Egremont public meetings in 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review new budget requests for fiscal year 2026. The body will also review the FY2025 budget and any transfers from the Reserve Fund.

• Review of FY2026 new budget requests
• FY2025 budget review
• FY2025 transfers from the Reserve Fund

The committee discussed the potential "Seasonal" community designation under the Affordable Housing Act, noting that town bylaws are being prepared for possible voter adoption. It approved a $6,311 transfer from the Reserve Fund to cover firefighter overtime pay. The committee was also informed of Southern Berkshire Ambulance's FY27 funding request of about $124,000 for new ambulances, staff salaries, and a rapid‑response vehicle.

• Approved $6,311 transfer from Reserve Fund for firefighter overtime

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will review updates from several town committees, including the Community Preservation Committee and the Assessors Office. It will discuss the town's tax rate and the Affordable Housing Tax Exemption Program, as well as upcoming retirements and employee performance evaluations. The board will also receive updates on grant‑funded projects, notably a $900,000 MassDOT grant for a culvert on Blunt Road.

• MassDOT Community Culvert Grant: Blunt Rd. construction $900,000 (estimate)
• Green Communities Grant: Water plant insulation net cost $31,276 covered by grant
• Water Efficiency Grant: $42,000 for master flow and system‑wide lead detection
• Assessors Office: Tax Rate and Affordable Housing Tax Exemption Program move to appointed consultant
• Community Preservation Committee: interview Chris Baral and make appointment

The Board unanimously appointed Chris Baral to the Community Preservation Committee and Francis Nestor to the Historical Commission seat on that committee. It approved Prospect Operating LLC’s request to change operating hours for the Cliff House and Pool House. The Board agreed to send a letter to assessors seeking clarification on affordable‑housing tax exemptions and other tax issues, and to pursue several grant applications. Additional actions were set for staffing reviews and employee compensation planning.

• Unanimously appointed Chris Baral as at‑large member of the Community Preservation Committee (1‑year term)
• Unanimously appointed Francis Nestor as Historical Commission member of the Community Preservation Committee (2‑year term)
• Approved Prospect Operating LLC hours change: Cliff House and Pool House now open Mon‑Sat 8 am‑11 pm, Sun 10 am‑11 pm
• Agreed to send a letter to assessors requesting written explanations on affordable‑housing tax exemption calculations, tax rate changes, and delinquent land‑property taxes
• Directed Juliette Haas to compile a duties list to separate the Board of Health and Town Clerk positions
• Planned a post‑New‑Year meeting between Lucinda Vermeulen and Cara Becker to propose updates to employee performance evaluation and compensation
• Authorized Peg McDonough to apply for the IT accessibility grant (opening Jan 5) and the MassDOT Community Culvert Grant (now $950,000, opening Jan 9)
• Will contact Tom Berkel to ask him to serve on the superintendent search committee; if declined, Laura Allen will serve

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's Executive Director Search Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its December 16 meeting and adopt the criteria for evaluating candidates. The committee will also receive an update on applications, discuss confidentiality and conflict‑of‑interest requirements, and set the date for its next meeting.

• Vote to approve minutes of the December 16, 2025 Search Committee meeting
• Vote to approve criteria to evaluate and rate candidates for interviews
• Update on applications received for the Executive Director position
• Review and discussion of confidentiality and conflict‑of‑interest requirements
• Determine date for the next Search Committee meeting

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a new timeline for the search for a superintendent.

• Approval of new timeline for Superintendent Search

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District Subcommittee will meet to review the current superintendent evaluation tool and discuss the schedule for the evaluation process.

• Review existing superintendent evaluation tool
• Discuss schedule for evaluation
• Set deadline for superintendent goals

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will review and adopt the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on the De Lacy/10 Prospect Lake Road home inspection and on 2026 food permits. The board will consider a possible new camp at April Hill in 2026 and get a drilling update on landfill PFAS monitoring wells. Additional items include recent field work and a septic plan review.

• Review and adopt minutes of the December 4, 2025 meeting
• De Lacy/10 Prospect Lake Road – updates/recent home inspection
• 2026 food permits issued
• Possible new camp at April Hill in 2026
• Landfill PFAS monitoring wells – drilling update

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public hearing regarding a development application by Robert Noonan. The boards will review requests for a special permit, site plan approval, and dimensional relief for the property.

• Special Permit for a Multi-unit Dwelling in the North Egremont Village District
• Site Plan Review for 227 Egremont Plain Road (Map 11, Lot 527)
• Zoning Board of Appeals request for dimensional relief regarding frontage, setbacks, and lot area

The Egremont Planning Board granted a Special Permit for a multi‑unit dwelling (four residential units) at 227 Egremont Plain Road, contingent on ZBA approval of required relief. The Board also approved the associated Site Plan. Both actions were approved unanimously. The Board authorized the Chair to file the decisions with the Town Clerk after ZBA confirmation.

• Approved Special Permit for four‑unit dwelling at 227 Egremont Plain Road (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Site Plan for the project (unanimous roll call)
• Authorized Chair to file written decisions with Town Clerk after ZBA confirmation (unanimous roll call)
• ZBA voted to issue requested relief for the project at 227 Egremont Plain Road (unanimous)
• Closed Planning Board portion of the joint public hearing (unanimous roll call)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public hearing regarding a property at 227 Egremont Plain Road. The boards will review requests for a special permit for a multi-unit dwelling and dimensional relief for a pre-existing nonconforming lot or structure.

• Special Permit for a Multi-unit Dwelling in the North Egremont Village District
• Site Plan Review for 227 Egremont Plain Road regarding layout, parking, and lighting
• Request for dimensional relief under §4.5.1 for frontage, setbacks, and/or lot area

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission’s Executive Director Search Committee will meet virtually on Dec 16, 2025. The committee will approve minutes from its Dec 2, 2025 meeting, receive an update on the director advertisement, and discuss and vote on the applicant eligibility criteria and review process. It will also consider the criteria for evaluating candidates and set the date for the next meeting.

• Vote to approve minutes of the Dec 2, 2025 Executive Director Search Committee meeting
• Update on the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Director advertisement
• Discussion and vote to approve applicant eligibility criteria and review process
• Discussion of criteria to evaluate and rate candidates for interviews
• Determine date for the next Search Committee meeting

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Ad Hoc Superintendent Search subcommittee is meeting to discuss the timeline for finding a new superintendent. The meeting includes a proposed executive session to consider employment applicants.

• Executive session to consider applicants for employment
• Discussion of the superintendent search timeline

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review new budget requests for fiscal year 2026. The body will also review the FY2025 budget and any potential transfers from the Reserve Fund.

• FY2026 new budget requests review
• FY2025 budget review
• FY2025 Reserve Fund transfers

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board agenda lists only procedural items. The meeting will be held concurrently with a special town meeting and will conclude with an adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the agenda.

Select Board

The Select Board has called a special town meeting to vote on proposed amendments to the Town of Egremont Zoning Bylaw. Article 1 would revise definitions, the Table of Use Regulations, and Use Standards, including rules for Community or Farm Events. Article 2 would revise additional definitions and General Development Standards such as off‑street parking, site‑design requirements, and curb‑cut limits. The Finance Committee will make a recommendation on annual special permits for community/farm events.

• Amend SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS (e.g., definition of AGRICULTURE)
• Update SECTION 5.1 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
• Modify SECTION 5.2 USE STANDARDS for Community or Farm Events (single and annual special permits)
• Revise SECTION 4.6 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, including off‑street parking rules
• Change curb‑cut limits and site‑design requirements

The Select Board met on December 11, 2025 at Mount Everett High School Cafeteria. No business was conducted other than matters related to the Special Town Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 PM.

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will discuss the 2025-2026 Elementary and Secondary School Improvement Plans. The body will also consider the adoption of a budget calendar and the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee for a 5 Year Vision Plan.

• Presentation of Elementary & Secondary School Improvement Plans for 2025-2026
• Adoption of Budget Calendar
• Discussion on Ad Hoc Committee for a 5 Year Vision Plan
• Authorization for 9th grade overnight trip to Charlton, MA for FFA Interactive Conference
• Vote to accept grants and gifts

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30 pm. The meeting is scheduled to run concurrently with a special town meeting. The agenda lists only an adjournment and contains no specific discussion items.

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee Subcommittee will review its findings on pages 3‑12 of the current School Committee Handbook. It will also confirm how the subcommittee uses the district’s Google Drive, discuss dates for future meetings, and consider any additional agenda items. Public comment is scheduled before the meeting adjourns.

• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Review subcommittee findings on pages 3‑12 of the current School Committee Handbook
• Confirm and teach subcommittee use of SBRSD Google Drive
• Discuss future meeting date(s)
• Consider future agenda items

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss updates from the Historic Commission, a request for a police department cellphone, a review of an amended job description for the Secondary Water Operator/Clerk, approval of liquor license renewals for calendar year 2026, and consideration of several grant awards including a $100,000 Rural Development Grant for affordable‑housing site work and water‑plant related grants.

• Rural Development Grant for Affordable Housing Site Work: $100,000 award
• Historic Commission: Guilder Barn demolition update
• Approve liquor renewals for calendar year 2026
• Review amended job description for Secondary Water Operator/Clerk
• Police Department cellphone request

The Select Board made several decisions, including appointing Mark Holmes to the Community Preservation Committee and changing the agenda order. It approved The Prospect’s request for late‑night alcohol service and authorized town‑funded iPhone 17 phones and service for police officers. The Board also renewed multiple liquor licenses, updated a water‑operator job description, and approved two grant‑related press releases.

• Appointed Mark Holmes to the Community Preservation Committee (1‑year term)
• Changed the order that agenda issues are considered
• Approved The Prospect’s request to serve alcohol until 12:30 am on Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of iPhone 17 phones and service plan for police (unanimous)
• Decided not to sign the school‑district letter; will first contact the Egremont School Committee member
• Approved edits to the Secondary Certified Water Operator/Part‑time Water Clerk job description (unanimous)
• Renewed liquor licenses for eight establishments and denied renewal for Little Cat Lodge (unanimous)
• Approved two press releases for Rural Development Grant and MA Veteran’s Heritage Grant (unanimous)

Green Committee

The Egremont Green Committee will consider the FY 2027 Budget and how to collect non‑opened food left in vacation rentals for donation to the People’s Pantry. The meeting will also include a sustainability report, acceptance of the November 4, 2025 minutes, and updates on recent community articles. The agenda notes ongoing topics such as a possible name change and future food‑waste initiatives.

• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
• Consideration of collecting non‑opened vacation‑rental food for the People’s Pantry
• Acceptance of the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of the Sustainability Report
• Review of recent community articles on food‑waste and donations

The Green Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting. The committee voted to level‑fund the Green Committee budget for 2027, with Juliette tasked to submit the budget. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 13. Members were assigned follow‑up tasks on short‑term rental food waste data, the town’s Air BnB list, and information about a May household hazardous waste collection.

• Approved 11/4/25 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Level‑funded Green Committee budget for 2027 (approved)
• Set next meeting date for Tuesday, Jan 13 (approved)
• Juliette to request town Air BnB list (task assigned)
• Jane to contact People’s Pantry about food‑waste uptick (task assigned)
• Jane to follow up with realtor friend on food‑donation outreach (task assigned)
• Juliette to gather more information on May HHW collection (task assigned)
• Sue to monitor Too Good To Go app for 2026 (task assigned)

Egremont Historical Commission

The Egremont Historical Commission will review and approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will receive updates on the Van Guilder property demolition, consider proposed zoning articles for the December 11 special town meeting, and discuss a demolition delay bylaw. The commission will also designate a representative to the CPA Committee and review the FY 2027 budget. The meeting will conclude with any other business and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review and approve previous minutes
• Project update on Van Guilder Property demolition
• Consider proposed zoning articles for Dec 11 special town meeting
• Discuss demolition delay bylaw
• Review FY 2027 budget

Planning Board

The Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a walk‑through of a proposal to alter the interior of a building at Elm Court. The proposal seeks to create two additional residential spaces. No decision is indicated for this meeting.

• Walk‑through of interior alteration proposal to add two residential units at Elm Court

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will discuss a recent public hearing with Emily Innes and the town's STM strategy. It will review changes to the Rural Design Guidelines draft (20251002) and vote on releasing it if still pending. The board will also discuss procedure for a joint special permit hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for Dec. 17, and consider the FY2027 budget process along with several project updates.

• Vote on release of Rural Design Guidelines Draft (20251002)
• Discussion of procedure for joint Dec. 17 special permit hearing with ZBA
• FY2027 Budget Process discussion
• Update on CDC of SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall
• R. Allen Ox Bow development project update

The Planning Board reached consensus to change the term “Farm Events” to “Community Events” in Article 1. It confirmed final adjustments to historic conversion standards in Article 5, including density thresholds and a 400‑foot unit requirement. The board also finalized the presentation strategy for the nine zoning articles to be considered at the Special Town Meeting on December 11.

• Terminology change from “Farm Events” to “Community Events” in Article 1 approved (consensus)
• Final adjustments to historic conversion standards in Article 5 confirmed (density thresholds and 400‑foot requirement)
• Presentation strategy for nine zoning articles at the December 11 Special Town Meeting finalized
• Review of previous minutes deferred; final approvals postponed
• No Form A’s, Mail items, or Town Official’s Time presented (none)
• Budget FY2027 process noted (discussion only, no decision)
• Vacancy for an Associate Member acknowledged (no action taken)
• Members requested a recap of Special Town Meeting outcomes for the next regular meeting

Water Commission

The Egremont Water Commission will discuss a kickoff meeting with Tighe & Bond to start the Asset Management Plan grant program. They will review updates on past‑due water user accounts and related shut‑off notices. Grant updates will be provided for the Green Communities Grant, Dam Engineering, and driveway culvert replacement. The commission will also consider a water line replacement on Mount Washington Road.

• Kick‑off meeting with Tighe & Bond for Asset Management Plan grant program
• Update on past‑due water user accounts and water shut‑off notices
• Grant update – Green Communities Grant
• Grant update – Dam Engineering
• Water line replacement on Mount Washington Road

The Water Commission approved the November 5 meeting minutes without edits. It decided to proceed with filing a small‑claims court action to collect the unpaid water bill from the Beebe rental property. The commissioners also agreed to hold an on‑site kickoff meeting in January to start the Clean Water Trust Asset Management Plan study. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved November 5 minutes (no edits)
• Authorized filing of small‑claims action for unpaid Beebe water bill
• Agreed to hold on‑site kickoff meeting in January for Asset Management Plan

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee will meet to discuss financial reports and vote on several policy updates. The body will consider a Fiscal Year 2027 assessment with options for no increase, a 1% increase, or a 2.5% increase from FY26.

• Vote on FY27 Assessment options: no increase, 1% increase, or 2.5% increase from FY26
• Vote to submit a Cybersecurity Awareness Grant application to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
• Vote to ratify a MOSAIC RIZE Municipal Matching Grant application
• Vote to approve a proposed Whistleblower Policy
• Vote to approve revisions to the Disposal of Surplus Equipment Policy

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will discuss updates regarding PFAS monitoring wells at the landfill and water sampling at 109 Baldwin Hill West. The board will also review fall food inspections and 2026 permit renewals.

