At a special town meeting in Great Barrington on April 17, residents voted not to acquire Housatonic Water Works for a sum not to exceed $2.3 million.
Town Counsel David Doneski has ruled that the citizens petitions are advisory only, and not binding.
The vote on the motion was 140 yes to 241 no.
Residents also voted postpone a warrant article to acquire the Great Barrington Fire District for a sum not to exceed $2.3 million.
Full story online tomorrow on The Berkshire Edge
