at the Transfer Station

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will re-organize its officers following annual appointments. The Board also plans to review a draft of the Housing Production Plan. Financial updates for the Housing Trust Fund and short-term rental impact fee balance will be noted.

• Re-organization of Board officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary)
• Review of draft Housing Production Plan
• Housing Trust Fund balance: $100.00
• Short-term rental impact fee balance: $8,436.58

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings for several property permit requests, including septic installation and tree removal. The agenda also includes a review of the Mt. Washington Road Project Notice of Intent. Additionally, members will receive reports on site visits and invasive species management.

• Notice of Intent for the Mt. Washington Road Project
• Permit for septic system installation at 33 Mt. Washington Rd.
• Permit for tree removal at 33 Mt. Washington Rd.
• Permit for stream restoration and garden establishment at 22 Warner Rd.
• Permit for invasive species removal at 90 Undermountain Rd.

Board of Health

The Board will review minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting and discuss updates regarding PFAS grants and town property well testing. The agenda also includes a variance request for Catamount Recreation Camp for Children.

• Review and possible adjustment of EBOH fee schedule
• Variance request for Catamount Recreation Camp for Children
• Update on DEP/EPA Town Hall PFAS grant
• Water testing update for town property well fracturing
• Septic plan review for 14 Pinecrest Hill Road

French Park Dog Park Committee

The committee will discuss fundraising strategies, including branded items and donation methods. They will also address park cleanliness and potential funding for new signage. The meeting includes a report on social media and the introduction of a potential new member.

• Reviewing May 2024 Memorial Day fundraising results
• Discussing potential sales of branded items like t-shirts and mugs
• Evaluating a spring clean-up campaign for park attendees
• Considering funding for new park signage regarding dog waste
• Introduction of Oliver Brown as a potential committee member

Select Board

The Select Board will address communications concerns from Assessors and conduct interviews for a Planning Board vacancy. The agenda also includes Housing Trust Board appointments and FY 24 interdepartmental transfers.

• Interviews for Planning Board vacancy
• Presentation on Old Mill Restaurant future plans
• Housing Trust Board resignations and appointments
• FY 24 Interdepartmental transfers
• Grant updates for Community Transportation, Workplace Safety, and One Stop For Growth

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will review results from the Superintendent Performance Survey. The committee will also discuss and vote on the final report for the 2023-2024 Superintendent Evaluation.

• Review of Superintendent Performance Survey results
• Vote to approve Final Report on 2023-2024 Superintendent Evaluation

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The board will discuss the Housing Production Plan and an extension for receiving proposals. Members will also address trust membership and rental versus ownership units. Financial updates include current balances for the Housing Trust Fund and short-term rental impact fees.

• Extension of date to receive proposals for Request For Proposals
• Discussion of Housing Production Plan
• Review of trust membership
• Housing Trust Fund balance of $100.00
• Short-term rental impact fee balance of $8,436.58

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will review minutes from May 3, 2024, and discuss old business regarding the Hillside expansion. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Hillside expansion

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will hold its 1,669th meeting. The agenda includes an awards ceremony and various administrative reports. Members will also review the summer meeting schedule and receive updates on district initiatives like Early College.

• Presentation Ceremony for the Donald D. Johnson Operational & Cost Efficiency Award
• Review and approval of Summer Meeting Schedule
• Updates on Transcend, Early College, and Innovation Pathways initiatives
• Approval of warrants, grants, gifts, and budget transfers

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the Annual Town Meeting and discuss fund transfers. The agenda also includes procedural items such as approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Review of Annual Town Meeting
• Transfers

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will host its fifth virtual public workshop on zoning bylaw revisions. Attendees will review a draft zoning framework compiled from earlier sessions. The board plans to discuss affordable and workforce housing alongside zoning options intended to guide responsible development. This meeting is for public input and discussion rather than formal voting or adoption.

• Virtual public workshop to review the draft zoning framework from previous sessions
• Discussion of affordable and workforce housing options within the zoning bylaw revisions

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee will meet virtually on June 6, 2024. The committee will consider grant applications for an Environmental Justice NPS Coordinator and review comments regarding reservoir dam improvement projects. Members will also discuss telework policy amendments and the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor proposal.

• MassDEP Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution grant application
• Mount Williams Reservoir Dam and Notch Reservoir Dam improvements
• BRPC Telework Policy amendments
• National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) proposal
• FY 25 BRPC meeting schedule approval

Housing Committee

The committee will conduct a follow-up discussion regarding the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption and a proposed demolition delay bylaw. The agenda also includes reports on recent zoning workshops and a Berkshire County listening session. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on potential housing projects.

• Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption follow-up
• Proposed Historic Preservation & Demolition Delay Bylaw
• May 2024 zoning bylaw workshop reports
• Berkshire County housing listening session report
• Reports on existing possible housing projects

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the May 8 minutes and discuss upcoming seasonal programming. This includes planning for July, August, and September lunches, as well as the 2024-2025 lunch calendar.

• Approval of May 8 minutes
• July, August & September Lunches
• 2024-2025 Lunch Calendar
• Coffee Hours
• Summer Trips

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Egremont Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing via Zoom on June 3, 2024. The board will consider an application by Paul and Amanda Curnin for a special permit to extend a pre-existing non-conforming driveway at 68/70 Shun Toll Road. Written comments may be submitted to the town before or during the meeting.

• Public hearing for a special permit to extend a non-conforming driveway at 68/70 Shun Toll Road
• Application submitted by Paul and Amanda Curnin
• Meeting held via Zoom on June 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the outcome of a zoning workshop and items related to a $60,000 zoning grant. Members will also review draft bylaws regarding short-term rentals and demolition delays.