• Landfill PFAS monitoring wells drilling update
• Water sampling at 109 Baldwin Hill West
• Fall food inspections
• 2026 permit renewals
• Updates on 10 Prospect Lake Road and Blue Rider Staples Quarantine

The Board of Health approved the corrected minutes of the November 20, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It noted that the septic tank at 10 Prospect Lake Rd was pumped and evaluated, with a re‑inspection scheduled for Dec. 16, 2025. Food permit inspections are set for Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, 2025, and water samples from 109 Baldwin Hill West showed no VOCs or PFAS. Drilling of three landfill monitoring wells is now planned for Dec. 29, 2025.

• Adopted corrected minutes of Nov. 20, 2025 meeting (vote 3‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board will conduct a site visit at 227 Egremont Plain Road. This visit is to prepare for a Special Permit hearing regarding an application from Bob Noonan.

• Site visit at 227 Egremont Plain Road (Former Elm Court) regarding a Special Permit application from Bob Noonan

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a Certificate of Compliance and the release of a property from Chapter 61. The body will also select a representative for the CPA Committee and review grant opportunities.

• Public hearing: Panos Papamicheal request for Certificate of Compliance at 22 Warner Rd.
• Public hearing: Mary Brazie regarding release of Kaye property from Chapter 61 by Select Board
• Selection of ECC representative to the CPA Committee
• Review of Concom 2027 Budget request
• Discussion of MA Community Biodiversity Grants Program

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District Subcommittee will meet to review and approve the previous meeting minutes. It will discuss a preliminary call for volunteers for the superintendent search committee and consider questions for a public survey. The agenda also includes time for public comment and any other items the chair may raise.

• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Discuss preliminary search committee “Call for Volunteers”
• Discuss public survey questions
• Public comment
• Other items

Southern Berkshire EMS Task Force

The Southern Berkshire EMS Task Force will hold a partners meeting on Dec 3, 2025 at the Great Barrington Fire Department. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, an update on survey results, and a continued review of the governance structure/model. The meeting also provides citizen speak time, discusses the timeline and next steps, and sets the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on survey results
• Review and discussion of governance structure/model
• Citizen speak time
• Discussion of timeline and next steps

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will hold a public hearing on December 2 to discuss a series of proposed amendments to the town's zoning bylaws. The proposals cover changes to definitions, use regulations, development standards, site‑plan review thresholds, permitting processes, adaptive‑reuse standards, cottage‑cluster development, village‑district purpose, document formatting, and adoption of a new zoning map. Attendees may join in person at Town Hall or via Zoom.

• Article 1 – Modify definitions and use regulations (Sections 2, 5.1, 5.2)
• Article 5 – Establish adaptive reuse standards (Sections 2, 5.2)
• Article 6 – Establish cottage cluster development standards (Sections 2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2)
• Article 8 – Authorize global renumbering and formatting of the bylaws
• Article 9 – Adopt new zoning map

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will discuss policy items from a previous meeting, vote on releasing a draft of the Rural Design Guidelines, and prepare for a public hearing on December 2. The agenda also includes a joint special permit hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals and updates on workforce housing and subdivision projects.

• Vote to release Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002
• Joint Special Permit Hearing with ZBA on December 17
• FY2027 Budget Process discussion
• CDC of SB workforce housing development update
• R. Allen Ox Bow development project update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving the minutes from its prior meeting. It will review new budget requests for fiscal year 2026 and examine the FY2025 budget as needed. The committee will also discuss any transfers from the reserve fund for FY2025.

• Approve minutes of prior meeting
• Review FY2026 new budget requests
• Review FY2025 budget as needed
• Consider FY2025 transfers from the reserve fund

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board meeting on November 24, 2025 will address several agenda items, including grant applications and new business proposals. Board members will review the FY26 MVP Expression of Interest for the Blunt Road construction project, an estimated $900,000 grant. Other grant items include a $17,860 Veterans Heritage Grant (with a $6,100 town match), a $43,169 Green Communities water‑plant insulation grant (net $31,276), and a $42,000 Water Efficiency grant. New business includes appointments to the Community Preservation Committee, an emergency‑management director job description, a proposed holiday off on Friday, December 26, a resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals, a release request for the Kaye property on 19 Mill Road, and a proposal to use pickleball courts for a school league.

• FY26 MVP Expression of Interest – Blunt Rd construction, estimated $900,000 grant
• MASHRAB Veterans Heritage Grant application $17,860 (town match $6,100)
• Green Communities Grant for water‑plant insulation $43,169 cost; net $31,276 covered by grant
• Water Efficiency Grant $42,000 for Master Flow system‑wide lead detection
• Use of Pickleball Courts for school league (proposal)

The Select Board approved the town’s tax rates and accepted the minutes from the November 12 and 18 meetings. It appointed Chairwoman Lucinda Vermeulen to the Community Preservation Committee and named Vice‑Chair Laura Allen as the new Public Information Officer. The board also granted a paid holiday on December 26, accepted the resignation of a Zoning Board alternate, and voted to release the town’s right of first refusal on the Kaye property at 19 Mill Road.

• Approved town tax rates
• Appointed Lucinda Vermeulen to Community Preservation Committee
• Appointed Laura Allen as Public Information Officer
• Granted paid holiday on Dec 26 for employees
• Accepted resignation of Greg Schneider as Zoning Board alternate
• Voted to release right of first refusal on Kaye property at 19 Mill Road
• Accepted minutes from Nov 12 and Nov 18 meetings
• Agreed to wait for full committee before publicizing individual appointments

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will meet to review draft Rural Design Guidelines, discuss a joint special permit hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals, and outline the FY2027 budget process. The agenda also includes updates on workforce housing, the Ox Bow development, and seasonal community designation.

• Review Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002
• Joint December Special Permit Hearing with ZBA
• FY2027 Budget Process discussion
• CDC of SB workforce housing development update
• R. Allen Ox Bow development project update

The Board voted unanimously to approve Al Thorp’s Form A creating Parcel A, a 10.59‑acre wooded parcel with about 570 ft of Jug End Road frontage. It also supported retaining single‑event permits and adding a renewable annual special permit option for community or farm events. Draft zoning‑bylaw revisions and cottage‑cluster design guidelines were reviewed, with adoption of the Rural Design Guidelines deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Form A for Sylvia Ogilvie trust land (Parcel A, 10.59 acres) – unanimous
• Supported keeping single‑event permits and adding renewable annual special permit option – approved
• Reviewed draft zoning‑bylaw revisions – discussion continued, no vote
• Deferred adoption of Rural Design Guidelines – postponed

Agricultural Commission

The Egremont Agricultural Commission will hear a report from Darrell on the roundtable held at Hancock Shaker Village, review budget requests for the upcoming year, recap the 250th anniversary event, discuss the Pollinator Garden, and consider the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Any additional new business will also be addressed.

• Report from Darrell on Agricultural Commission roundtable at Hancock Shaker Village
• Budget requests for next year
• Recap of the 250th anniversary event
• Pollinator Garden discussion
• Open Space and Recreation Plan

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair and appoint several officers. The meeting includes approval of a $250 donation to the culinary program and discussion of budget transfers. New business items include votes on a contract with Open Architects, a consulting agreement for Dr. Regulbuto, an overnight NYC trip for a high‑school class, and reorganization of subcommittees.

• Vote to approve Business Management Services Contract from Open Architects
• Vote to approve Consulting Work Agreement for Dr. Regulbuto
• Approve overnight trip to NYC for Ms. English’s class (≈10‑12 students, Jan 11‑12, 2026)
• Donation to SBRSD Culinary Program in the amount of $250.00
• Reorganization of subcommittees (list attached)

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will vote to elect a new treasurer for FY 2026 and establish a search committee to hire a replacement for the Executive Director, who is retiring in March 2026.

• Vote to elect Sam Haupt as BRPC Treasurer for FY 2026
• Vote to establish a search committee for a new Executive Director
• Vote to approve Mary McGurn as an At-Large Member of the Executive Committee
• Presentation on the BRPC Energy and Environmental Program
• Discussion on the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Law and Regulations

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct an executive session. The body is scheduled to vote on whether the town will waive its right of first refusal for the property located at 19 Mill Rd.

• Vote on town waiving right of first refusal for 19 Mill Rd

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health meeting will adopt minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting, review the FY27 budget, and discuss several public‑health updates. Items include updates on De L acy/10 Prospect Lake Road, fall food inspections, testing requirements for cold‑plunging at The Prospect, and updates on landfill PFAS monitoring and septic plans. The board will also receive recent field‑work reports and may address any urgent business.

• Adopt minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Discuss FY27 budget
• Landfill PFAS monitoring wells drilling update and water sampling at 109 Baldwin Hill West
• Septic Plan Review for 58 Sheffield Road
• Testing requirements for cold‑plunging at The Prospect

The Board adopted the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It approved a FY27 expense budget of $5,000 for the Board of Health. It also approved a 2‑foot groundwater reduction for the septic plan at 58 Sheffield Road.

• Adopted minutes of Nov 13, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved FY27 Board of Health expense budget of $5,000 (3-0)
• Approved 2‑foot groundwater reduction for 58 Sheffield Road septic plan (3-0)

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will review and discuss nine proposed amendments to the town's zoning bylaw, covering definitions, use regulations, development standards, permitting processes, adaptive reuse, cottage cluster development, and village district purpose. The board will also consider authorizing a global renumbering and formatting of the code and adopting a new zoning map. All items are presented for informational discussion and possible adoption.

• Article 1 – Modify definitions and use regulations (Sections 2, 5.1, 5.2)
• Article 2 – Modify and expand development standards (Sections 2, 4.6)
• Article 3 – Assign site‑plan review thresholds (Section 5.1)
• Article 4 – Modify permitting processes (Section 7)
• Article 9 – Adopt new zoning map

The Egremont Planning Board met on Nov 18, 2025 at Town Hall and via Zoom to review nine zoning articles scheduled for the Dec 11 Special Town Meeting. The session was informational only; no votes, approvals, or formal actions were recorded. Board members discussed article details but took no definitive decisions.

• Informational session – no decisions or votes taken

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will review the final lease agreement with the CDC for a housing project. The board will also sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review and possibly sign final CDC lease for housing project
• Sign warrant for the December 11, 2025 Special Town Meeting
• Adjournment

The Select Board unanimously approved the final CDC lease for the housing project above Town Hall and will sign it. The Board also unanimously approved signing the warrant for the December 11 town meeting.

• Unanimously approved final CDC housing lease (to be signed)
• Unanimously approved signing of the warrant for the Dec 11 town meeting

Egremont Historical Commission

The Egremont Historical Commission will conduct a site visit on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The visit is to review the deteriorated conditions of the Guilder Barn located at Jug End Reservation. The agenda item was submitted by Rebecca Turner, Chair of the commission.

• Site visit to review deteriorated conditions of Guilder Barn at Jug End Reservation

Finance Committee

The Egremont Finance Committee will meet on November 17, 2025. The committee will consider approving the minutes from the previous meeting. It will review new budget requests for fiscal year 2026 and examine the FY 2025 budget and any possible transfers from the reserve fund. The meeting will be held via Zoom with a possible in‑person option at Town Hall.

• Approve minutes of prior meeting
• Review FY 2026 new budget requests
• Review FY 2025 budget as needed
• Consider FY 2025 transfers from the reserve fund, if any

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review changes to the Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002 and discuss their adoption. The board is also preparing for a November 18 informational hearing with Emily Innes and her team.

• Review of Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002
• Discussion of Associate Member Vacancy
• Updates on CDC of SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall
• Updates on R. Allen Ox Bow development project
• Discussion of STR general bylaw next steps for Trust

The Planning Board reviewed and approved the final formatting of the Rural Design Guidelines draft. Members reached consensus to use the term “Community Event” in Article 1. The board finalized the presentation sequence and summary materials for the November 18 public informational session on the nine proposed zoning articles. It also confirmed that the revised Rural Design Guidelines will be posted on the town website for public review.

• Approved final formatting of Rural Design Guidelines draft
• Adopted "Community Event" terminology for Article 1
• Finalized presentation sequence and summary materials for November 18 informational session
• Confirmed revised Rural Design Guidelines will be posted on town website

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will adopt the minutes from its October 30, 2025 meeting and discuss several health‑related projects. Items include updates on landfill PEAS monitoring wells and requirements for additional well drilling, PFAS testing at 109 Baldwin Hill West, water testing for cold‑plunge use at The Prospect, and a review of new construction percolation at 20 Jug End Rd. The board will also consider a Bilmar invoice for a skunk sample sent to the state lab.

• Adopt minutes of the October 30, 2025 Board of Health meeting
• Landfill PEAS monitoring wells – project update and additional well‑drilling requirements
• PFAS testing at 109 Baldwin Hill West
• Required water testing for cold plunging at The Prospect
• New construction percolation review at 20 Jug End Rd (Alliance)

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a project extension and a septic system upgrade. The body will also review a site visit report for erosion control removal and discuss grant opportunities.

• Public hearing: Catamount Jack’s Pond extension of OoC #153-0216
• Public hearing: RDA Hutchinson Estate, 58 Sheffield Rd. subsurface septic system upgrade
• Karner Brook Walk erosion controls removal site visit report
• Discussion with Grants Administrator regarding grant opportunities

Alford/Egremont Cultural Council

The Alford/Egremont Cultural Council will examine the acceptance of previous applications and the allocation of award amounts. After that review, the council will address any other business brought before it.

• Review previous acceptance of applications and distribution of award amounts
• Any Other Business to Come Before the Council

The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. The committee then unanimously approved the grant applications for 2026, though the specific grants were not listed in the minutes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 grant applications (unanimous)

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will discuss a range of items including a transfer station engineering discussion, an explanation of proposed zoning amendments, and a review of a draft Special Town Meeting warrant. The board will also address the FY2026 budget process, the promotion of a seasonal highway worker to full‑time, and updates on several grant applications. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda; these topics are slated for discussion.

• Transfer Station Engineering discussion with CHA Companies
• Mary McGurn’s explainer of proposed zoning amendments
• Review of draft Special Town Meeting warrant
• FY26 MVP Expression of Interest – Blunt Rd. Construction ($900,000 estimate)
• Green Communities Grant – Water Plant insulation ($43,169 cost, $31,276 net after incentive)

The Select Board unanimously promoted Andrew Gennari to a full‑time Highway Department position, pending required licensing. It approved moving forward with a $42,000 drought‑resiliency grant application. The board also scheduled weekly FY2026 budget meetings starting in January and directed the creation of a policy for Town Hall room use. Additionally, Mary Brazie was appointed interim Inspector of Animals and the fire department’s drone purchase was postponed until the May town meeting.

• Approved promotion of Andrew Gennari to vacant full‑time Highway Department position (unanimous)
• Approved resubmission of Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant ($42,000) (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Brazie as interim Inspector of Animals (unanimous)
• Scheduled weekly Select Board meetings on FY2026 budget starting January (unanimous)
• Directed development of a policy for Town Hall room use for community activities (unanimous)
• Postponed fire department drone purchase to May town meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from Oct 21, Oct 28 am, Oct 28 pm, and Oct 31 with minor edits (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet weekly to review department budgets, with forms to be sent by mid‑December (unanimous)

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will meet on November 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall and via Zoom. The agenda calls for reviewing and possibly signing the final CDC lease for a housing project. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Review and possibly sign final CDC lease for housing project
• Adjournment

The board reviewed the CDC lease draft for a housing project but did not take any formal action. Legal counsel suggested language changes to Articles 6 and 11. The board scheduled further discussion and possible signing for November 18, 2025. No votes were recorded.

