“Fundamental and grave concerns about health and safety and regulatory compliance at Eagleton School compromise the program's ability to provide a safe, healthy, and appropriate educational environment.”
--- Assessment by the state Department of Early and Secondary Education
"I’d rather see Great Barrington be in the same camp with Santa Fe and Palm Beach than some other place promoting low-end, bus-tour tourism. Most people in this town think that only money speaks."
--- Hotel opponent Ann Fredericks
A site plan review leaves no room for public comment. Planning Board Chairman Jonathan Hankin had to remind everyone that the Selectboard’s special permit hearing Nov. 9 is the place to voice opinions about the project.
"You could imagine that demolition is anathema to historic preservation. On the other hand, you could get a new structure that pays homage to history. It all depends on what the Selectboard is willing to do.”
-- Town Planner Christopher Rembold