• Discussion of $60,000 zoning grant including village district boundaries and table of uses
• Review of draft short-term rental bylaw
• Review of draft demolition delay bylaw
• Board reorganization

French Park Dog Park Committee

The committee is meeting to review bank account status and Memorial Day fundraising results. Members will discuss park clean-up efforts, signage, and potential new committee membership.

• Review of May 2024 Memorial Day onsite fundraising results
• Discussion of fundraising via branded items such as t-shirts and mugs
• Proposal for a spring clean-up campaign for park attendees
• Discussion on funding for new signage reminding visitors to pick up after dogs
• Introduction of Oliver Brown as a potential committee member

Egremont Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss ongoing initiatives. The agenda includes a discussion on the Demolition Delay Bylaw and updates on the town's archives and website.

• Discussion on Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Updates on MACRIS and the town website
• Van Guilder House / Jug End project
• Oral History Project and Historic Building Signs
• Egremont 250th Birthday planning

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in a closed session to conduct an employee disciplinary hearing. This session is held under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21, Paragraph 1.

• Employee disciplinary hearing

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to conduct annual re-appointments for committee members. The agenda includes Frank Penglase and Thomas Berkel.

• Annual Re-Appointment of Frank Penglase
• Annual Re-Appointment of Thomas Berkel

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The committee will discuss emergency planning updates and receive a presentation from the MA DEP. The meeting includes reviews of regional shelter and EMS service zone plans.

• MA DEP Presentation
• EMS Service Zone Plan Update
• Regional Shelter Plan discussion
• Hazardous Material Full-Scale Exercise scheduled for June 8, 2024 in Housatonic
• Hazardous Materials for First Responders virtual training on June 3, 2024

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a license application. The board is considering a new restaurant all-alcohol license for Prospect Operating LLC, DBA The Prospect.

• Public hearing for all-alcohol license application by Prospect Operating LLC (DBA The Prospect) at 50 Prospect Lake Road

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss several licensing matters and town business. Items include hearings for new and special one-day liquor licenses, as well as discussions regarding a full-time police officer position.

• New liquor license hearing for Prospect Operating LLC
• Special one day liquor license for Catamount Ski Resort
• One day Entertainment License and beer license for Kenver LTD
• FY 24 Interdepartmental transfers
• Resignation of Barbara Kalish from the Historical Commission

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to discuss the FY25 budget and town meeting updates. The body will also vote on participating in School Choice for FY24 and the acceptance of grants and gifts.

• Vote on participation in School Choice for FY24
• Vote to accept grants and gifts
• FY25 Budget and Town Meeting update
• Appointment of a new Policy Subcommittee chair
• Appointment of a new Warrant Representative

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss town property well fracturing and food truck permitting for a cycling event. The body will also review recent field work regarding septic installations at specific properties.

• Food truck permitting for Kenver cycling event
• Septic installation review at 302 Egremont Plain Road
• Title 5 review at 10 Tyrell Road
• Town property well fracturing

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing several Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA) and one Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding wetlands and buffer zones. The body will also discuss a possible wetlands violation and the town's Forest Stewardship Plan.

• NOI for 22 Warner Rd. regarding stream restoration, a 150 sq. ft. garden, and a footbridge
• RDA for 77 Jug End Rd. regarding a raised addition on helical piers
• RDA for 166 Jug End Rd. and 14 Pine Crest Cross Rd. for subsurface disposal systems
• RDA for 90 Undermountain Rd. for removal of invasives and non-biodegradable material
• Discussion of possible wetlands violation at 33 Mt. Washington Rd.

Emergency Management

The Emergency Management committee is meeting to review updates on the CodeRED system and draft plans for fire hydrants and hydrant ponds. Members will also discuss a report regarding a May 3 convening of town officials and emergency services.

• CodeRED update
• Draft Fire Hydrants and Hydrant Ponds update
• Report on Rep. Pignatelli’s May 3 convening of town officials and EM Services
• Planning for a Table-top Exercise threat and date

Egremont250

The committee is discussing methods for building community and potential events for Summer 2024. The meeting includes a financial review of the town budget and donations on hand.

• Town budget: $5,500
• Donations on hand: $1,100
• Discussion of Summer 2024 events
• Williamsburg, MA 150 Celebration Flyer

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the outcomes of a zoning workshop and the application of a $60,000 zoning grant. The board will also review draft bylaws regarding short-term rentals and demolition delays.

• Discussion of $60,000 zoning grant including village district boundaries and housing options
• Revision of draft short-term rental bylaw
• Revision of draft demo delay bylaw
• Board reorganization
• Review of minutes from March 13, March 27, April 10, and April 25

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Community Relations and Public Schools Advocacy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the end-of-year newsletter. The group will consider various articles and highlights to include in the publication.

• Discussion of end-of-year newsletter articles, including graduate highlights, robotics team news, and educator achievements

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The board will discuss the Housing Production Plan, including the number of units, characteristics, and available parcels. The meeting also includes a discussion on rental versus ownership units.

• Housing Production Plan: unit numbers, characteristics, and available parcels
• Discussion of rental vs ownership units
• Housing Trust Fund balance: $100.00
• Short-term rental impact fee balance: $8,436.58

Green Committee

The Green Committee will review a sustainability report and a presentation on the “RecyclingRules” widget. Members will discuss promoting “Plastic Free July” and the potential screening of the film “Plastic People.” The committee will also consider creating an associate membership status to recruit new members.

• Presentation on “RecyclingRules” widget by Tom Jung and Emily
• Sustainability Report presented by Juliette
• Proposal for “Plastic Free July” 31-day challenge on NeighborNet
• Discussion on screening the film “Plastic People” at the triplex
• Proposal to create an associate membership status for new committee members

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to review a draft transportation improvement plan and a proposed budget for planning studies. The committee will consider recommendations to the MPO regarding these items.