Egremont Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review ongoing initiatives and previous minutes. Discussions include the status of a SHRAB grant and updates to zoning and demolition delay bylaws.

• Cemetery Stone Restoration SHRAB grant submitted by Peg McDonough
• Van Guilder Property Demolition
• Proposed Zoning Bylaw Updates
• Demolition Delay Bylaw next steps
• MACRIS

Commission approved the minutes from the October meeting. The commission applied for a SHRAB grant to restore cemetery gravestones and will add a list of Revolutionary veterans to the archives. A site visit is scheduled for November 18 to inspect the partially collapsed Van Guilder barn, after which the commission will sign a memorandum of agreement and report to the Select Board. The commission agreed to review design guidelines for a proposed demolition‑delay bylaw and to acknowledge a donated artwork to the town archives.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Applied for SHRAB grant for cemetery gravestone restoration
• Scheduled November 18 site visit to inspect Van Guilder barn collapse
• Will sign MOA as consulting party for Van Guilder demolition
• Will provide update to Select Board at December 9 meeting
• Requested Planning Board consultant to review demolition‑delay bylaw
• Agreed to send acknowledgement and deed of gift for donated artwork
• Planned attendance at Berkshire Historical Society Knox Trail commemoration

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will consider and vote to adopt the Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002 (Part 1). The meeting also includes updates on several development projects, including the CDC of SB workforce housing behind Town Hall, the R. Allen Ox Bow project, the Seasonal Community Designation, the STR general bylaw trust steps, and the Catamount Subdivision. Additional agenda items cover routine reports, citizen comments, and future agenda planning.

• Vote to adopt Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002 (Part 1)
• Update on CDC of SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall
• Update on R. Allen Ox Bow development project
• Update on Seasonal Community Designation
• Update on STR general bylaw: next steps for Trust

The board unanimously approved the minutes from October 16 2024, November 20 2024, and January 8 2025. Members reached consensus to revise the cover title of the Rural Design Guidelines and identified needed revisions before adoption. Supplemental photographs and clarifications will be sent to the consultant by November 18 2025, who will revise the draft accordingly. No motion to adopt the guidelines was made.

• Approved October 16 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 20 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 8 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to revise cover title of Rural Design Guidelines
• Identified revisions needed for Rural Design Guidelines draft
• Will provide supplemental photos and clarifications to consultant by Nov 18 2025
• Consultant to revise draft prior to Nov 18 2025
• No motion to adopt Rural Design Guidelines was made

French Park Dog Park Committee

The French Park Dog Park Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 2025 and discuss finances, including cash donation policies and volunteer gratuity payments. The group will also review park signage and a request to form a 'Small Dog Club'.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of cash donation policy and current balances
• Discussion of gratuity payment for volunteer Joe Schneider
• Review of park signage and clean-up campaign effectiveness
• Discussion of forming a 'Small Dog Club' in the private play area

The committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It decided to move forward with forming a small‑dog club at French Park Dog Park. The committee also agreed that Emily Eyre will create a permanent sign with the club’s meeting times to be posted at the park entrance.

• Approved minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting
• Approved formation of a small‑dog club at French Park Dog Park
• Approved Emily Eyre to create and post a permanent sign with meeting times

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Executive Committee will discuss financial reports and vote on grant applications for youth drug prevention, municipal assistance, and behavioral health. The body will also address the Executive Director search process and updated medical benefits policies.

• Grant application for OJJDP FY25 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program
• Grant application for MassDEP MS4 Municipal Assistance Grant Program
• Grant applications for OBHPP Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention (Tier A and Tier B)
• Updated Continuation of Medical Benefits After Retirement Policy
• Executive Director search process and responsibilities description

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will consider the final lease agreement with the CDC for a housing development. The board will vote to approve and sign the lease. The meeting will also include routine adjournment.

• Review and sign final CDC lease for housing project

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The subcommittee will elect a chair. Members will discuss goals and the approach for revising district handbooks. They will also consider dates for future meetings. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom.

• Nominate and elect chair of the subcommittee
• Discuss goals and approach to handbook revisions
• Discuss future meeting dates

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to address administrative and operational needs. The body will discuss the salary range for a superintendent search and a contract for business services.

• Award contract for business services, pending successful negotiations
• Discussion and approval of salary range for superintendent search job posting

Water Commission

The Egremont Water Commission will review updates on past‑due water user accounts and shut‑off notices. It will receive status reports on the Green Communities Grant, dam engineering, and the asset management plan. The commission will discuss needed repairs to culverts, plant equipment, and a water line replacement on Mount Washington Road. Additional items include plant retaining wall, tank cover alarm, and sand filter issues.

• Water line replacement on Mount Washington Road
• Culverts in brook needing upgrading/repair
• Plant issues: retaining wall, tank cover alarm, sand filters
• Updates on past‑due water user accounts and shut‑off notices
• Grant updates: Green Communities Grant and dam engineering

Green Committee

The Green Committee will discuss restarting the delivery of kitchen counter compost buckets to new residents. Members will also review the 2024-2025 Annual Report and the results of a multi-material collection event.

• Proposal to restart delivery of kitchen counter compost buckets to new residents
• Report of $1,553.72 paid to the Town for 22,196 pounds of textiles and housewares collected by CMRK
• Review of the October 11th 'Get Rid of Your Stuff' collection event
• Discussion on food waste reduction posts for NeighborNet and social media
• Consideration of changing the committee's name to clarify a focus on sustainability

The committee approved the September 18, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. They decided to restart delivery of kitchen counter compost buckets to new residents, with Marj and Peg Muskrat handling the program. The group approved a town‑newsletter write‑up of the October 11 multi‑material collection event, assigning Juliette to supply statistics and Sue to write the article. Members agreed to each contribute $5 toward a Toys for Tots toy purchase and to disseminate food‑waste information via NeighborNet, the town website, and local postings.

• Approved 9/18/25 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Restart kitchen counter compost bucket delivery to new residents (Marj and Peg Muskrat)
• Include write‑up of Oct 11 event in town newsletter (Juliette to provide stats, Sue to write)
• Disseminate food‑waste information on NeighborNet, town webpage, and around town (Mary McGurn and Emily)
• Each member to donate $5 for Toys for Tots toy purchase

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will discuss the CDC lease for a housing project, with Town Counsel Jeremia Pollard present. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda. The meeting will also include an adjournment.

• Review CDC lease for housing project with Town Counsel Jeremia Pollard

The board reviewed the CDC lease for an affordable‑housing project and discussed its terms, including ownership structure and indemnification provisions. Members agreed to postpone further discussion until the November 5 meeting. They also agreed to sign a basic letter committing to sign the lease soon to meet the November 1 deadline.

• Postponed further CDC lease discussion to November 5
• Agreed to sign a basic letter committing to lease signing in the near future

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to consider several items, including a vote to accept a donation for its culinary program. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Additional agenda items cover budget warrants, conference attendance approval, and a request to amend the academic calendar.

• Executive Session to negotiate contracts with nonunion personnel (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2))
• Approval of warrants in the Business Manager’s Report
• Vote to accept a donation to the SBRSD Culinary Program
• Review and approval of attendance at the AASA National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee for Dr. Brian Ricca (Feb 11‑14)
• Review of SBREA request for amendment to the academic calendar

Board of Health

The Board will adopt the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting and receive a project update on landfill monitoring wells. It will discuss a recent inspection of Delacy/10 Prospect Lake Road and consider a quarantine at Blue Rider Stables because of a rabid skunk. The board will follow up on the Noise Bylaw from the Special Town Meeting and review recent septic work at 129 Baldwin Hill South and a septic plan for new construction at 27 Whites Hill Rd. Any other urgent business will be addressed as needed.

• Landfill monitoring wells – project update
• Blue Rider Stables – quarantine due to rabid skunk
• Special Town Meeting – Noise Bylaw follow-up
• Septic installation at 129 Baldwin Hill South
• Septic plan review for new construction at 27 Whites Hill Rd

The Board adopted the minutes of the October 16, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. Director Haas was instructed to contact Brent White about staking the landfill PFAS monitoring well locations. The Board reviewed and approved the new construction septic system plans submitted for 27 White Hill Road. The noise bylaw had been passed at the recent Special Town Meeting, not by this Board.

• Adopted minutes of Oct 16, 2025 meeting (3-0 vote)
• Directed Director Haas to contact Brent White about PFAS well locations
• Approved new construction septic system plans for 27 White Hill Road

Egremont250

The Select Committee approved the September 18th meeting minutes unanimously. The committee voted unanimously to dissolve the Egremont 250 Celebration Committee. It also unanimously approved giving the remaining celebration merchandise to town employees at the holiday party.

• Approved September 18th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved distribution of remaining celebration merchandise to town employees at holiday party (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of the Egremont 250 Celebration Committee (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will discuss revisions to the 20250820 v.3 zoning plan, focusing on Cottage Cluster frontage and an 8‑unit lot size. The board will also examine the draft Rural Design Guidelines (Part 1). Additional agenda items include updates on a workforce housing project behind Town Hall, the R. Allen Ox Bow development, and next steps for a short‑term rental bylaw.

• Review PB comments/changes to 20250820 v.3 Zoning (Cottage Cluster frontage & 8‑unit lot size)
• Review changes to Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002 (Part 1)
• Update on CDC of SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall
• Update on R. Allen Ox Bow development project
• STR general bylaw: next steps for Trust

The Planning Board reached consensus to keep a 150‑foot minimum frontage for Cottage Cluster projects. It also agreed that one acre is suitable for up to four units and 1.5 acres is preferred for up to eight units, including two affordable units. The board directed the consultant to draft zoning warrant language using these standards for the November 6 deadline.

• Retained 150‑foot minimum frontage requirement for Cottage Cluster developments (consensus)
• Set one‑acre lot size for up to four units (consensus)
• Set 1.5‑acre lot size for up to eight units with two affordable units (consensus)
• Directed consultant to draft zoning warrant language using the new standards (directive)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting on October 28, 2025. The agenda indicates the meeting will run concurrently with a Special Town Meeting.

The Select Board did not review the proposed lease with Town Counsel during this meeting. Members discussed concerns about the lease’s condominium structure and potential conflict with the Anti‑Aid law. The board agreed to resume the discussion on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Agreed to continue lease discussion on Oct 31 2025 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom (no vote recorded)

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will discuss a draft land lease with the CDC for a workforce housing project. The board will also review a Commonwealth report on fiscal sustainability and a job description for on-call fire department personnel.

• Review of workforce housing project land lease with CDC
• FY26 MVP Expression of Interest for Blunt Rd. Construction: $900,000 estimate
• MASHRAB Veterans Heritage Grant application: $17,860 ($6,100 town match)
• Green Communities Grant for Water Plant insulation: $31,276 net cost
• Re-affirmation of Sabrina Wilson as Van Driver

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will hold a special town meeting on Oct. 28, 2025 at Mount Everett High School Cafeteria to consider adopting General Bylaw 22, which sets noise limits, measurement standards, exemptions, and fines of $100 to $500. The meeting will also consider General Bylaw 23, which creates a registration process, ownership and occupancy rules, and safety requirements for short‑term rentals effective Oct. 28, 2025. The Finance Committee will make a recommendation on the noise bylaw at the meeting.

• Adopt General Bylaw 22 – establishes noise limits, measurement methods, and penalties of $100 (first offense) up to $500 (subsequent offenses)
• Adopt General Bylaw 23 – requires annual registration of short‑term rentals and limits ownership to Egremont residents, trusts, or LLCs
• Defines permissible construction, entertainment, and vehicle noise hours and decibel limits above ambient sound
• Sets maximum occupancy for short‑term rentals at one more than twice the number of bedrooms
• Mandates local manager contact, safety notices, and off‑street parking for short‑term rentals

The board accepted the minutes from the September and October meetings with minor edits. It adopted the on‑call firefighter department personnel job description, also with minor edits. Sabrina Wilson was permanently appointed as the part‑time van driver. All grant items were postponed until the November 12 meeting.

• Accepted September 16, September 30, October 7 and October 14 minutes (minor edits)
• Adopted on‑call firefighter department personnel job description (minor edits)
• Permanently appointed Sabrina Wilson as part‑time van driver
• Tabled all grant discussions until November 12, 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on October 28, 2025. The agenda is procedural and indicates the meeting will run concurrently with a Special Town Meeting.

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee will meet on Oct. 28, 2025 to review prior meeting minutes, financial reports, and ongoing projects. Items include updates on grants, the EMS Service Zone plan, and the regional shelter container. The committee will also set future meeting dates and consider a clean‑out of the shelter container.

• Approve September 2025 and Oct. 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s financial report
• Update on EMS Service Zone Plan
• Discussion of shelter container clean‑out
• Review of grant-related old business

Southern Berkshire EMS Task Force

The Southern Berkshire EMS Task Force will meet remotely to discuss its governance structure and model. The body will also receive an update on a survey.

• Review and discussion of governance structure/model
• Survey update

The Southern Berkshire EMS Task Force approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Action items were assigned: towns will begin removing survey flyers, Becca Mezz will map a timeline for Joint Powers Entity and Special District models, and Mike Woronka and Becca Mezz will draft a letter to Commissioner Goldstein. A detailed analysis of the survey data was deferred to the next meeting, which will be held in‑person about three weeks later.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned towns to begin removing survey flyers (action item)
• Assigned Becca Mezz to map timeline for JPE and Special District models (action item)
• Assigned Mike Woronka and Becca Mezz to draft letter to Commissioner Goldstein (action item)
• Deferred detailed analysis of survey data to next meeting (deferred)
• Planned next meeting in‑person mid‑November (planned)

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the Catamount Jack’s Pond extension (OoC #153‑0216). The commission will also consider a request for a new Resource Development Agreement for a septic system at 58 Sheffield Rd. Additional agenda items include a discussion of grant opportunities and an update on the shared conservation agent. Routine items such as approval of the previous meeting minutes and Zoom participation procedures will also be addressed.

• Public hearing on Catamount Jack’s Pond extension (OoC #153‑0216)
• Review of new RDA request for septic system at 58 Sheffield Rd.
• Grants Administrator presentation on grant opportunities
• Update on shared conservation agent
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

Alford/Egremont Cultural Council

The Alford‑Egremont Cultural Council will consider the minutes from its previous meeting, review the FY 2025 financial report and programming, and discuss the FY 2026 grant cycle and applications. It will also set the date and time for the next meeting and address any additional business.

• Review and approve minutes of prior meeting
• Recap FY 2025 financials and programming
• Discuss FY 2026 grant cycle and review applications
• Set date and time for next meeting
• Consider any other business

The council approved the FY25 financial report submitted by the Mass Cultural Council. It decided that the first round of grant discussions will consider only merit, with funding amounts to be addressed at the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for November 12 at 5:00 p.m., to be held at Egremont City Hall and via Zoom.

• Approved FY25 financial report (Mass Cultural Council)
• Decided first grant review will consider only merit, funding amounts deferred
• Scheduled next meeting for November 12, 5:00 p.m., Egremont City Hall and Zoom

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will review comments and changes to the 20250820 v.3 zoning draft with Emily Innes and staff. It will also consider any revisions to the Rural Design Guidelines draft (Part 1). Additional agenda items provide updates on an ADU warrant article, a workforce housing development behind Town Hall, the R. Allen Ox Bow development project, and drafts of several municipal‑trust bylaws. Standard procedural items such as minutes, a member vacancy, and public comment time are also included.

