At a time when so many communities are unable or unwilling to tackle challenging problems that need to be confronted, we need a selectboard that can and will work to resolve important issues on a timely basis.
A 2 percent interest recommendation for senior tax deferral by the Finance Committee would enable the Town to earn more than on current investments, without imposing financial burdens on seniors
Great Barrington’s Town Meeting will be held outside, in cars. Yes, a drive-in Annual Town Meeting. We will drive up to the high school, remain in our cars, check in with the Town Clerk at a drive-through station, and park in the parking lot leaving every other space empty.
In his letter Gary Happ of Great Barrington writes: “If ever there was a place for additional parking in Great Barrington, this lot is the perfect candidate.”
In her letter Jennifer Clark writes: “We all should take note that the Planning Board voted on April 24 to examine soon how to make redevelopment of the smaller lots in this district financially viable for developers.”
In his letter Pedro Pachano writes: “Denying the opportunity to build housing and/or commercial space in the center of town in favor of private parking will be in direct contravention of the zoning bylaws and Master Plan which are sensitive to affordability and livability.”
When it was suggested that the Planning Board should advise the Select Board, the Assistant Town Manager was adamant that doing so would be a violation of the law.
In a letter Craig Okerstrom-Lang writes: "Our town has not contributed a dime nor offered to contribute to the maintenance of these parking lots (snow plowing, sweeping, striping, repairs)."