• Draft 2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Program recommendation
• Proposed budget for 2025 UPWP planning studies and initiatives
• Proposed 21-day comment period for the MPO
• Presentation on the status of Berkshire County bridges

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting a community workshop to discuss boundaries and land uses for a proposed new Village District and a modified Rural District. Participants will evaluate draft tables of uses and dimensional development standards to inform recommendations for Town Meeting approval.

• Proposed creation of a new Village District (VD)
• Proposed renaming of General Residential District (GR) to Rural District (RD)
• Discussion of draft Table of Uses for residential, commercial, and fabrication activities
• Review of proposed boundaries for North Egremont Village
• Discussion of dimensional and development standards for the Village District

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will review MassDOT's proposal for passenger rail service through Pittsfield. The body will also vote on the FY 2025 budget and transportation improvement programs.

• Presentation on Compass Rail passenger service from Boston to Albany through Pittsfield
• Vote to approve the FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Vote to adopt the FY 2025 Budget
• Vote to approve the October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Vote to submit the 2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Performance Report

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the application of The Egremont Village Inn located at 17 Main Street. The application seeks a Change of Ownership Interest, Change of Officers, and Change of Manager.

• Public hearing for The Egremont Village Inn (17 Main Street)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a bid award for spring paving and ownership and management changes for the Egremont Village Inn. The board will also review the Assessors Consultant for the Town Meeting and plan a June 30 event at French Park.

• Egremont Village Inn: Change of Manager, Officers, and Ownership
• Spring Paving bid award
• June 30 Town event at French Park planning
• Town Meeting review of Assessors Consultant
• Updates on Mass Cultural Council and One Stop For Growth grants

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will meet via Zoom to continue discussions on affordable housing property tax exemptions. The committee will also receive a report regarding a May 4, 2024, workshop on zoning bylaws.

• Discussion of Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption
• Report on May 4, 2024 zoning bylaw workshop

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Board will meet to review the Housing Production Plan with BRPC members CJ Haas and Brett Peters. Discussions include the Request For Proposal process and the cost effects of rental versus ownership units.

• Housing Production Plan presentation by CJ Haas and Brett Peters
• Report on discussion with Community Development Corporation
• Report on Request For Proposal process and timeline
• Discussion on repurposing commercial structures for housing
• One Stop For Growth infrastructure needs and costs

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss installation updates for 65-69 Sheffield Road and a food service change request for The Barn. The meeting also includes updates on the H5N1 virus and recent field work at 26 Pinecrest Hill.

• Installation update for 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Food service change and pizza truck request for The Barn
• H5N1 Virus developments
• Field work review for 26 Pinecrest Hill/Title 5/Alliance
• Septic plan review

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding public hearings on several Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA). The body will also review certificates of compliance and a possible wetlands violation.

• Public hearing: RDA for subsurface disposal system at 166 Jug End Rd.
• Public hearing: RDA for tree removal at 15 Oxbow Rd.
• Public hearing: RDA for removal of invasives and non-biodegradable material at 90 Undermountain Rd.
• Review of possible wetlands violation at 33 Mt. Washington Rd.
• Discussion of Forest Stewardship Plan for the Town of Egremont

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review past events and plan future programming. Discussions include the 2024-2025 lunch calendar and summer plans.

• Recap of Hour of Music and May Lunch
• Planning for June Lunch
• 2024-2025 Lunch Calendar
• Summer Plans
• Adult Playground

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the outcome of a zoning workshop and items related to a $60,000 zoning grant. The board will also review draft bylaws for short term rentals and demolition delays.

• Discussion of $60,000 zoning grant including village district boundaries and housing options
• Revision of draft short term rental bylaw
• Revision of draft demo delay bylaw
• Update from Peg McDonough regarding a new zoning grant

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Community Relations and Public Schools Advocacy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss new business. The primary focus is determining the articles and content for the end-of-year newsletter.

• Discussion of end-of-year newsletter articles, including graduate highlights, robotics team news, and educator achievements

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the 2025 budget. This review is scheduled to run concurrently with the Annual Town Meeting.

• 2025 budget review

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to conduct review and planning for the FY 25 budget and the Annual Town Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to run concurrently with the Annual Town Meeting.

• FY 25 budget review and planning
• Annual Town Meeting planning

Select Board

Town residents will vote on the 2024-2025 line-item budget and the Water Department budget. The meeting includes proposals for affordable housing development and several infrastructure repairs. A separate election for town and district officers is scheduled for May 14.

• Proposed 2024-2025 total line item budget of $6,144,883.00
• Proposal to create 4 units of low and moderate income housing at 171 Egremont Plain Road
• Appropriation of $52,000.00 for a new roof and trim boards at Mt. Everett Academy (Egremont Free Library and Archives)
• Appropriation of $40,000.00 to resurface the Riverside Cemetery driveway
• Proposed $307,640.00 budget for the Water Department

Egremont Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review ongoing initiatives and approve previous minutes. Discussions include the Demolition Delay Bylaw and preparations for Egremont's 250th birthday.

• Demolition Delay Bylaw website review and next steps
• Van Guilder House / Jug End
• Egremont 250th Birthday
• Oral History Project
• Historic Building Signs

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting the third community workshop of its Zoning Initiative. The session focuses on evaluating potential zoning changes for the General Residential District and discussing development and sustainability standards.

• Discussion of potential zoning for the General Residential District
• Review of land uses in the Rural/Residential District
• Presentation on Development and Sustainability Standards
• Review of 2023 Comprehensive Plan goals regarding housing and economic development

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the current status of emergency services within Berkshire County.

• Discussion on status of Emergency Services in Berkshire County

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review minutes from April 11, 2024. The body is scheduled to discuss the Hillside expansion under old business.

• Hillside expansion

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to discuss district reports and business manager updates. The body is scheduled to vote on participating in School Choice for FY24 and consider a student trip request.