• Review of 20250820 v.3 Zoning draft with Emily Innes & team
• Review of Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002 (Part 1)
• Update on ADU warrant article for Oct. 28 STM
• Update on CDC of SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall
• Update on R. Allen Ox Bow development project

The Planning Board reached consensus to retain both a single‑event special permit and a renewable annual special permit for community or farm events. It also agreed in concept to allow front‑yard parking on shallow lots in the South Egremont Village District, subject to site‑plan review and environmental constraints. Additionally, the Board confirmed its preference that building height be measured to the highest point of the roof ridge, excluding chimneys.

• Retained both single‑event and renewable annual special permit options for community/farm events (consensus)
• Agreed in concept to allow front‑yard parking on shallow lots in South Egremont Village District (subject to review)
• Confirmed preference to measure building height to roof ridge peak, excluding chimneys (preference)
• Discussed off‑street parking language allowing front‑yard parking with environmental buffers (concept agreement)
• No action taken on associate member vacancy (no action)
• No Form A applications received (none)
• Identified future agenda items including ADU warrant article and workforce housing development (noted for future discussion)

Select Board

The Select Board will present a proposal for new General Bylaws. The meeting will also address short‑term rental matters, the Community Preservation Act Committee, and noise concerns. No decisions are listed; the items are scheduled for discussion.

• Presentation of proposed new General Bylaws
• Discussion of short‑term rental regulations
• Community Preservation Act Committee update
• Noise issue discussion

The Select Board withdrew the short‑term rental (STR) bylaw from consideration after legal review. The draft Community Preservation Committee bylaw was presented, but no action was taken. The Board agreed to amend the noise bylaw's section 22.4 h to allow property maintenance until 9 pm and to exclude sump pumps. No votes were recorded.

• STR bylaw withdrawn from consideration (no vote)
• Agreed to amend noise bylaw section 22.4 h to allow maintenance to 9 pm and exclude sump pumps (no vote)

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will examine revisions to the 2025‑09‑29 Draft Zoning, including building height changes. It will also review the Rural Design Guidelines Draft dated 2025‑10‑02 (Part 1). Additional agenda items include discussions of an ADU warrant article, a workforce housing project behind Town Hall, and the R. Allen Ox Bow development project. The meeting will conclude with updates, future agenda items, and procedural business.

• Review changes to 2025‑09‑29 v.3 Draft Zoning with building height change
• Review changes to Rural Design Guidelines Draft 2025‑10‑02 (Part 1)
• ADU warrant article for Oct. 28 STM
• CDC of SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall
• R. Allen Ox Bow development project

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the warrant for the October 28 Special Town Meeting. The body will also discuss scheduling during the budgeting period and the creation of a Finance calendar based on Selectboard advice.

• Review of October 28 Special Town Meeting warrant
• Discussion of budgeting period scheduling
• Proposal for a Finance calendar with Selectboard advice

Egremont Fire Department

The Berkshire Regional Emergency Communications Center Fire Advisory Board will hold a public meeting following the Berkshire County Fire Chiefs' Association meeting. The agenda includes public comment, review of prior minutes, and a discussion on standardizing terms, standards, and practices across RECC communities with a committee report. The board will also receive updates from the Berkshire County Regional Emergency Communications Center and address any unanticipated items.

• Public comment period
• Discussion of minutes from the previous meeting
• Discussion of standardization of terms and standards across RECC communities (committee report)
• Updates from Berkshire County Regional Emergency Communications Center
• Items not reasonably anticipated

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review changes to the 2025929 v. 3 Draft Zoning regarding building height and the Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002. The board will also address an associate member vacancy and discuss future agenda items.

• Review of 2025929 v. 3 Draft Zoning building height changes
• Review of Rural Design Guidelines Draft 20251002 (Part 1)
• Associate Member Vacancy
• Discussion of ADU Warrant article for Oct. 28 STM
• Updates on SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall

The Planning Board approved the revised Village District Boundary Map in concept and completed review of several draft zoning articles, accepting Articles One, Three, Four, Five, and Eight without objection. Article Six (Cottage Cluster) and the Rural Design Guidelines were deferred for further study. The board also approved a retail accessory use to agricultural land, retained the prohibition on new restaurants over 1,000 sq ft in rural residential areas, and approved a new special‑permit design‑guideline requirement in concept.

• Approved concept Village District Boundary Map (South Egremont)
• Accepted Articles One, Three, Four, Five, and Eight without objection
• Deferred Article Six (Cottage Cluster) pending fit studies
• Deferred review of Rural Design Guidelines (Draft 20251002)
• Approved retail accessory to agricultural use up to 1,000 sq ft
• Retained prohibition on new restaurants over 1,000 sq ft in rural residential district
• Retained special‑permit designation for restaurants in village district
• Approved in concept a special‑permit requirement to conform with adopted design guidelines

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District Committee Subcommittee will meet to discuss proposals from MASC and NESDEC regarding the superintendent search. The meeting will be held at the Mt. Everett Library in Sheffield.

• Discussion of Superintendent Search proposals from MASC and NESDEC
• Meeting location: Mt. Everett Library, 491 Berkshire School Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257
• Meeting time: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Meeting available via Zoom
• Ad Hoc Superintendent Search Subcommittee meeting

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to adopt strategies for continuous improvement and a new public comment policy. The body will also discuss a request to amend the academic calendar and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Adoption of District Strategies for Continuous Improvement
• Review and adoption of policy BEDH regarding public comment at meetings
• Discussion of SBREA request for Academic Calendar amendment
• Executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Approval of warrants, budget transfers, and grants and gifts

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an update on landfill monitoring wells. The agenda includes a public hearing for a new construction septic plan at 134 Egremont Plain Road and an ADU plan at 84A Undermountain Road.

• Review and adopt minutes from October 2, 2025
• Landfill monitoring wells – project update
• Public hearing: Storti/134 Egremont Plain Road (new construction)
• Public hearing: Adams & Healy/84A Undermountain Road (ADU new construction)
• Other business that may need immediate attention

The Board adopted the October 2 minutes (3‑0). It approved new septic system plans for 84A Undermountain Rd and 136 Egremont Plain Rd, and approved an upgrade and a two‑foot groundwater reduction for 129 Baldwin Hill South (3‑0). A quarantine order was issued for Blue Rider Stables, closing the stable to the public for 45 days.

• Adopted October 2 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved new construction septic system plans for 84A Undermountain Rd
• Approved new construction septic system plans for 136 Egremont Plain Rd
• Approved upgrade septic system plans and two‑foot groundwater reduction for 129 Baldwin Hill South (3‑0)
• Issued 45‑day quarantine order for Blue Rider Stables and closed stable to public

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will review the draft Rural Design Guidelines, covering the introduction and site‑design sections. The meeting also includes discussion of future agenda items such as an ADU warrant article, a CDC workforce‑housing project behind Town Hall, the R. Allen Ox Bow development, and updates to STR and noise bylaws. An associate member vacancy will be addressed, and standard procedural items will be completed.

• Review Introduction of Rural Design Guidelines Draft (Purpose/Goals, Applicability, Context, Design Principles, Implementation)
• Review Site Design of Rural Design Guidelines Draft (Context, Development Standards, Design Guidelines)
• Consider Associate Member Vacancy
• Discuss ADU warrant article for Oct. 28 STM
• Discuss CDC workforce housing development behind Town Hall

The Planning Board accepted the concept of expanding the South Egremont village district boundary map. It unanimously approved a purpose statement for the Cottage Cluster section and unanimously retained the prohibition on movable tiny homes. The board agreed that bonus units in a Cottage Cluster must include two affordable units—one at 80% AMI and one at 120% AMI—replacing the prior payment‑in‑lieu approach.

• Accepted concept expansion of South Egremont village district boundary map
• Unanimously approved purpose statement for Cottage Cluster section
• Unanimously retained prohibition on movable tiny homes in all districts
• Adopted affordability structure for Cottage Cluster: two affordable units (80% AMI, 120% AMI) required for eight‑unit clusters

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will review several draft articles, including Article 6 on a Cottage Cluster Development that examines move‑able tiny homes, size limits, affordability incentives, and Trust participation. It will also consider changes to permitting processes, agricultural accessory‑use standards, site‑plan review thresholds, district definitions, and overall document numbering. Additional updates will be given on an ADU warrant, a workforce‑housing project, the R. Allen Ox Bow development, seasonal community designations, and draft bylaws for short‑term rentals and noise.

• Article 6 – Cottage Cluster Development (reconsider moveable tiny homes, dimensions, affordability incentive, Trust participation)
• Article 4 – Modifications to Permitting Processes (Design Guidelines role in Site Plan Review and Special Permit criteria)
• Article 1 – Comments on February 2025 STM Agriculture & Farm Events (accessory‑use clarifications, mandatory development standards)
• Article 3 – Assigning Site Plan Review & Thresholds (decide threshold extensions to other uses)
• Article 7 – Differentiation of Districts (evaluate proposed district changes)

Select Board

The Select Board will interview candidates for a van driver and the Historical Commission. It will review a draft land lease for a workforce housing project with the CDC. The board will discuss noise complaints on Mill Road and a report on fiscal sustainability. Several grant items will be considered, including a $900,000 Blunt Road construction grant, a $17,860 veterans heritage grant with a $6,100 town match, and a $31,276 water‑plant insulation grant.

• Interview Sabrina Wilson for possible Van Driver appointment
• Review draft of Jeremia Pollard's Workforce Housing project land lease with CDC
• Discuss noise complaints from The Prospect and traffic on Mill Road
• Consider FY26 MVP Expression of Interest for Blunt Road construction ($900,000 estimate)
• Review grant applications: MASHRAB Veterans Heritage Grant $17,860 (town match $6,100) and Green Communities Grant for water‑plant insulation ($31,276 net cost)

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District's Policy Subcommittee will meet to review policies regarding public comment and meeting procedures. The group will also complete a review of the policy manual to align with Massachusetts law.

• Review policy BEDH regarding public comment at meetings
• Review policy GDD and GDO
• Complete review of policy manual for Massachusetts law compliance
• Meeting held at Mt. Everett Library, 491 Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, MA

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review and adopt the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting. It will discuss updates on De Lacy/10 Prospect Lake Road, provide a project update on landfill PFAS monitoring wells including requirements for well drilling and additional testing at 109 Baldwin Hill West, and consider required water testing for cold plunging at The Prospect. Recent field work on new construction percolation at Jug End Rd/Alliance, a septic plan review, and a Bilmar invoice for skunk to state lab will also be addressed, along with any other urgent business.

• Landfill PFAS monitoring wells – well drilling and additional PFAS testing at 109 Baldwin Hill West
• De Lacy/10 Prospect Lake Road updates
• The Prospect – required water testing for cold plunging
• New construction percolation at Jug End Rd/Alliance
• Bilmar invoice – skunk to state lab

Egremont Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review previous minutes and consider new members. The body will discuss several ongoing initiatives including zoning for short-term rentals and the Van Guilder property demolition.

• Short Term Rental Bylaw & Zoning
• Van Guilder Property Demolition
• Mass250 Grant
• Cemetery Stone Restoration
• Knox Trail

The Egremont Historical Commission approved the minutes from the September meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed short‑term rental bylaws, grant opportunities, cemetery gravestone restoration, and other items. Future items such as new member approvals and grant applications were noted for later consideration.

• Approved September meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will discuss several draft articles covering adaptive reuse definitions, development standards, cottage‑cluster housing, and changes to permitting processes. Additional agenda items include updates on an ADU warrant, a workforce housing project behind Town Hall, the R. Allen Ox Bow development, and drafts of short‑term rental and noise bylaws. The meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon via Zoom.

• Article 5 – Adaptive Reuse: definitions, unit counts, minimum sizes, parking thresholds
• Article 2 – Development Standards: access, circulation, drainage, utilities, signage, lighting, parking, roadway construction, landscaping tie‑in
• Article 6 – Cottage Cluster Development: moveable tiny homes, gross floor area, frontage limits, acreage, affordability incentive, Trust participation
• Article 4 – Modifications to Permitting Processes: role of design guidelines in site‑plan review and special permits
• STR general bylaw (Municipal Trust draft) and Noise general bylaw (BOH) for discussion

The Egremont Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21 and October 2, 2025 meetings. The board finalized the inclusion of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) warrant article for the October 28 Special Town Meeting. Board members were tasked with submitting final comments on zoning Articles 2, 4, 5, and 6 before the next meeting.

• Approved August 21 and October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized inclusion of ADU warrant article for Oct 28 Special Town Meeting

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission will discuss project requests including a tolling extension at 24 Lakeside Dr, a Richardson Bridge installation at 4 Sheffield Rd, and an extension request for Catamount Jack’s Pond (#153-0216). The commission will also consider a determination question for 58 Sheffield Rd and hear about grant opportunities for the Karner Ridge Tract. An administrative item includes the approval of the OSRP Action Plan extension. The meeting will also cover the annual report and updates on the shared conservation agent.

• Tolling extension of the OOC at 24 Lakeside Dr (Al Thorp)
• Richardson Bridge installation at 4 Sheffield Rd
• Extension request for Catamount Jack’s Pond OOC (#153-0216) (Brett Kamienski)
• Determination question for 58 Sheffield Rd (Connie Walker, Berkshire Engineering)
• OSRP Action Plan extension approved

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee will discuss and make a decision on a storage container. It will also review the SBEMS Task Force Survey. The meeting includes standard procedural items and sets the next meeting for October 28, 2025.

• Storage container discussion and decision
• SBEMS Task Force Survey review
• Call meeting to order (procedural)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Oct 28, 2025

Water Commission

The Egremont Water Commission will act on the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive updates on weekend coverage, past‑due water user accounts and possible shut‑off notices, and the status of several grants. The agenda also includes follow‑up items such as a driveway to the pump station, culvert repairs, plant issues, and a water line replacement on Mount Washington Road. The meeting will conclude with a tentative date for the next session.

• Update on past‑due water user accounts and shut‑off notices
• Grant updates: Green Communities Grant, Dam Engineering, USDA WEP, Asset Management Plan application filed 10/1/2025
• Water line replacement on Mount Washington Road
• Driveway to pump station repair
• Culvert upgrades in local brook

The commission accepted the September 10 meeting minutes with minor edits. No substantive approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting focused on updates to outstanding water accounts, grant activities, and upcoming follow‑ups.

• Accepted September 10 minutes (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a Special Permit application. The board is considering a request from Buttonball LLC to operate food services at 17 Main Street.

• Special Permit application by Buttonball LLC for a food trailer and pizza truck at 17 Main Street

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review draft General Bylaws regarding noise, short-term rentals, and the Community Preservation Act Committee. The agenda also includes a review of the October 28 Special Town Meeting warrant and a time capsule item.

• Review Draft General Bylaws: Noise, Short-term Rental, Community Preservation Act Committee
• Review October 28 Special Town Meeting warrant
• Time Capsule item
• Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025

The Select Board unanimously accepted the Noise Bylaw draft, with minor edits, for placement on the Special Town Meeting warrant. The Community Preservation Committee Bylaw was also unanimously approved for the warrant. The Short Term Rental Bylaw will be added to the warrant, passing with a 2‑1 vote (Lucinda Vermeulen and Mary Brazie yea; Laura Allen nae).