• Vote on participation in School Choice for FY24
• Request for 4 students to take an overnight trip to Tom Leonard Shelter on the Appalachian Trail from May 6-7
• Vote to accept grants and gifts
• Approval of warrants and budget transfers

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee will meet to vote on several grant applications and policy amendments. The body will also review comments regarding two New England Power environmental impact reports.

• Grant application for the Sustainable Berkshires Update via Massachusetts Community One Stop for Growth Program
• Grant application for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Competitive Grant Program
• Comments on New England Power (NEP) E131 Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (EEA#16663)
• Comments on New England Power NSTAR Electric Company/Eversource WT-02 Transmission Right-of-way Reliability Program (EEA File No. 16567)
• Votes on BRPC Vacation Accrual Policy, Subaward Monitoring Policy, and Professional Development Program amendments

Select Board

The Select Board will perform a final review of the Annual Town Meeting warrant and budget item funding. The board will also discuss the appointment of temporary constables for the upcoming town meeting and election.

• Final review of Annual Town Meeting warrant and FY 2025 budget funding
• Appointment of Temporary Constable(s) for Annual Town Meeting and Election
• Planning for June 30 town event at French Park
• Updates on grants for police body cameras and Mass Clean Water Trust
• Updates on Mass Cultural Council festival projects grant

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a septic plan revision for 302 Egremont Plain Road and an installation update for 65-69 Sheffield Road. The meeting also includes updates on a Chokesaver class and recreational camps for children.

• Septic plan review and revision for 302 Egremont Plain Road
• Installation update for 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Flying Cloud at April Hill/Catamount recreational camps for children
• Registration update for Chokesaver Class on April 29

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is conducting continued public hearings for two Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA). The body will also discuss invasive species control and the town's Forest Stewardship Plan.

• Public hearing: Marc Hacker, 127 Mt. Washington Rd. regarding tree removal near a perennial stream
• Public hearing: Stephen Kessler, 166 Jug End Rd. for a subsurface disposal system
• Discussion on Friedman/Karner Ridge Tract invasives control planning and grants
• Review of the Forest Stewardship Plan for the Town of Egremont
• Site visit report regarding Korins erosion controls

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the outcome of a zoning workshop and items related to a $60,000 zoning grant. The board will also review a preliminary subdivision plan for Catamount and discuss general bylaws regarding short-term rentals and demolition delays.

• Items related to a $60,000 zoning grant, including village district boundaries and housing options
• Catamount Preliminary Plan for subdivision regarding environmental impact and road safety
• Short-Term Rental General Bylaw
• Demolition Delay General Bylaw
• EOI for new zoning grant

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee will meet to conduct a hazardous material tabletop exercise. The meeting is open to the public.

• Hazardous Material Tabletop Exercise

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the 2025 budget and the status of the 2024 budget. The body will also receive updates from town departments and discuss potential Reserve Fund transfers.

• 2025 budget review
• 2024 budget status update
• Reserve Fund transfers
• Town department updates

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Board will discuss repurposing commercial structures for housing through a grant. Members will also review RFP proposals, rental versus ownership reports, and the impact of doubling unit numbers on costs.

• Grant discussion: Repurposing commercial structures for housing
• Report on RFP proposals received
• Housing Production Plan outline and upcoming meeting with BRPC
• Report on rental vs ownership
• Housing Trust Fund balance of $100.00

Emergency Management

The Emergency Management body will meet to review updates on the CodeRED system and a draft regarding fire hydrants and hydrant ponds. The meeting includes a report on a convening of town officials and emergency services led by Rep. Pignatelli.

• CodeRED Update
• Draft Fire Hydrants and Hydrant Ponds
• Report on Rep. Pignatelli’s convening of town officials and EM Services
• Chokesaver Class at Town Hall on April 28
• Planning for a Table-top Exercise

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will review the status of a draft short-term rentals bylaw and an RFP for six acres of town property. The body will also discuss affordable housing property tax exemptions.

• Status report on draft Short-Term Rentals bylaw
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption
• Status report on RFP for six acres of Town property

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a final review of the Annual Town Meeting warrant for the May 7 meeting. The board will also discuss the June 18 Special Election calendar and fire department matters.

• Final review of Annual Town Meeting warrant
• June 18 Special Election calendar
• Fire Department Study Committee
• Draft Hydrant maintenance and Committee
• Updates on body cameras for Egremont Police Department

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss the draft 2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2025 Unified Planning Work Program. The committee may also vote to recommend that the MPO release the draft improvement program for public comment.

• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on draft 2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Program
• Discussion on the 2025 Unified Planning Work Program
• Status reports from Member Agencies

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The School Committee will review the FY25 Academic Calendar and the 2024-2025 Mount Everett Program of Studies. The meeting also includes a request for a senior class overnight trip to Lake George, NY.

• Vote to accept Civil Air Patrol donation worth approximately $1,500
• Review and approve FY25 Academic Calendar
• Vote on 2024-2025 Mount Everett Program of Studies
• Overnight field trip request for senior class to Lake George, NY (May 28-29)
• Review Student Opportunity Act grant

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct a second review of the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The body will vet additional information for special articles and prepare recommendations for the meeting.

• Second review of Annual Town Meeting warrant
• Vetting of special articles additional information
• Preparation of recommendations for Annual Town Meeting

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss the Hillside expansion. The meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2024, at Town Hall.

• Hillside expansion

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review previous meeting minutes and receive a COVID booster update from the Public Health Nurse. The agenda includes updates on an installation at 65-69 Sheffield Road and Chokesaver training for campground staff.

• Review and adopt March 28, 2024 minutes
• COVID Booster update from Public Health Nurse
• Installation update for 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Chokesaver Class training for campground staff and Town Hall members
• Field work review for 30 Taconic Lane/Title 5/Alliance

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings for several requests to remove trees, reinforce banks, or install disposal systems. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a Forest Stewardship Plan and potential grants for invasive species control.

• RDA: tree removal adjacent to a perennial stream at 127 Mt. Washington Rd.
• RDA: subsurface disposal system at 166 Jug End Rd.
• RDA: bank reinforcement and grading on an unnamed tributary at 143 Egremont Plain Rd.
• RDA: removal of 13 trees in the Buffer Zone at 27 Whites Hill Rd.
• Discussion of Town Forest Stewardship Plan

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Ad Hoc Curriculum Subcommittee will meet to discuss MCAS, math, and ELA initiatives, as well as book clubs. The body will also review the connection between special initiatives and curriculum, and discuss a Philanthropy 8th Grade curriculum module.

• MCAS, Math, and ELA initiatives
• Book Clubs
• Philanthropy 8th Grade curriculum module
• Review of protocols regarding School Committee relations to district administration
• Integration of Transcend, Career Pathways, and Early College initiatives with curriculum

Egremont Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is holding a working meeting to prepare for a May 6 presentation. The body will discuss the agenda, graphics, and public outreach strategies regarding the Demolition Delay Bylaw.

• Planning for May 6 presentation agenda and graphics
• Discussion of public outreach and advertising for the Demolition Delay Bylaw

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a draft short-term rental bylaw and a demolition delay bylaw. Members will also review outcomes from a zoning workshop and items related to a $60,000 zoning grant. The meeting includes a status update on the Catamount subdivision.

• Discussion of draft short-term rental and demolition delay bylaws
• Review of $60,000 zoning grant items including village district boundaries and housing options
• Update on Catamount subdivision
• Board reorganization

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Community Relations and Public Schools Advocacy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the status of several articles for the April budget newsletter. The group will also confirm the submission deadline for these materials.

• Review of Annual Budget article
• Review of School Committee Mission Post-Merger article
• Review of Global Studies Teacher article
• Review of Grants and What they Cover article
• Confirmation of 4/22/24 submission due date

Green Committee

The Egremont Green Committee is meeting to review sustainability reports and provide updates on local recycling initiatives. Members will discuss a draft statement for the Board of Selectmen regarding the MVP grant.

• Sustainability Report
• Egremont Recycles Day update
• Housing Trust RFP
• 30-Day Plastic Reduction Challenge
• Draft statement to the BOS for MVP grant fulfillment

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to review the FY 25 budget and the draft warrant for the upcoming Town Meeting. The board will also reorganize its leadership and discuss a potential special election.

• Finalization of FY 25 budget
• Review of draft warrant and article placement
• Election of a new Board Chair
• Discussion regarding a special election

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will discuss hiring MASC to review the district's policy manual. The committee will also review new MASC policies regarding digital resources, technology use, and school meal programs.

• Possible action on hiring MASC for SBRSD Policy Manual review
• Review of digital resource policies: IJND, IJNDB, IJNDC, JICJ, KDC, and KDCB
• Review of nutrition policies: EFC (Universal Free School Meals) and EFD (School Nutrition Program Charge Policy)

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the process for evaluating the superintendent. The group will review a draft survey and establish a timeline and next steps.

• Review of draft survey for superintendent evaluation
• Discussion of timeline and next steps

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the 2025 budget and the status of the 2024 budget. The body will also receive updates on town departments and discuss potential Reserve Fund transfers.

• 2025 budget review
• 2024 budget status update
• Review of town department updates
• Discussion of Reserve Fund transfers

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee will meet to vote on recommended amendments to HB 3551 regarding site plan review and approve the FY25 personnel pay plan. The body will also consider grant applications for MassCEC’s EMPower programs.

• Vote on comments and amendments for HB 3551, An Act facilitating site plan review
• Vote to approve Salary Merit Increase Range and Personnel Pay Plan for FY 25
• Vote on grant application for MassCEC’s EMPower Innovation and Capacity Building Program
• Vote on grant application for MassCEC’s EMPower Implementation Grant Program
• Review of March 1 to March 28, 2024, Expenditures Report

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The board will receive updates on housing site development proposals and discuss a revision to include 8 units on a town site. The meeting also includes discussions on working capital and the Housing Production Plan with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission.

• Discussion of revision to include 8 units on town site
• Housing Production Plan overview from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
• HousingWorks Infrastructure Program grant
• Housing Trust Fund balance of $100.00
• Short-term rental impact fee balance of $8,436.58

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on drivers and a new van. The body will also discuss the status of the Council on Aging Grant and the Taxi/Limo Grant.

• Action on January 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on new van
• Update on Taxi/Limo Grant
• Update on Council on Aging Grant

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Regional Round Table will review the FY25 budget, including assessment letters and schedules. The body will also discuss the status of district initiatives and receive updates from member towns.

• FY25 Budget assessment letters and schedules
• Early College initiative status
• Innovation Pathways initiative status
• Transcend initiative status

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a borrowing term for a $285,000 highway truck loan and a wage increase for Taylor Marks. The board is continuing its review of FY 2025 budget requests and special articles for the draft warrant. Other discussions include a short-term rental bylaw and zoning updates.

• Borrowing term for $285,000 loan for Highway Truck
• Wage increase recommendation for Taylor Marks
• Short-term Rental Bylaw
• One Stop For Growth Expression of Interest for Zoning Updates Phase 2
• FY 2025 budget requests and special articles review

Egremont Historical Commission

The commission is reviewing previous minutes and discussing several active projects. Topics include the Demolition Delay Bylaw, MACRIS, and preparations for the Egremont 250th Birthday.

• Demolition Delay Bylaw review
• Van Guilder House / Jug End discussion
• Oral History Project
• Egremont 250th Birthday planning
• Archive and website updates

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss updates regarding PFAS/DEP grants and landfill monitoring wells. The meeting includes status updates on septic installations and permitting for specific residential properties.