• Noise Bylaw placed on warrant (unanimous)
• Community Preservation Committee Bylaw placed on warrant (unanimous)
• Short Term Rental Bylaw placed on warrant (2-1)

Green Committee

The Egremont Green Committee will discuss updates and tasks for the October 11 "Get Rid of Your Stuff" multi‑material collection event. It will also review a food‑waste reduction article for the October newsletter and plan the organization of food‑waste websites and apps. Additional items include a Girl Scouts inquiry about composting and potential promotion of the Too Good To Go app and Greenware compostable containers.

• Update and tasks for the October 11 multi‑material collection event (Get Rid of Your Stuff)
• Food waste reduction article by Bonnie’s Berkshire Edge to appear in the October newsletter
• Sharon to review and organize food‑waste websites and apps
• Great Barrington Girl Scouts inquire about composting options
• Discussion of promoting the Too Good To Go food app and Greenware compostable containers

The Green Committee unanimously approved the September 18, 2025 minutes. The next meeting was scheduled for November 4, 2025 with November 5 as an alternate date. Members also organized an October 11 collection event and assigned related tasks.

• Approved 9/18/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Nov 4, 2025 (alternate Nov 5)

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will review consolidated comments and annotated changes submitted on September 29, 2025, and make policy decisions regarding the draft zoning from August 15, 2025. Additional agenda items include reviewing Village District boundaries, an ADU warrant article, a workforce housing development behind Town Hall, and the R. Allen Ox Bow development project. The meeting will also provide updates on seasonal community designation and a short‑term rental bylaw draft.

• Discussion with Emily Innes on consolidated comments and policy decisions for the 8/15/2025 draft zoning
• Review of Village District boundaries
• ADU warrant article for October 28 STM
• CDC of SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall
• R. Allen Ox Bow development project

The Board approved a $250 payment to Randall Arendt for workshop travel expenses, with a 4‑0 vote. The Board deferred approval of the meeting minutes to the next meeting. The agenda was reordered to start with the zoning discussion, and future items on the South Egremont Village boundary and event‑use updates were scheduled for later discussion.

• Approved $250 travel reimbursement to Randall Arendt (4‑0)
• Deferred approval of meeting minutes to next meeting (no vote)
• Reordered agenda to begin with zoning discussion (procedural)
• Added future agenda item to consider South Egremont Village boundary extension (planned)
• Set next Planning Board meeting for Oct 9, 2025 at 10 AM (scheduled)
• Scheduled informational session on short‑term rentals for Oct 21, 2025 (scheduled)

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Executive Committee will approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting and the August 27–September 18, 2025 expenditures report. It will consider grant applications to the Williamstown Community Chest and the MOSAIC RIZE Municipal Matching Grant Program, and an updated continuation of medical benefits after retirement policy. The committee will also discuss the resignation of Treasurer John Duval, the Executive Director’s retirement notice, and topics for the next commission meeting.

• Vote to approve the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting of Sept. 4, 2025
• Vote to approve the August 27–Sept 18, 2025 expenditures report
• Vote to approve grant applications to the Williamstown Community Chest and MOSAIC RIZE Municipal Matching Grant Program
• Vote to approve BRPC’s updated continuation of medical benefits after retirement policy
• Vote to approve the Executive Director’s FY 25 performance review and FY 26 salary adjustment

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health will adopt the minutes from its September 19, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on the landfill monitoring wells project and review the CoVid/Flu Alliance Clinic. The board will discuss a recent police report concerning Delacy/10 Prospect Lake Road and recent field work on construction and sewer repairs. A septic plan review and any other urgent business will also be considered.

• Adopt minutes of the September 19, 2025 meeting
• Landfill monitoring wells – project update
• CoVid/Flu Alliance Clinic – review
• Delacy/10 Prospect Lake Road – recent police report
• Recent field work: new construction at Perc/19 Mill Road, Title 5/20 Sheffield Road, Title 5/91 Undermountain Road sewer line repair

The board adopted the September 19 minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It agreed to conduct a health inspection at 10 Prospect Lake Rd on October 20 at 3:00 pm. The board asked Director Haas to obtain revised septic upgrade plans for 58 Sheffield Road that show wetland locations. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted September 19 minutes (2-0 vote)
• Scheduled health inspection of 10 Prospect Lake Rd for Oct 20
• Requested revised septic upgrade plans for 58 Sheffield Road showing wetlands

Egremont250

The Egremont250 Committee will consider approval of the September 18 meeting minutes. It will discuss the ongoing time capsule assembly as old business. The agenda also allows for any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of September 18 meeting minutes
• Discussion of time capsule assembly
• Any other business as necessary

Select Board

The board will review the Fire Chief contract and draft general bylaws, and consider appointing Jana Lalz to the Historical Commission. It will also discuss updates to job descriptions for the transfer station attendant and on‑call fire department personnel. Grant updates and project status reports will be presented.

• Fire Chief Contract
• Review Draft General Bylaws (Nolse, Short‑term Rental, Community Preservation Act Committee)
• Interview Jana Lalz and possible appointment to Historical Commission
• Transfer Station Attendant updated job description
• On‑call Fire Department Personnel member job description

The Select Board accepted the Transfer Station attendant job description with edits and agreed to proceed with the Mt. Washington recycling‑center agreement pending Highway Superintendent Jim Noe’s approval. It also accepted the edited contract with Fire Chief Joe Schneider and removed the existing letter from Hy’s Fried file, drafting a new one while rejecting the inclusion of a police incident report. Several items—including the Historical Commission appointment, on‑call fire personnel description, and short‑term rental bylaws—were postponed to the October 7 meeting.

• Approved Transfer Station attendant job description with edits
• Agreed to proceed with Mt. Washington recycling agreement pending superintendent approval
• Accepted edited contract with Fire Chief Joe Schneider
• Removed current letter from Hy’s Fried file and will draft a new one
• Decided not to include police incident report in Hy’s Fried file
• Postponed interview/appointment of Jana Laiz to Historical Commission
• Postponed on‑call Fire Department personnel job description
• Set October 7, 2025 meeting to finalize CPC, noise, and short‑term rental bylaws

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to review the policy manual. This review aims to align policies released by MASC with changes in Massachusetts Commonwealth Law.

• Review of MASC policy manual regarding Massachusetts Commonwealth Law changes

Southern Berkshire EMS Task Force

The Southern Berkshire EMS Task Force will meet remotely via Zoom on September 29, 2025. The agenda includes approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes, review of GIS maps, interview themes, a governance structure/model review, an update from the Communications Working Group, a fall outreach plan, and discussion of a request for information from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The meeting also provides citizen speak time and sets the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes – June 2, 2025
• Review of GIS maps
• Governance structure/model review
• Update from Communications Working Group
• Discussion of RFI from EOHHS

The board voted to approve the April 4, 2025 Southern Berkshire EMS Partners meeting minutes. The motion was moved by Chief Ryan Brown, seconded by a Southern Berkshire Ambulance representative, and passed with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken and no next meeting date was set.

• Approved April 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to discuss the formation of a Superintendent Search Committee and the reorganization of the Ad Hoc Handbook Review Committee. The body will also vote on Unit A salary schedule lateral movements and the acceptance of grants and gifts.

• Formation of Ad Hoc Superintendent Search Committee
• Vote to approve lateral movements on the Unit A Salary Schedule effective September 1, 2025
• Reorganization of Ad Hoc Handbook Review Committee
• Vote to accept grants and gifts
• Executive session regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint from Marie Kamens

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on tree removal requests for 27 White’s Hill Rd. and 48 Lakeside Dr., and on invasive‑species management at 249 Egremont Plan Rd. The meeting also includes a site‑visit report for 54 Prospect Lake Rd., updates on the newsletter, annual report, monthly financial report, and an extension of the OSRP action plan to ten years. Additional items include a communications update and other matters that may arise.

• Public hearing: tree removal request – 27 White’s Hill Rd.
• Public hearing: invasive‑species management – 249 Egremont Plan Rd.
• Public hearing: tree removal request – 48 Lakeside Dr.
• Site‑visit report – 54 Prospect Lake Rd.
• OSRP action‑plan extension to 10 years (update)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss zoning revisions and a proposed warrant article regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) changes. The board is reviewing a schedule for the December 9 Special Town Meeting.

• Proposed warrant article on ADU change
• Zoning revisions and schedule for Dec. 9 STM
• CDC of SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall
• R. Allen Ox Bow development project
• Short-term rental (STR) general bylaw draft

The Planning Board adopted three sets of previously recorded minutes and approved a warrant article to amend Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations for the Oct. 28 Special Town Meeting. It also adopted a plan to alternate minute‑drafting duties using AI tools and chose a verbal and document‑based presentation format for the Special Town Meeting instead of a slide deck.

• Adopted three sets of minutes (April 9, July 3, August 7) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes management plan to alternate drafting duties and use AI tools (unanimous)
• Approved warrant article on ADU changes for Special Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Decided on verbal and document‑based presentation for Special Town Meeting (unanimous)

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The board will go through a checklist used to evaluate a Facebook page for clarity of organization identity, contact information, mission statement, public‑comment policy, update frequency, disclaimer, and response procedures. The meeting also includes a brief social‑media training session from September 2012. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Assess whether the page clearly shows the organization it belongs to
• Verify presence of contact info, website link, logo, and agency overview
• Check for a mission statement and public‑comment‑policy notice
• Confirm update frequency, disclaimer about emergency calls, and messaging response details
• Review the page’s visual elements, vanity URL eligibility, and location identifiers

Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee will approve the July 2025 meeting minutes, receive the treasurer's report, review several old‑business items such as grants and EMS updates, and consider a new MEMA Emergency Operations Center tabletop exercise. The meeting also announces upcoming training events for first responders.

• Approve July 2025 minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Old business items: grants, EMS Service Zone Plan update, EMS Task Force report, regional shelter, Butternut Fire after‑action, MEMA training, Code Red, measles preparedness, SBREPC social media policy update
• New business: MEMA EOC tabletop exercise
• Upcoming trainings: Mental Health First Aid for First Responders – Oct 7, Greenfield; Crisis Intervention Team Training – Sep 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 at South Deerfield Fire Department

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss updates to the noise bylaw and provide a project update on landfill monitoring wells. The meeting includes reviews of septic plans and recent field work for several local properties.

• Noise bylaw updates from the September 16 Selectboard meeting
• Landfill monitoring wells project update
• Food permit staff change for The Barn
• Septic plan review for 66 Main Street
• Field work reviews for 19 Mill Road, 91 Undermountain, 113 Egremont Plain Road, 64 Sheffield Road, 84A Undermountain Road, and 68 Creamery Rd

The Board adopted the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It granted four local upgrade approvals for the septic system at 66 Main Street, each approved 2‑0. The Board also approved funding for up to two people to attend the BCBOHA Fall event on October 30.

• Adopted September 4, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved two‑foot reduction to estimated seasonal high groundwater at 66 Main St (2‑0)
• Approved 8‑4″ setback to property line from soil absorption system at 66 Main St (2‑0)
• Approved 7′ setback from pump chamber to building foundation at 66 Main St (2‑0)
• Approved two‑bedroom deed restriction for home at 66 Main St (2‑0)
• Approved funding for attendance of up to two people at the Oct 30 BCBOHA Fall event

Egremont Fire Department

The Berkshire Regional Emergency Communications Center Fire Advisory Board will meet to discuss standardizing practices across member communities and receive updates from the center, including comments from the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator.

• Discussion of standardizing term and standards across RECC communities
• Receive updates from Berkshire County Regional Emergency Communications Center
• Comments from the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC)
• Meeting location: Cheshire Fire Station, 27 South Street, Cheshire MA 01225

Egremont250

The Egremont250 Committee is meeting to resolve outstanding tasks and review preparations. The body will discuss parking assistance, vendor updates, and volunteer assignments.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Review of parking assistance
• Vendor updates
• Volunteer assignments

The council unanimously approved the July meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent at 3:30 pm)

Green Committee

The Egremont Green Committee will consider new associate membership approvals and a membership change. It will review the October 11 multi‑material collection event and discuss promoting food‑waste reduction tools such as the Too Good To Go app. The committee will also receive a sustainability report and plan future discussion topics.

• Sue Fine approved as Associate Membership (Select Board approval on Sep 2)
• Robin Goldberg switching to Associate Membership
• Update on October 11 multi‑material collection event "Get Rid of Your Stuff"
• Volunteer needed to write food‑waste article for Berkshire Edge
• Discussion of promoting the Too Good To Go food app in Egremont

The Green Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The Selectboard approved Sue Fine as an associate member and changed Robin Goldberg’s membership from full to associate. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved August 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sue Fine as associate member (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved Robin Goldberg membership change to associate (no vote tally recorded)

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will meet virtually on September 18, 2025. The agenda includes a vote to approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting, a presentation on the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law and resources, a presentation of the Home Modification Loan Program for older adults and people with disabilities, and open discussion items. No formal actions on these presentations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Vote to approve minutes of the July 17, 2025 Full Commission meeting
• Presentation on the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law and regulations by EOHLC ADU Coordinator Claire Morehouse
• Presentation of the Home Modification Loan Program (no‑interest loans for older adults and individuals with disabilities)
• Presentation & discussion of Executive Committee actions taken on August 7 and September 4, 2025
• Open discussion by commission members on current items of interest in their towns

Select Board

The Select Board will interview Glen Gallagher for a Call Fire Department Member appointment and discuss the Fire Chief contract. The board also plans to review a noise bylaw draft and the October 28 Special Town Meeting articles.

• Interview Glen Gallagher for Call Fire Department Member
• Review draft Noise Bylaw
• Review October 28 Special Town Meeting articles
• Green Committee appointee Robin Goldberg reappointment
• Appointments: Inspector of Animals; Historical Commission

The Select Board accepted the minutes from the September 2 and September 9 meetings with minor edits. The Board voted unanimously to change Robin Goldberg’s status to an associate member of the Green Committee, giving her a non‑voting, non‑quorum role. No other actions were approved; several grant and staffing items were discussed for future consideration.

• Accepted minutes of September 2, 2025 and September 9, 2025 (minor edits)
• Appointed Robin Goldberg as associate member of the Green Committee (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 15 to discuss proposed amendments to the town's zoning bylaws. The agenda includes topics such as affordable housing, historic conversion, multi-unit development, and changes to dimensional standards.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning bylaw amendments
• Discussion of affordable housing and multi-unit development
• Review of dimensional standards and definitions
• Changes to Table of Use Regulations
• §5.2.3 ADU Revised Text

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will discuss updates on several development projects, including the CDC of SB workforce housing behind Town Hall and the R. Allen Ox Bow project. The board will also review a draft STR general bylaw and provide a seasonal community designation update. In addition, members will prepare for a public hearing scheduled for September 15 and welcome a new board member.

• Preparation for September 15 public hearing on CDC of SB workforce housing development behind Town Hall
• Discussion of R. Allen Ox Bow development project
• Seasonal Community Designation update
• Review of STR general bylaw (Municipal Trust draft)
• Reorganization of the Board and welcome of new member Donna Bersch

The Board unanimously approved a new slate of officers, naming Mary McGurn as Chair, John Lanterman as Vice Chair, and Stephen Lyle as Secretary. The Board also unanimously approved the Form A subdivision application for the Perkins property. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved new officer slate (Chair: Mary McGurn, Vice Chair: John Lanterman, Secretary: Stephen Lyle) – unanimous
• Approved Form A subdivision for Perkins property – unanimous

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission will hear a Resource Development Agreement request from Karen Lyness regarding tree removal at 48 Lakeside Drive. The commission will also review a FEMA flood map report and discuss invasive‑species removal at 16 Mill Road. Additional items include weed removal at Prospect Lake and updates on the shared conservation agent program.

• RDA from Karen Lyness, 48 Lakeside Dr. – tree removal request (public hearing)
• FEMA Flood Map Review report
• Bridge McCracken – invasive species removal at 16 Mill Rd.
• Prospect Lake weed removal
• Shared Conservation Agent update

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will discuss the current progress on draft zoning and draft rural design guidelines with Randell Arendt. They will also finalize details for the evening’s Rural Small Town Planning Workshop. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Discussion on draft zoning progress
• Discussion on draft rural design guidelines
• Finalize details for Rural Small Town Planning Workshop

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board will hold an evening workshop featuring Randall Arendt, a planning expert. He will present on the town's upcoming zoning opportunities and how they can support new, affordable housing while preserving the rural character. A question‑and‑answer period will follow the presentation. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation by Randall Arendt on upcoming zoning opportunities and affordable housing
• Public Q&A session after the presentation

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Southern Berkshire Regional School Committee will consider a motion to enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. It will also approve the previous meeting minutes, review warrants, accept grants and gifts, and consider budget transfers. A vote is required on the Student and Families Handbook. Subcommittee reports on finance, policy, personnel, and other areas will be presented.

• Motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) and (3))
• Approval of previous School Committee minutes
• Vote to accept grants and gifts
• Budget transfers
• Student and Families Handbook – vote required

Water Commission

The Water Commission will discuss updates on past‑due water user accounts and shut‑off notices, provide status on several grant programs, and review infrastructure items including the driveway to the pump station, culvert repairs, and the water line replacement on Mount Washington Road. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Update on past‑due water user accounts and shut‑off notices
• Grant updates: Dam Engineering, USDA WEP, Asset Management Plan, Municipal Assistance FY 26, Statewide Water Management Act
• Driveway to pump station repair
• Culverts in brook upgrade/repair
• Water line replacement on Mount Washington Road

The commission accepted the August 6 minutes with minor edits. A discussion about adjusting staff schedules was tabled pending further review. The commission decided to issue a water shut‑off notice to the property with the outstanding account in Great Barrington. Commissioners also signed a commitment for 924,517 gallons of water and bills totaling $31,709 for the month.

• Accepted August 6 minutes with minor edits
• Tabled further discussion on staff schedule pending review
• Issued water shut‑off notice for outstanding Great Barrington account
• Signed commitment for 924,517 gallons and $31,709 in bills

Select Board

The joint meeting of the Select Board and Planning Board will consider appointing a member to fill a vacancy on the Planning Board. The boards will also discuss the upcoming Special Town Meeting and the zoning articles that will be on its agenda. No other items are listed.

• Appointment to fill vacancy on Planning Board
• Discussion of upcoming Special Town Meeting and zoning articles

The Select Board appointed Donna Berch‑Gordon to fill the Planning Board vacancy, with the term set to run until the May 2026 election. The board discussed the October 28 special town meeting agenda and considered adding another meeting, but no decision was made; the Planning Board will report back before the September 16 meeting. Member Mary Brazie proposed a second special town meeting in December, to be finalized at the next Select Board meeting.

• Appointed Donna Berch‑Gordon to Planning Board vacancy (term until May 2026 election)

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

The Community Relations and Public Schools Advocacy Subcommittee is meeting to plan articles for the October newsletter. Discussion will include summer updates, alumni spotlights, and an introduction for Brian Ricca.

• Planning of October newsletter articles
• Review of missed summer edition content
• Introduction of Brian Ricca to the community

Board of Health

The board adopted the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It approved carrying over any food permits issued this year into 2026. The board approved the revised draft noise bylaw (August 22, 2025 version) and will forward it to the Select Board for final review, placing it on the warrant for the October Special Town Meeting.

• Adopted August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 2‑0)
• Approved carry‑over of food permits issued in 2025 into 2026
• Approved revised noise bylaw draft; to be sent to Select Board for final review

Select Board

The board accepted the August 19 minutes with minor edits. Daniel Reed was unanimously appointed as the primary Transfer Station attendant and John Bazonski as the alternate attendant, both effective immediately. Susan Fine was unanimously appointed as an associate member of the Green Committee. The resignations of Nancy Crawford (COA Van driver) and Jared Kelly (Planning Board) were accepted.

• Accepted August 19 minutes with minor edits
• Appointed Daniel Reed as primary Transfer Station attendant (unanimous)
• Appointed John Bazonski as alternate Transfer Station attendant (unanimous)
• Accepted Nancy Crawford’s resignation as COA Van driver (unanimous)
• Accepted Jared Kelly’s resignation from Planning Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Fine as associate member of the Green Committee (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board did not approve, deny, or table any proposals. It confirmed that recordings and materials from the August 25 public meeting are now posted online and reminded that the public comment period for the zoning draft remains open until September 16. The board also reported that the Municipal Housing Trust has secured private funds for the workforce housing project and assigned several follow‑up tasks.

Conservation Commission

The commission met on August 28, 2025 with five members present. No public hearings or project items were considered. Only updates were given on the RDA action plan extension and the shared conservation agent. The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

Planning Board

The Planning Board and consultant Emily Innes will present and discuss draft zoning and design guidelines. These items are part of the second phase of zoning revisions. Public comments will be accepted until September 18, 2025.

• Presentation of draft zoning guidelines
• Presentation of draft design guidelines

Planning Board

The board reviewed the Form A application submitted by Mike Parson for Motes and confirmed it met technical requirements. Members discussed a possible future issue with a shared driveway and agreed the applicant will consult an attorney. The board voted to approve the Form A, with the motion passing unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Form A application for Motes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review food inspections and discuss potential revisions to the noise bylaw and short-term rental bylaw. The meeting also includes reports on recent field work regarding septic and perc tests.

• Possible revisions to the noise bylaw draft from the Select Board
• BOH input on Title 5 references for the Short Term Rental Bylaw
• Food inspections for Greenagers and private kitchens
• Field work report for 53 Whites Hill Road (Title 5)
• Field work report for 9 Baldwin Hill East (New Construction Perc) and 60 Main Street (Installation Inspection)

Planning Board

Chair Jared Kelly announced his resignation and will submit a formal resignation letter. The board allocated $250 for a workshop with Randall Arendt and appointed Vice Chair Mary McGurn as acting chair. It clarified that the vacancy will be filled by a joint vote with the Select Board, tentatively on September 2, 2025, and approved public outreach FAQs for residents.

• Chair Jared Kelly announced resignation
• Board allocated $250 for workshop expenses
• Vice Chair Mary McGurn appointed acting chair
• Board agreed to hold evening and in‑person sessions
• Vacancy to be filled by joint Select Board vote (target Sep 2 2025)
• Public outreach "document drop" of seven FAQs presented
• Jared Kelly tasked to submit resignation letter to Town Clerk and Select Board
• John Lanterman and Stephen Lyle tasked to coordinate workshop details with Randall Arendt

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application by Buttonball Barn LLC, DBA The Barn. The board is reviewing a request to transfer an all alcohol license from Egremont Village Inn LLC.

• Public hearing for Buttonball Barn LLC (DBA The Barn) at 17 Main Street regarding an all alcohol license transfer from Egremont Village Inn LLC

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a hearing on a liquor license transfer and interview candidates for several town positions. The board is scheduled to vote on awarding bonds and contracts for the library roof and transfer station upgrades.

• Liquor license transfer hearing for Buttonball Barn LLC
• Vote to award and execute Bonds
• Bid award for library roof and repairs
• Upgrades at Transfer Station and Recycling center by Jim Noe
• Special one-day liquor license for September 20 Town 250th Birthday Celebration to Higher Bar, LLC

The board approved the sale of the $3,505,000 General Obligation municipal bonds to Robert W. Baird & Co. at a price of $3,777,593, including interest rates and redemption terms. It also approved the transfer of a liquor license to Buttonball Barn LLC and appointed several new staff members. Additional items such as the library roof repair contract and a special one‑day liquor license were awarded. Several discussions, including the fire chief contract and highway station upgrades, were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved sale of $3,505,000 municipal bonds to Robert W. Baird & Co. (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor license to Buttonball Barn LLC, manager Douglas Grabe
• Unanimously appointed Trevor Hoff as full‑time Firefighter/EMT ($28.74/hr)
• Unanimously appointed Andrew Gennari as Seasonal Highway worker ($26.05/hr)
• Unanimously appointed Officer Hans Carlson as Police Sergeant ($39.18/hr)
• Unanimously appointed Mark Thomen as part‑time Council on Aging van driver ($20.50/hr)
• Awarded Larochelle Construction Inc. library roof repair contract ($15,600 bid)
• Issued one‑day special liquor license to Higher Bar LLC for Sep 20 town celebration

Green Committee

The Green Committee will meet to discuss food waste initiatives and potential contributions to the Egremont 250th Birthday Time Capsule. The body will also consider an associate membership application for Sue Fine.

• Associate membership application for Sue Fine
• Discussion on promoting the Too Good To Go Food app
• Discussion on Greenware compostable food containers
• Update on the October 11th multi-material collection event
• Update on Tip a Day in August

The Green Committee unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to include three “Tips per Day” documents in the 250th birthday time capsule and to deliver the donation to Lucinda before the September 20 celebration. The next committee meeting was scheduled for September 18 at 4:30 p.m.

• Approved July 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to include three Tips per Day documents in the time capsule; donation to be given to Lucinda by Sep 20
• Set next meeting date for Sep 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted a motion to withdraw the application for a garage and pool at 264 Egremont Plain Road. The withdrawal was made without prejudice, allowing the applicant to resubmit a revised plan later. No other substantive actions were decided; the meeting included status updates on the 4 Sheffield Rd. bridge replacement and other communications.

• Motion to withdraw 264 Egremont Plain Rd. garage and pool application without prejudice

Planning Board

The Planning Board heard a progress update on the Rural Design Guidelines and a preliminary concept for a four‑unit development on Oxbow Road. Members asked for additional site diagrams, parking guidance, and visual comparisons, and discussed possible waiver or Chapter 40B routes. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from the July 24 meeting (2‑0). It approved a cooling assistance program application (2‑0). The food permit for The Barn was changed to allow Monday service. The noise bylaw draft was updated with new decibel limits and a firearms category, then sent to the Select Board and placed on the October 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant. The Board chose not to issue a PSA on recent wildfire‑related air quality alerts.

• Adopted July 24, 2025 minutes (2‑0 vote)
• Approved cooling assistance program application (2‑0 vote)
• Changed The Barn food permit to add Monday service
• Revised noise bylaw (new decibel chart, firearms category, 45 dB night limit) and forwarded to Select Board; placed on Oct 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
• Decided against issuing a public service announcement on air quality

Water Commission

The commission accepted the minutes from the July 9 meeting. Commissioners signed a commitment for 983,600 gallons of water for the month. Bills totaling $33,111.50 will be issued to customers.

• Accepted July 9 meeting minutes
• Signed commitment for 983,600 gallons of water
• Authorized issuance of $33,111.50 in water bills

Egremont Historical Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes. It approved the MACRIS list and will mail letters. The demolition‑delay item was scheduled for the September agenda. A flyer/table for the 250th anniversary party will be prepared and the next meeting set for Sept 8 at 9 a.m.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved MACRIS list and will send letters
• Scheduled demolition‑delay discussion for September meeting
• Planned flyer/table for 250th anniversary party
• Set next meeting for Monday September 8, 9 am

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the amended order conditions for the Mt. Washington Road reconstruction, incorporating changes to special and standard conditions such as planting plans, invasive species removal, and storm‑water management measures. The approval was recorded at 6:35 pm. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved amended order conditions for Mt. Washington Rd reconstruction (6:35 pm)

Select Board

The board accepted the July 8 minutes with minor edits. It tabled the discussion with SBRSD and the Mount Washington Road reconstruction orders of taking until the August 5 meeting. The town will continue to retain Shannon Poulin as a part‑time Administrative Assistant to the Conservation Commission. Police will handle parking issues at French Park courts and the Highway Superintendent will inspect the Route 71/Prospect Lake Road intersection.

• Accepted July 8 minutes (minor edits)
• Tabled SBRSD discussion until Aug 5, 2025
• Tabled Mount Washington Road reconstruction orders of taking until Aug 5, 2025
• Retained Shannon Poulin as part‑time Administrative Assistant
• Stopped Select Board discussion of French Park parking; police to patrol
• Directed Highway Superintendent Jim Noe to check site line and trim vegetation at Route 71/Prospect Lake Road
• Set next Select Board meeting for Aug 5, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 3‑0 to approve STT Limited Liability Company’s application for a four‑lot subdivision at Jug End Road and Route 23. The Board also set October 28, 2025 as the target date for the Special Town Meeting, with a backup date in early February 2026. Several agenda items, including the Ox Bow Development presentation and the minutes review, were postponed to the next meeting. The Board agreed to revisit Village District boundaries after a citizen’s comment.

• Approved STT Limited Liability Company four‑lot subdivision (unanimous 3‑0)
• Established Special Town Meeting target date of Oct 28 2025, backup early Feb 2026
• Postponed Ox Bow Development Project presentation to next meeting
• Postponed review and approval of minutes to next meeting
• Noted no update on Demo Delay Bylaw (no decision made)
• Noted no update on Catamount subdivision plans (no decision made)
• Agreed to revisit Village District boundaries with consultants
• Board members to sign STT Limited Liability Company Mylar at Select Board office

Egremont250

The board unanimously approved the motion to begin the meeting and the June 2025 meeting minutes. The remainder of the session involved discussion of tasks for the Egremont 250th Celebration, such as the time capsule, flyers, tent layout, and vendor list, but no formal actions were decided. The board adjourned the meeting unanimously and scheduled the next meeting for August 13 at 2 PM.

• Approved motion to begin meeting (unanimous consent)
• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Select Board

The Select Board approved a $3.6 million bond issue to fund a fire truck, road improvements, and water department refinancing. Williams Paving LLC was awarded the Blunt Road paving contract with a bid of $269,410.76. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $3.6M bond issue for fire truck, road improvements, and water refinancing
• Awarded Blunt Road paving contract to Williams Paving LLC ($269,410.76)

Green Committee

The committee unanimously approved the June 23 minutes and later unanimously adjourned the July 15 meeting. Members set the next meeting for August 19 (with August 20 as a backup) and agreed to promote a food‑waste film screening and the "Get Rid of Your Stuff" collection event. They also approved distribution of 31 food‑waste tips via NeighborNet in August and tasked Juliette with writing to the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission about the plastic‑reduction initiative.

• Approved June 23 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:39 PM (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 19, 2025 (backup August 20)
• Agreed to promote food‑waste film event through town channels
• Approved distribution of 31 food‑waste tips via NeighborNet in August
• Confirmed "Get Rid of Your Stuff" multi‑material collection event for Oct 11
• Tasked Juliette to write to Jaymie Zapata and Jazu Stine confirming interest in the BRPC plastic‑reduction initiative

French Park Dog Park Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 27 meeting. They agreed to continue the gratuity payment to Joe Schneider and to install a "DOG WASTE ONLY! PLEASE USE BOTH RECEPTACLES!" sign and a donation‑request sign at the park entrances. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting
• Agreed to keep the gratuity payment to Joe Schneider
• Agreed to add a "DOG WASTE ONLY! PLEASE USE BOTH RECEPTACLES!" sign
• Agreed to add a donation‑request sign at the park entry gates

Board of Health

The Board adopted the June 26, 2025 minutes (3-0). It approved a finance‑committee request to cover a $5.85 deficit in the Board of Health expense account using the town’s Reserve Account. The Board also approved two‑foot reductions to estimated seasonal high groundwater for septic upgrades at 33 McGee Road and 60 Main Street (both 3-0). A camp permit for the 2025 summer season was issued for Catamount Camp.