• Capped landfill monitoring wells and DEP testing requirements
• Septic installation updates for 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Reopening and permitting update for 50 Prospect Lake Road
• Funding request for MassEnergize Conference at Brandeis University
• Field work reviews for 148 Hillsdale Road and 7 Buttonball Road

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is conducting public hearings for Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA) regarding three different properties. The body will also discuss dam work, a town forest stewardship plan, and invasive species control.

• Public hearing: tree removal at 127 Mt. Washington Rd.
• Public hearing: subsurface disposal system at 166 Jug End Rd.
• Public hearing: renovation and landscaping at 4 & 8 Boice Rd.
• Discussion of PL Dam work and grants
• Review of Forest Stewardship Plan for the Town of Egremont

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The committee will discuss emergency planning updates, including EMS service zones, regional ambulance studies, and shelter plans. The meeting also includes reviews of grants and hazardous material equipment.

• 2022/2023 HMEP Haz Mat Exercise grants
• EMS Service Zone Plan Update
• Regional Ambulance Study report
• Regional Shelter Plan
• Hazardous Material Trailer Update

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to review and plan the FY25 budget and Town Meeting. The board will also hold a discussion with MassDOT officials regarding Main Street reconstruction issues.

• Discussion with MassDOT officials regarding Main Street reconstruction
• FY25 budget and Town Meeting review and planning
• Grant follow up regarding SAFER

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the outcome of a zoning workshop and items related to a $60,000 zoning grant. The board will also review the Preliminary Plan for the Catamount subdivision.

• $60,000 zoning grant items including village district boundaries and housing options
• Catamount Preliminary Plan for subdivision
• Discussion of environmental impact and road safety for Catamount subdivision
• EOI for new zoning grant with Peg McDonough

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Buildings, Grounds & Technology Subcommittee is meeting to review the district's available capital project resources. The body will discuss which projects are recommended for funding and receive an update on the solar project.

• Update on Solar project
• Analysis of available Capital Project resources
• Recommended projects to be funded

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the 2025 budget and the current status of the 2024 budget. The body will also receive updates on all town departments.

• 2025 budget review
• 2024 budget status update
• Town department updates
• Potential Reserve Fund transfers

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will vote on appointments to the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority. Members will also receive presentations on a state economic development bond bill and Eversource's electric sector modernization plan.

• Vote to appoint Jay Sacchetti and Lisa Sloane to the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
• Discussion of 'Mass Leads: An Act Relative to Strengthening Massachusetts' Economic Leadership' (Economic Development Bond Bill)
• Presentation of Eversource's Electric Sector Modernization Plan
• Review of Executive Committee actions including grant applications for adult exercise parks and the 'Gray to Green' program
• Review of a grant application for the 'Adventure Trail to Ashuwillticook' active transportation project

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve or deny property abatement requests numbered 2024-1 through 2024-30.

• Approval/Denial of property abatements # 2024-1 through 2024-30

Select Board

The Select Board will review the FY 2025 budget and consider declaring an emergency for the snow and ice budget. The board is also discussing a proposed demolition delay bylaw and a short-term rental bylaw.

• Proposed Demolition Delay Bylaw from Historical Commission
• Snow & Ice budget emergency declaration (MGL Chapter 44, Section 31D)
• Short-term Rental Bylaw
• Green Communities Grant $1,887 overage from solar credits
• Appointment of Animal Inspector

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Community Relations and Public Schools Advocacy Subcommittee is meeting to plan an April budget newsletter. The group will discuss the annual budget, the role of the school committee, and district integration of programs like Early College and Innovative Pathways.

• Planning for April Budget Newsletter
• Discussion on welcoming new families to the district
• Integration of Early College, Innovative Pathways, and Transcend into district mission
• Discussion regarding a Warm Line

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the status of a draft short-term rental bylaw and discuss the use of PFAS DEP/EPA grant funding. The meeting includes updates on septic installations and field work at several residential addresses.

• Status of draft Short Term Rental bylaw
• Uses for PFAS DEP/EPA grant funding
• Installation update for 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Field work results for 14 Taconic Lane, 15 Pinecrest Hill, Phillips Road, 19 Sheffield Road, 128 and 184 Hillsdale Road
• Review of Hy ’s Fried new restaurant at former Old Egg

Conservation Commission

The Commission is conducting continued public hearings for three requests involving tree removal, a disposal system, and walking trails. The body will also discuss updates on culvert replacements and invasive species management.

• Public hearing: Marc Hacker, 127 Mt. Washington Rd. regarding tree removal near a perennial stream
• Public hearing: Stephen Kessler, 166 Jug End Rd. for a subsurface disposal system
• Public hearing: Ronald Weiner, 9 Shun Toll Rd and 16 Mill Rd for walking trails
• Update on Blunt Road Culvert Replacement from the Division of Ecological Restoration
• Discussion on Forest Stewardship Plan for the Town of Egremont

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss reports on housing production and rental regulations. The body will review a draft short-term rentals bylaw and a recent community workshop regarding zoning bylaw updates.

• Report on draft Short-Term Rentals bylaw
• Report on March 2, 2024 Community Workshop on Planning Board update to Town’s Zoning Bylaw
• Report on Egremont Housing Production Plan

Emergency Management

The Emergency Management body will meet to conduct a CodeRED demo and discuss the FY 2025 budget. The meeting includes updates on the EM contact card and a review of a previous COA luncheon.

• CodeRED Demo/Q&A/Discussion
• FY 2025 EM Budget update
• EM Contact Card update
• Table-top Exercise planning

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review outcomes from a zoning workshop and items related to a $60,000 zoning grant. The board will also discuss the Preliminary Plan for the Catamount subdivision, focusing on road safety and environmental impact.

• Discussion of $60,000 zoning grant including village district boundaries and housing options
• Review of Catamount Preliminary Plan for subdivision
• Discussion of ACEC triggers and environmental impact for Catamount project
• Review of home-based businesses and design controls

Green Committee

The committee will review a sustainability report and updates on the Recycling Dividends Program. Discussion includes affordable housing research and potential community shredding and signage updates.