• Adopted June 26, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $5.85 deficit funding from town Reserve Account
• Approved two‑foot groundwater reduction for 33 McGee Road septic plan (3-0)
• Approved two‑foot groundwater reduction for 60 Main Street septic plan (3-0)
• Issued 2025 summer camp permit for Catamount Camp

Conservation Commission

The commission approved three project requests: tree removal at 47 White’s Hill Rd., invasive phragmites removal at 16 Mill Rd., and the release of the escrow fund to Brett DeRocker for the 76 Prospect Lake Rd. enforcement order. The garage and pool proposal at 264 Egremont Plain Rd. was deferred to the next meeting. The board also assigned a subcommittee to develop a 10‑year extension plan for the Open Space and Recreation Program, due December 2025.

• Approved tree removal (3 trees) at 47 White’s Hill Rd. (negative 2)
• Deferred garage and pool project at 264 Egremont Plain Rd. to next meeting
• Approved invasive phragmites removal at 16 Mill Rd. with site‑visit conditions (negative 2)
• Approved release of escrow fund to Brett DeRocker for 76 Prospect Lake Rd. enforcement order
• Assigned subcommittee (Bill Tynan, Chris Baral, Jeff Nathan) to draft 10‑year OSRP extension timeline (due Dec 2025)

Water Commission

The commission accepted the June 6 minutes with minor edits. They signed a commitment for 808,883 gallons of water for the month and approved bills totaling $29,681.58 to be issued. The next commission meeting was scheduled for August 6, 2025 at 9:30 am.

• Accepted June 6 minutes (minor edits)
• Signed commitment for 808,883 gallons for the month
• Approved issuance of bills totaling $29,681.58
• Scheduled next meeting for August 6, 2025 at 9:30 am

Select Board

The board held a closed session to address complaints against Officer Lauren Nelson. After discussion, the board, the police chief, labor counsel, and personnel director agreed to a three‑day unpaid suspension with required retraining. The board noted the chief's suggestion that attending the Full Time Police Academy will be considered further. The District Attorney’s office placed Officer Nelson on the Brady List.

• Three‑day unpaid suspension for Officer Lauren Nelson with retraining

Select Board

The board unanimously reappointed Jen Brown to the Agricultural Commission and four members to the French Park Dog Park committee. It approved a flexible schedule for Peg McDonough, allowing up to 25 hours per week while keeping her current benefits. The board also tabled the Town Historian position, updated pickleball sign‑up forms, and set next steps for a $3.6 M bond review and cemetery maintenance.

• Reappointed Jen Brown to the Agricultural Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ronnie Sacco, Caleb Chao, Kate Sonntag, and Kyle Smith to the French Park Dog Park committee (unanimous)
• Tabled the Town Historian position until the July 22 meeting
• Approved flexible work schedule for Peg McDonough up to 25 hours/week with existing benefits
• Agreed to update pickleball sign‑up forms and not adopt a mobile app at this time
• Decided to explore short‑term note and $3.6 M bond options; rating call set for July 28
• Agreed to discuss cemetery brush‑clearing and maintenance ideas at the Cemetery Commission meeting on July 11
• Scheduled bond discussion meeting for July 16 and next Select Board meeting for July 22

Planning Board

The board reviewed the draft zoning, emphasizing the need for visual aids and clearer district distinctions. Members debated whether to keep the October 28, 2025 special town meeting date or postpone to spring, weighing grant deadlines against public‑engagement time. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Select Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 27 and June 10, 2025 meetings. It hired Zachary Cochrane as the town's full‑time firefighter/EMT starting FY26. The board appointed Jane Marcus as an associate member of the Green Committee and accepted Kyle Bartlett’s resignation from the School Committee.

• Approved minutes of May 27 and June 10, 2025 meetings
• Hired Zachary Cochrane as full‑time firefighter/EMT (effective FY26)
• Appointed Jane Marcus as associate member of the Green Committee
• Accepted resignation of Kyle Bartlett from the School Committee

Green Committee

The Green Committee voted unanimously to accept the May 12, 2025 minutes. It decided not to pursue an electronics and medical‑supply collection program with Clutec Recycling Technologies, Inc. The committee named the October 11, 2025 material‑collection event “Get Rid of Your Stuff,” opened it to Alford and Mt Washington residents, and noted a $500 donation from NBT Bank covering half the ProShred truck costs. The next meeting was set for July 15, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

• Accepted May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Declined electronics and medical supply collection program with Clutec Recycling Technologies, Inc.
• Named October 11, 2025 event “Get Rid of Your Stuff” and opened to Alford and Mt Washington residents
• Recorded $500 donation from NBT Bank covering 50% of ProShred truck costs
• Set next meeting for July 15, 2025 at 4:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 5:52 pm (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Board

The board voted unanimously to endorse Form A for the Granger family property conveyance. It also approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Form A conveyance of Granger property (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Egremont250

The Egremont 250th Celebration Committee unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. It decided the time capsule will be buried in the TownHill Road Cemetery after the committee curates its contents. The next meeting was scheduled for July 16, 2025 at 3 PM in French Park, with a Save‑the‑Date set for August 13, 2025 at the same location. Advertiser sheets were inserted into the already‑published souvenir booklet and scavenger‑hunt stickers were created and placed.

• Approve April minutes (unanimous)
• Decide to bury time capsule in TownHill Road Cemetery after curation
• Schedule next meeting for July 16, 2025 at 3 PM in French Park
• Set Save‑the‑Date for August 13, 2025 at 3 PM in French Park
• Insert new advertiser sheets into already published souvenir booklets (completed)
• Create and place stickers of participating businesses on Scavenger Hunt map (completed)
• Plan to contact James Warwich to organize day‑event program
• Organize a team of celebration volunteers (planned)

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health adopted the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting with one correction, voting 3‑0. The board discussed several other items—including a pending lodging permit for the Buttonball Inn, a lifeguard signage policy, and a cooling‑assistance application—but did not make any further approvals or denials.

• Adopted corrected May 22 minutes (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission approved the resource development agreement for the parking area and stone wall at 1 Undermountain Rd, adding a list of special conditions. The approval was recorded with a negative 3 vote. No other substantive actions were decided; remaining agenda items were project updates and communications.

• Approved RDA for 1 Undermountain Rd parking and stone wall project with special conditions (negative 3)

Select Board

The board voted unanimously to dissolve the Housing Committee and to allow Alford residents to drop off mattresses for a $33 fee. It also accepted Charles Miller’s resignation from the Finance Committee, approved an investigation of a town‑employee flagger program, and amended the Blue Rider Stables one‑day special alcohol license to allow all alcohol. Additionally, the board directed the police chief to post open sergeant positions and chose to continue the quarterly printed newsletter.

• Disbanded the Housing Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Alford residents to bring mattresses to town for $33 fee (unanimous)
• Accepted Charles Miller’s resignation from the Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved investigation of a Flagger program with town employees and fire department (unanimous)
• Amended Blue Rider Stables one‑day special alcohol license to all‑alcohol (unanimous)
• Directed Police Chief to post open Sergeant positions (unanimous)
• Agreed to continue the quarterly printed newsletter

Water Commission

The commission accepted the April 2 minutes as presented. Taylor was confirmed as a fully licensed operator and her summer work hours were set to Monday‑Thursday 7 am‑3 pm, with Friday coverage as needed. Commissioners signed a commitment for 619,220 gallons of water and bills totaling $26,584 for the month. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2025.

• Accepted April 2 minutes as presented
• Approved Taylor’s new work schedule (Mon‑Thu 7 am‑3 pm, Friday as needed)
• Signed commitment for 619,220 gallons and $26,584 in bills

Egremont Historical Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May meeting. It also approved a $3,127 expense to print 150 copies of the Egremont history book, using funds from the commission’s budget, with delivery expected in August. The commission discussed the preservation bylaw, the 250th celebration, a possible state grant, cemetery grave‑marker evaluation, a volunteer cleaning corps, Archive Day timing, and MACRIS inclusion, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Approved $3,127 expense for 250th celebration history book printing

Planning Board

The board decided to hold the fourth public workshop on the draft zoning text in July. It noted that the Attorney General’s review of the February 4 zoning bylaw has been extended to July 21. The board affirmed it can act under the new zoning bylaw as long as any decision is conditioned on the AG’s final approval. Members also agreed to draft a short‑term rental bylaw to be presented at the October 28 special town meeting.

• Schedule 4th public zoning workshop for July
• Affirm ability to act under new zoning bylaw conditionally on AG approval
• Commit to draft short‑term rental bylaw for presentation at Oct 28 STM

Select Board

The Egremont Select Board reorganized its leadership, naming Lucinda Vermeulen Chairwoman and Laura Allen Vice‑Chairwoman for three‑year terms. It approved several appointments, special event licenses, a memorial bench, a loan subordination request, two interdepartmental fund transfers, job descriptions, and a $10,000 forest stewardship grant. All actions were recorded as approved without recorded vote tallies.

• Nominated Lucinda Vermeulen as Chairwoman and Laura Allen as Vice‑Chairwoman (3‑year terms)
• Approved special event licenses for Catamount
• Appointed Evan Hardcastle and Judith Goodman to the Housing Trust Board
• Approved memorial bench for Florence Browner and other seniors
• Approved subordination of CDBG mortgage to permit a $55,000 HELOC
• Approved interdepartmental transfers: $3,900 to Water Utilities and $51,722 to New Building and Grounds
• Approved job descriptions for Full‑Time Building & Grounds Worker and Full‑Time Firefighter/EMT
• Approved $10,000 Community Forest Stewardship grant (with $3,000 match)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted to re‑appoint Mike Ukropina to the committee. The vote was unanimous. No other actions were taken.

• Re‑appointed Mike Ukropina to the Finance Committee (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission approved the replacement of the bridge over Karner Brook on Shefield Road, subject to seven specific conditions. The commission also decided not to pursue the C‑SIP grant for invasive management on the Friedman property. Jeff Nathan will chair the June 12 meeting because the chair is unavailable. Additional project updates and scheduling items were noted but not voted on.

• Approved replacement bridge over Karner Brook (Sheffield Rd) with seven conditions
• Decided not to pursue C‑SIP grant for Friedman property invasive management
• Designated Jeff Nathan to chair the June 12 meeting
• Scheduled site visit for 16 Mill Rd. phragmites removal project (5/23)
• Noted OSRP action plan will be extended to ten years (work to be done)
• Recorded that the town should consider purchasing Barttaglia property for public lake access (no decision made)
• Confirmed June 26 meeting date

Alford/Egremont Cultural Council

The council discussed plans for the town’s 250th anniversary program, to be held at noon at the French Park Bandstand. James Warwick will prepare the script, costumes, and actors, and will follow up with grant recipients for missing documentation. The board voted to participate in and attend the event.

• Board agreed to participate in Egremont’s 250th anniversary event
• James Warwick to follow up with grant recipients for missing documentation

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28 and December 18, 2024 meetings. It also approved the November 8, 2024 minutes with Chairman Jared Kelly abstaining. Members discussed the demolition‑delay bylaw and agreed to review it with the Historical Commission. The next regular meeting was set for May 29, 2025.

• Approved October 28 & December 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 8, 2024 minutes (JK abstained)
• Scheduled next meeting for Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10 AM
• Agreed to propose an evening meeting in June for broader participation

Select Board

The Board accepted the minutes from April 29 (with minor edits) and May 6. The Council on Aging memorial for Florence Browner was tabled until the next meeting. The Board expressed support for Greenagers’ Underutilized Structure grant application and will sign a letter of support. It approved associate membership for the Green Committee, appointed Pat Konecky as the first associate member, accepted two resignations, and appointed an Inspector of Animals.

• Accepted April 29 minutes with minor edits
• Accepted May 6 minutes as presented
• Tabled Council on Aging memorial for Florence Browner
• Approved support for Greenagers Underutilized Structure grant application
• Approved associate memberships for Green Committee and appointed Pat Konecky as 1st associate member
• Accepted Richard Allen’s resignation from Green Committee
• Accepted Bob Noonan’s resignation from Housing Trust Board
• Appointed Jim Olmsted as Inspector of Animals

Green Committee

The Green Committee unanimously approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also decided that each member will contribute at least 10 food‑waste facts, tips, or actions, which Marj will edit and post on NeighborNet starting July 1. Associate‑member procedures were discussed, pending Board of Selectmen approval.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved compilation of 10 food‑waste tips per member, to be posted July 1

Board of Health

The Egremont Board of Health approved septic system plans for 64 Sheffield Road and 92 Baldwin Hill South. Funding was secured to begin the Landfill Monitoring Well project. Other items, such as inspections and emergency‑management discussions, were noted but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved septic plans for 64 Sheffield Rd submitted by Accord Engineering
• Approved septic plans for 92 Baldwin Hill South submitted by Accord Engineering
• Secured funding for the Landfill Monitoring Well project

Conservation Commission

The Egremont Conservation Commission approved the Blunt Road culvert replacement notice of intent (NOI) with the town’s standard conditions and no special conditions. The commission also approved the minutes from previous meetings. It decided no new NOI is required and that fallen wood at Karner Brook Dam will be monitored with no immediate removal. Administrative actions such as creating a site‑visit calendar and surveying town chairs were noted for future work.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved Blunt Rd culvert replacement NOI with standard conditions, no special conditions (no vote tally recorded)
• Determined a new NOI is not needed for the Blunt Rd project
• Decided to monitor fallen wood at Karner Brook Dam and take no immediate removal action

Select Board

The Select Board decided to postpone the Water Commission meeting from May 12 to May 19 while keeping the May 13 Select Board meeting as scheduled. The Board also agreed not to amend the school budget because the projected decrease is under $13,000 and the school lacks a transportation contract and employee union contracts.

• Postponed Water Commission meeting to May 19
• Will hold Select Board meeting on May 13 as planned
• Decided not to amend the school budget

Egremont Historical Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April meeting. Members discussed cemetery coordination, preservation bylaw amendments, the town's 250th celebration, MACRIS updates, and a state grant brochure. Specific tasks were assigned to commission members for drafting an amendment and contacting a book‑maker.

• April meeting minutes approved
• Rebecca Turner assigned to draft a total‑demolition‑only preservation bylaw amendment
• Rebecca Turner to contact Troy Book Makers about deposit for the 250th celebration
• Beth Wood submitted information on three sites for the Massachusetts 250th Alford Grant brochure

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved reports recommending opposition to three citizen petitions that sought to change zoning rules: an ADU exemption, deletion of the Development Standards section, and deletion of the nuisance performance standard, each passing 4‑0. The board took a neutral position on a fourth petition to delete the medical‑marijuana overlay, with a 3‑0 vote and one abstention. It also declined to adopt a formal board position on the proposed Demolition Delay Bylaw, leaving members to vote individually at the Annual Town Meeting. The upcoming May 3 workshop will be refocused on housing alternatives.