• Housing Trust/Affordable Housing research update
• Community Shredding project update
• Transfer Signage update
• Plastic Reduction discussion
• Art from Trash proposal

Egremont Historical Commission

The Egremont Historical Commission will meet to review ongoing initiatives and previous minutes. The agenda includes a discussion on the Demolition Delay Bylaw and its status with the Selectboard.

• Demolition Delay Bylaw and Selectboard meeting
• Van Guilder House / Jug End
• Oral History Project
• Historic Building Signs
• Archive workday date

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District is holding a public hearing to review the FY’25 operating, transportation, and capital budgets. The meeting includes an overview of assessments to district towns and a period for comments and questions from town officials and the public.

• FY’25 Operating Budget overview
• FY’25 Transportation Budget overview
• FY’25 Capital Budget overview
• Overview of assessments to district towns

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to discuss district reports and budget transfers. The committee will conduct first reads of four policies regarding electronic messaging, technology security, data retention, and personnel technology use.

• Vote to accept grants and gifts
• Budget transfers
• First read of Policy BHA: Use of Electronic Messaging by School Committee Members
• First read of Policy EHAA: District Security Relating to Technology
• First read of Policy EHB: Data and Records Retention and Policy GBEE: Personnel Use of Technology

Select Board

The Select Board is continuing its review of FY 2025 budget requests and special articles. The board will also discuss the timing for the Mount Washington Road reconstruction project.

• Mount Washington Road reconstruction project timing
• Egremont Garden Club request to use Town Hall parking lot on May 18, 2024
• FY 2025 Dam & Seawall Grant application and matching funds
• Review of FY 2025 budget requests and special articles

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss the Hillside expansion. No other new business is listed on the agenda.

• Hillside expansion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the 2025 budget and the 2024 budget progress. The body will also receive updates on town departments and discuss potential Reserve Fund transfers.

• 2025 budget review
• 2024 budget status update
• Reserve Fund transfers

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will review the status of a draft short-term rental bylaw. The board will also discuss current COVID, RSV, and flu protocols and review recent field work regarding septic systems.

• Status of draft Short Term Rental bylaw
• Installation update for 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Field work reviews for 14 Taconic Lane, 15 Pinecrest, Phillips Road, and 19 Sheffield Road
• Review of MassDPH COVID testing kits

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a driveway application with Slade Architecture and a $60,000 zoning grant with consultant Emily Innis. The board will also review the Catamount preliminary subdivision plan, focusing on road safety and environmental impacts.

• Driveway application review with Greg Bencivengo of Slade Architecture
• Discussion of $60,000 zoning grant items including village district boundaries and housing options
• Review of Catamount Preliminary Plan for subdivision regarding environmental impact and road safety
• Zoning grant renewal check-in with Peg McDonough

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The committee will review several ongoing emergency management items including grant reports and regional plans. Discussion topics include the EMS Service Zone Plan, a regional ambulance study, and a regional shelter plan.

• RTF Grant After Action Report
• 2022/2023 HMEP Haz Mat Exercise
• EMS Service Zone Plan Update
• Regional Ambulance Study report
• Regional Shelter Plan

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to review and plan the FY 25 budget and the Annual Town Meeting. The board will also establish the location and time for the May 7, 2024, Annual Town Meeting.

• FY 25 budget review with Police Chief Jason LaForest
• FY 25 budget review with Conservation Commission David Seligman
• Setting location and time for May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will meet to review a draft Request for Proposals and discuss pre-development costs. The board is also considering the number of units for town site development and a HousingWorks Infrastructure Program grant.

• Review of draft Request for Proposals
• Discussion of town site development and unit counts
• HousingWorks Infrastructure Program grant
• Housing Trust Fund balance of $100.00
• Short-term rental impact fee balance of $6,853.67

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to conduct FY 25 budget and Town Meeting review and planning. Fire Chief Joe Schneider is scheduled to attend for this purpose.

• FY 25 budget review and planning with Fire Chief Joe Schneider

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a preliminary budget proposal. The session includes time for public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation of Preliminary Budget Proposal

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will review current COVID, RSV, and flu protocols. The board is scheduled to discuss a short-term rental bylaw and provide updates on specific property installations and field work.

• Short term rental bylaw
• Installation update for 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Field work results for 14 Pinecrest Hill
• BCBOHA Spring Event on March 21st
• Septic plan review

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding residential construction, tree removal, and the installation of a subsurface disposal system. The body will also review a notice of intent for walking trails and a culvert replacement project.

• RDA for single-family dwelling at 0 Phillips Road
• RDA for tree removal at 127 Mt. Washington Rd.
• RDA for subsurface disposal system at 166 Jug End Rd.
• NOI for walking trails at 9 Shun Toll Rd and 16 Mill Rd
• Project Review Form for culvert replacement at 9 Shuntoll Rd

Bylaw Review Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of minutes from 2.7.2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from 2.13.2024 meeting

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Regional Round Table will review updates and 'big ideas' for the FY25 budget. The body will also discuss the status of district initiatives including Early College, Innovation Pathways, and Transcend.

• FY25 Budget updates and feedback
• Early College initiative status
• Innovation Pathways initiative status
• Transcend initiative status

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the final draft of updated General Bylaws and a draft short-term rental bylaw. The board is also confirming the May 7, 2024, Annual Town Meeting details.

• Final draft of updated General Bylaws from the Bylaw Review Committee
• Draft short-term rental bylaw
• Confirmation of May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting location and time
• Letter of recommendation for Fiber Connect
• Zoning bylaw workshop press release

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the initial 2025 budget and the status of the 2024 budget. The body will also receive updates on town departments and discuss potential Reserve Fund transfers.

• Initial 2025 budget review
• 2024 budget status update
• Reserve Fund transfers
• Town department updates

Emergency Management

The Emergency Management body is meeting to approve a resident emergency contact card for distribution with property tax bills. Members will discuss the FY 2025 budget and the costs associated with the Code Red system.

• Approval of emergency contact card for resident distribution
• Review of Code Red installation and annual license costs
• FY 2025 budget consideration for a table-top exercise
• Presentation on Rural EM Medical Services Training Grant

Egremont250

The Egremont250 committee is meeting to discuss a Town Meeting Warrant Article and review the account balance. Members are coordinating duties for fundraising, children's events, public relations, and merchandise. The group is also considering various community events and the acquisition of historical photos and films.

• Town Meeting Warrant Article
• Egremont250 Account Balance
• Merchandise quote from 413Shirts
• Alford & Egremont Cultural Council production commitment
• Proposed events including a bicycle race, scavenger hunt, and tug of war

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and perform a final review of the style guide for the Consolidation. The meeting is primarily focused on these procedural and formatting updates.

• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2024
• Final run through on the Consolidation style guide

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Appointing Committee is meeting to interview Cindy Race. The body intends to make an appointment to fill a vacancy.

• Interview of applicant Cindy Race
• Appointment to fill vacancy

French Park Dog Park Committee

The committee is meeting to review finances, plan a May 2024 Memorial Day fundraiser, and discuss spring clean-up options. Members will also address park safety rule enforcement and the addition of a waste receptacle.

• Approval of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Planning for May 2024 Memorial Day onsite fundraising
• Discussion of hiring a one-time spring grounds clean-up service
• Proposal to add a waste receptacle near the park entry gate
• Discussion on removing Kyle Smith from the Committee roster

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to conduct budget review and planning for Fiscal Year 2025. The board will hear from the Historical Commission, Fire Chief, and Police Chief.

• FY 25 budget review with Historical Commission Chair Rebecca Turner
• FY 25 budget review with Fire Chief Jose Schneider
• FY 25 budget review with Police Chief Jason LaForest

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee is meeting to establish a timeline for the evaluation process. The goal is to ensure the cycle is completed by June 30, 2024.

• Scheduling of the Superintendent evaluation cycle for completion by June 30, 2024

Green Committee

The Green Committee is meeting to discuss the allocation of $12,000 from the Recycling Dividends Program. The body is also reviewing the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant and the future of the pill bottle collection program.

• Recycling Dividends Program (RDP) $12,000 for recycling initiatives
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant program wrap-up
• Potential 2024 Roadside Clean-up dates: April 20th or 27th
• Pill Bottle Collection program volunteer needs
• Proposed Community Shred Day

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a $60,000 zoning grant and upcoming zoning workshops. The board will also review a driveway application and a preliminary subdivision plan for Catamount.

• Discussion of $60,000 zoning grant items including village district boundaries and housing options
• Review of Catamount’s Preliminary Plan for subdivision regarding environmental impact and road safety
• Driveway application review with Greg Bencivengo of Slade Architecture
• Zoning grant renewal check-in with Peg McDonough
• Report on Passive Homes from Steve Lyle

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss a short-term rental bylaw and review current COVID, RSV, and flu protocols. The board will also receive updates on installations and field work at specific properties.

• Short term rental bylaw
• Installation update for 65-69 Sheffield Road
• Field work results for 14 Pinecrest Hill
• BCBOHA Spring Event on March 21st
• Septic plan review

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on residential construction and tree removal. The body will also review project forms for a culvert replacement and library site plan revisions.

• RDA for single-family dwelling construction at 0 Phillips Road
• RDA for tree removal at 127 Mt. Washington Rd.
• RDA for subsurface disposal system at 166 Jug End Rd.
• Project Review Form for culvert replacement at 9 Shuntoll Rd.
• Project Review Form for Library site plan revision

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will meet to discuss the possible regulation of short-term rentals as requested by the Select Board. The body will also discuss zoning bylaw changes and the potential use of the Town Hall Annex for housing.

• Regulation of short-term rentals
• Possible use of Town Hall Annex for housing
• Changes to zoning bylaws
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and continue applying a style guide to the consolidation of bylaws. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Approval of minutes from 1.30.2024 meeting
• Application of style guide to consolidation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss abatements. The board will also enter an executive session to consider ATB settlements.

• Review of abatements
• Executive session regarding ATB settlements

Select Board

The Select Board will review a draft short-term rental bylaw provided by the Housing Committee. Members will also brainstorm renovations for the Annex Building and discuss a volunteer recognition reception at French Park.

• Draft short-term rental bylaw from Housing Committee
• Annex Building renovation brainstorming
• Proposed volunteer reception at French Park
• Library outdoor reading garden plans
• Green Communities Grant press release update

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review minutes from January 5, 2024. The body is scheduled to discuss the Hillside expansion under old business.

• Hillside expansion

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to review warrants, budget transfers, and grants. The committee will vote on lateral movements for the Unit A salary schedule effective February 1, 2024. Members will also receive updates on district initiatives including Transcend, Early College, and Innovation Pathways.

• Vote to approve lateral movements on the Unit A Salary Schedule
• Vote to accept grants and gifts
• Approval of warrants and budget transfers
• Updates on Transcend, Early College, and Innovation Pathways initiatives

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the initial 2025 budget and the status of the 2024 budget. The body will also receive updates from all town departments and discuss potential Reserve Fund transfers.

• Initial 2025 budget review
• 2024 budget status update
• Review of Reserve Fund transfers
• Town department updates

Egremont Municipal Housing Trust

The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board will discuss the procurement process for town site development and a HousingWorks Infrastructure Program grant. The board will also review a financial proforma for owning and operating town housing.

• Procurement process for town site development
• HousingWorks Infrastructure Program grant
• Financial proforma for owning and operating town housing
• Updated preliminary budget for town site development
• Short-term rental impact fee balance of $11,853.67