• Opposed ADU exemption petition (4-0)
• Opposed deletion of Development Standards section (4-0)
• Opposed deletion of nuisance performance standard (4-0)
• Took neutral stance on medical marijuana overlay petition (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Declined to adopt formal board position on Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Adjusted Mt. Everett workshop to focus on housing alternatives

Egremont250

The committee unanimously approved the March meeting minutes. A deadline of May 5 was set for the souvenir booklet to be ready, with a target of May 22 for store distribution. The town website will host a donation button for the celebration. The next meeting was scheduled for June 18 at 2 pm.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Set May 5 deadline for souvenir booklet ready
• Set May 22 target for booklet in stores
• Planned donation button on town website
• Scheduled next meeting for June 18 at 2 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 4:35 pm (unanimous)

Select Board

The board unanimously approved the police union contract and the police chief contract for the period July 1 2025 – June 30 2028. It also appointed Chris Baral to the Conservation Commission, approved a police sergeant job description, and approved signage for Prospect the Cliff House. Several resignations were accepted, a building‑grounds laborer job description was tabled, and the Community Planning Grant was declined.

• Ratified and signed Police Union contract (unanimous)
• Ratified and signed Police Chief contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Baral as full member of Conservation Commission
• Approved Police Sergeant job description (no changes)
• Tabled Building and Grounds Laborer job description until May 13 2025
• Accepted resignations of Mike Harrigan (van driver) and Craig Barnum (Housing Trust Board)
• Approved Prospect LLC application to install two signs for "Prospect the Cliff House"
• Declined the Community Planning Grant

Conservation Commission

The meeting focused on project updates, a temporary suspension of the Blunt Rd culvert replacement hearing, and continued discussions to be taken to the next meeting. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Suspended Blunt Rd culvert replacement hearing (no vote)
• Sent enforcement order for 9 Whites Hill Rd to homeowner and contractor (no vote)
• Recommended hiring a wetlands scientist to monitor the 100‑foot buffer zone (no vote)
• Continued pending items to the next meeting (no vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health adopted the April 3, 2025 minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It requested a copy of the recent housing inspection report for 6 Main Street and an occupancy update. The board noted a pre‑opening food inspection for the Prospect location and informed that the Barn property will be sold, with septic‑system limitations. It shared recent disease case counts, sent a measles alert, and scheduled the May meetings for May 8 and May 22 before adjourning.

• Adopted April 3 minutes (2-0 vote)
• Scheduled May meetings for May 8 and May 22

Select Board

The board accepted the minutes from the April 8 meeting with minor edits. It unanimously approved David Bryce’s request for a $25 annual fortune‑teller license. The board tabled discussion of the Inspector of Animals position and the Police Union contract until the next meeting. The board agreed to add tax‑exemption clauses 17F and 41D to the town warrant.

• Accepted April 8 minutes with minor edits (approved)
• Unanimously approved $25 fortune‑teller license request (David Bryce)
• Tabled Inspector of Animals position discussion (next meeting)
• Tabled Police Union contract review (next meeting)
• Agreed to add tax‑exemption clause 17F to warrant
• Agreed to add tax‑exemption clause 41D to warrant

Green Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 24 minutes and named Bonnie Greenwood as minute taker for the May meeting. It changed the community shred event to October 11, adding four disposal stations with an estimated $1,000 cost for shredding and freon disposal. The committee will provide trash, recycling and compost bins for the town’s 250th birthday celebration, but will not aim for a zero‑waste event. It also offered associate member status to two members on leave and set the next meeting for May 12 at 4:30 p.m.

• Approved March 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Bonnie Greenwood as minute taker for May meeting
• Changed shred event date to Oct 11 with four stations (estimated $1,000 cost)
• Decided to provide trash, recycling and compost bins for 250th birthday event (not zero waste)
• Offered associate member status to two members on leave of absence
• Scheduled next meeting for May 12 at 4:30 p.m.

Conservation Commission

The commission issued an enforcement order after a citizen complaint about tree cutting at 9 Whites Hill Rd, directing the contractor to stop further removal and to burn the cleared brush. It also approved the previous meeting minutes and the town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. Additional actions included directing 22 Warner Rd. to seed the bank, scheduling a site visit for woody debris in Karner Brook, and correcting a newsletter omission.

• Issued enforcement order for 9 Whites Hill Rd. (tree cutting complaint)
• Directed 22 Warner Rd. to seed the bank after inspection
• Approved previous meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved the Open Space and Recreation Plan (ORSP)
• Scheduled a site visit to assess woody debris in Karner Brook
• David Seligman will correct the newsletter blurb omitting Bill Tynan’s name

Planning Board

The Planning Board discussed feedback from the March 29 housing workshop and prepared for an April 15 virtual workshop. It assigned Mary McGurn to compile feedback for the build‑out map project and send it to Mark Malloy. The Board recommended that the draft short‑term rental bylaw be further refined and reviewed legally before being presented to voters. No substantive discussion occurred on the citizen petitions, which will be addressed at the May 6 Annual Town Meeting.

• Mary McGurn to compile Board feedback and send it to Mark Malloy (build‑out map project)
• Board recommended further refinement of the short‑term rental bylaw before advancing it to voters
• Emily Innes confirmed presentation slides will be shared with the Planning Board for posting after the virtual workshop
• No substantive discussion held on the four citizen petitions; issue deferred to May 6 Annual Town Meeting
• Members noted use of Otter.ai transcription for minute‑taking (no formal action)
• Board discussed resident email about tiny homes; no action taken

Select Board

The Select Board entered a closed session unanimously to discuss the police chief's contract renewal. The board approved a $1,200 stipend for body‑worn cameras, a $1,250 education stipend, and set the chief's wages for FY26‑FY28 at $112,550, $117,615 and $122,908 respectively, with a 4.5% annual increase. It also directed specific language revisions to pages 1, 5 and 6 of the contract, including a six‑month notice requirement for resignation.

• Voted unanimously to enter closed session to negotiate police chief contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 stipend for body‑worn cameras
• Approved $1,250 education stipend
• Approved FY26‑FY28 wages: $112,550 (FY26), $117,615 (FY27), $122,908 (FY28) with 4.5% annual increase
• Directed rewording of contract page 1 to add “As requested by the Selectboard”
• Directed rewording of page 5 compensation language and addition of a longevity paragraph
• Directed revision of page 6 resignation clause to require six‑month written notice

Select Board

The board unanimously approved the Prospect Operator LLC’s request for a pledge of collateral on its liquor license, pending final approval from the ABCC. It also approved an amended Exhibit A for public access at 50 Prospect Lake Road, approved Officer Max Kolb’s five‑day vacation carry‑over, and granted a one‑day liquor and special‑event license to Blue Ridge Riding Stables. The Police Union contract was tabled until the April 15, 2025 meeting, and the board deferred a Fortune Teller’s license request pending the applicant’s appearance at the next meeting.

• Approved Prospect Operator LLC’s liquor‑license collateral pledge (unanimous)
• Approved amended Exhibit A for public access at 50 Prospect Lake Road
• Approved Officer Max Kolb’s carry‑over of 5 vacation days
• Approved one‑day liquor and special‑event license for Blue Ridge Riding Stables
• Tabled Police Union contract until April 15, 2025 meeting
• Deferred Fortune Teller’s license request pending applicant’s attendance
• Decided to replace damaged Pickle Ball court sign‑up sheets and binder (no changes to courts)
• Agreed to gather information on a shared full‑time Conservation Agent for Egremont and neighboring towns

Egremont Historical Commission

The Egremont Historical Commission approved the March meeting minutes. It decided to focus this year’s MACRIS updates on Spoor Grant properties, to print the 250th anniversary book using the restoration fund with a target release of August 1, and to send a letter of condolence to the family of Richard Burdsall.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Set MACRIS updates to focus on Spoor Grant properties
• Approved printing of 250th anniversary book using restoration fund (target Aug 1)
• Scheduled information meeting on preservation bylaw for April 23
• Agreed to send a letter of condolence to Richard Burdsall’s family

Southern Berkshire EMS Task Force

The Task Force unanimously approved Heather Barbieri as the primary contact for media inquiries. The Communications Working Group received consensus to finalize and distribute a press release announcing the new website. Members agreed to poll for the date of the next meeting and to use Qualtrics for the communications survey. Additional agreements included sending missing dispatch data and exploring a regional EMS training coordinator.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Designated Heather Barbieri as primary media spokesperson (unanimous)
• Approved press release distribution by Communications Working Group (consensus)
• Agreed to poll for next meeting date (agreement)
• Agreed future GIS map presentations may be in‑person (agreement)
• Agreed to aggregate communications survey via Qualtrics (agreement)
• Agreed task force members will provide missing dispatch/billing data (agreement)
• Agreed to explore regional EMS training coordinator role (agreement)

Board of Health

The Board adopted the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. The Board also approved the installation of a four‑foot inner fence around the pool area at 50 Prospect Lake Road, noting the outer fence already meets code. No other actions were decided.

• Adopt March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approve four-foot inner fence at 50 Prospect Lake Road (unanimous)

Water Commission

The commission accepted the March 5 meeting minutes with minor edits. They approved a water‑usage commitment for 532,250 gallons and authorized billing totaling $25,609. No change to user rates was required.

• Accepted March 5 minutes (minor edits)
• Approved water usage commitment of 532,250 gallons
• Authorized issuance of bills totaling $25,609

Select Board

The board approved the police collective bargaining budget and the school operating, capital, and bond budgets for the fiscal year. It decided not to pursue the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Grant. It also set door‑to‑door solicitation hours to 9 am‑5 pm Monday‑Saturday, with no solicitation on Sundays or holidays.

• Approved Police Collective Bargaining budget $465,505 (decrease from $493,440)
• Approved total Police Budget $616,164 (decrease from $637,084)
• Approved School Operating & Transportation budget $2,131,700 (increase from $2,035,907)
• Approved School Capital Costs $47,234 (increase from $45,201)
• Approved School Bond Issue $42,991 (decrease from $44,105) and total School Budget $2,221,925 (increase from $2,132,013)
• Denied moving forward with the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Grant
• Set door‑to‑door solicitation hours 9 am‑5 pm Monday‑Saturday; no solicitation on Sundays or holidays

Select Board

The Select Board voted unanimously to move into a closed session and not return to the open session, as permitted by state law. In that closed session, the Board accepted the settlement agreement between Teamsters Local Union No. 404 and the Town of Egremont Police Department. The meeting adjourned at 9:47 a.m.

• Unanimously entered closed session (vote unanimous)
• Accepted Police Union Settlement agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 404

Planning Board

The Egremont Planning Board hosted Community Meeting #1 on March 29, 2025 to present Phase 2 of the Zoning Bylaw Update and housing affordability studies. The session reviewed past studies, housing models, zoning incentives, and proposed design strategies but did not vote on any actions. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

French Park Dog Park Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting. It appointed Kate Sontag as chair, Caleb Chao as technical officer, and Ronnie Sacco as secretary. The group agreed to contact Tom Reynolds in early April to schedule installation of a new waste station and to post a community‑cleanup sign by April 10. It also decided to revisit the use of compostable waste bags after the current supply is exhausted.

• Approved minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting
• Appointed Kate Sontag as chair, Caleb Chao as technical officer, and Ronnie Sacco as secretary
• Agreed to contact Tom Reynolds in early April for waste station installation
• Decided to revisit compostable bag option after current supply runs out
• Agreed to post community cleanup sign on or before April 10 for one week
• Agreed that new park signs were effective in communicating rules
• Planned next meeting for July 9 or 10, pending Zoom availability (Ronnie to confirm)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes of prior meetings. It approved the Richardson Development Application for installing four helical piers adjacent to Karner Brook at 4 Sheffield Rd., with a vote recorded as Neg 3. The open‑meeting law and hybrid/Zoom meeting provisions were extended through June 2027. The commission noted it has no jurisdiction over watercraft on Prospect Lake.

• Approved minutes of previous meetings (unanimous)
• Approved RDA for four helical piers at 4 Sheffield Rd. (Neg 3)
• Extended open‑meeting law and hybrid/Zoom meetings through June 2027

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to spend $1,500 with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to create a build‑out map. It also scheduled a public hearing for all four citizen zoning petitions on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. The Board will handle notice and conduct the hearing.

• Approved $1,500 spending with BRPC for build‑out map (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for four citizen zoning petitions on April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM via Zoom

Select Board

The board voted unanimously to go into a closed session to discuss the Police Union collective bargaining agreement. In that session they agreed to adopt the contract, subject to a few minor edits. Laura Allen was tasked to contact Russ Dupere for clarification on specific contract items. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 AM.

• Closed session entered (unanimous)
• Police Union contract approved with minor edits (unanimous)
• Laura Allen assigned to contact Russ Dupere for clarification (unanimous)

Select Board

The board approved a shift in the transportation administrator's work hours to Monday‑Thursday, 9:00 am‑1:30 pm effective April 1, 2025. It referred four zoning amendment petitions to the Planning Board for further action. The remote‑work policy was accepted, and several budget line items were approved while multiple grant applications were declined.

• Approved transportation admin schedule change to Mon‑Thu 9:00‑1:30, effective Apr 1, 2025
• Referred four zoning amendment petitions to Planning Board for appropriate action
• Accepted remote‑work policy as recommended by personnel director
• Approved budget items: Election Wages $3,500; Building Improvements $9,400; Health/Dental $458,071; Water Dept Operating $32,150
• Declined to apply for MassCEC Medium & Heavy Duty Mobile Charging Solutions grant
• Declined to apply for Underutilized Properties Grant (Elm Court property)
• Declined Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant for generator purchase
• Submitted $150,000 site‑preparation housing grant request with $20,000 match

Finance Committee

The committee approved the March 3 minutes, the new collective bargaining contract for the Highway Department, and the Egremont subsidy for the Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad. It also passed a motion approving all FY26 budget requests without prejudice by a 5‑0 vote. The next meeting is set for April 7, 2025.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to approve new Highway Department collective bargaining contract
• Approved Egremont subsidy for Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad
• Motion to approve all FY26 budget requests without prejudice approved 5-0
• Scheduled next Finance Committee meeting for Monday, April 7, 2025

Green Committee

The committee unanimously approved the February 25 minutes. Marj Wexler was unanimously appointed as an in‑person chair. Members voted to support the documentary “Eating Our Way to Extinction” on NeighborNet. The committee agreed to pursue creating a non‑voting associate‑membership position, to be revisited at the April meeting.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Marj Wexler as in‑person chair (unanimous)
• Supported showing the documentary “Eating Our Way to Extinction” on NeighborNet
• Agreed to pursue a non‑voting associate‑membership position (to be revisited)
• Planned October 4, 2025 town‑wide shred and recycling event (logistics assigned to Juliette)
• Marj sent first volunteer email for roadside clean‑up (ongoing)
• Discussed food‑waste initiative ideas and potential grant (no decision)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 14, 2025

Board of Health

The Board adopted the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It approved a cooling‑assistance air‑conditioner unit for a resident, also by a 2‑0 vote. The Board decided to waive permit fees for portable toilets needed for the town's 250th birthday celebration in September. The Board continued work on a Public Health Emergency Planning Framework addendum to the town's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

• Adopt March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approve cooling‑assistance air‑conditioner unit for resident (2-0)
• Waive permit fees for portable toilets for 250th birthday celebration
• Proceed with Public Health Emergency Planning Framework plan