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.
Tag: Selectboard
As selectman Terry Flynn will continue to protect the future of Stockbridge
Terry’s vision for the town is one that many have endorsed, guarding against all those who would place profit over respect for open verdant fields.
Let School Street parking lot development proceed
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.”
Public documents suggest solution to problematic School Street parking lot
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.”
The great parking debate: Walkability essential for successful downtown
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.”
Upstart Kilmer defeats incumbent Hawver in race for Sheffield Selectboard; Hoy wins seat on Planning Board
Preliminary results have Kilmer leading Hawver by a margin of 532-339.
GB Selectboard should resist being bullied
The applicant here is attempting to extort the Select Board by threatening removal of a valuable public resource, Foster’s parking lot.
Double standard applies to parking lot proposals
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.
Hankin letter about selectboard ‘blackmail’ way off the mark
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).”
Great Barrington Selectboard should not give in to extortion
It all comes down to this: what kind of town do we want to live in?
Nadine Hawver cites support for her Sheffield Selectboard candidacy
Sheffield is where my parents raised me; this is my forever home. I would be honored to serve another three years as Sheffield’s Selectman.
Great Barrington implores second-home owners, tourists to stay away during COVID-19 contagion
Under normal circumstances we would welcome everyone, but these are difficult times and our resources are limited.”
Great Barrington Town Buildings closed to public; town services available online, by phone
“The town is as on top of this ever changing situation as possible.”
— Selectboard member Ed Abrahams
It’s Not That Simple: Pot money, zoning, town property
Our intent with this column and the radio broadcast is to describe the issues and how they do or do not get solved so that we, all voters and taxpayers, can be part of the process. So please, keep the comments coming.
Don’t allow horse racing to return to Fairgrounds
Please help oppose horse racing returning to Great Barrington, Massachusetts. There is going to be a town meeting held on Wednesday, December 11 on this issue.
VIEWPOINT: Citizens should decide whether horse racing returns to Great Barrington
Do Great Barrington residents want an old expired and abandoned license granted by a state agency 20 years ago to dictate whether commercial horse racing comes to their town?
Columnist Alan Chartock is misinformed on many issues
I don’t understand how The Edge allows a column this vapid, yet destructive, to run week after week.
Alan Chartock: I Publius — a bridge too far
Our bridges are dropping like flies. The whole thing has gotten ridiculous.
It’s Not That Simple: What’s in a name?
When boards are making decisions about what “we” want, the first “we” they have to think about is Town Meeting.
Keep Lake Mansfield Road open: Here’s how
In his letter Steve Farina writes: “Utilize a technology such as Technopost , or similar, to construct a boardwalk from the beach to the boat ramp along the edge of the lake.”
Indigenous People deserve to be honored
In her letter Kate Burke writes: “In signing this proclamation (presented by the Du Bois Legacy Committee) not only did the Selectboard take a step toward social equity in our community but it also set in motion what can become a real honest healing.”
Longtime Housatonic resident thinks closed school should become ‘green’ space
It is time for Housatonic to have our Village Green.
Housatonic resident urges broader perspective on pot cultivation facility
Our town voted to legally allow the growing and selling of marijuana, and the feelings of a small percentage of our population should not trump the actual vote that created our legal guidelines for action.
IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE: Who runs this town?
Every decision that every board makes is made at an open meeting that any citizen may attend. Every meeting of every board includes an opportunity for any citizen to speak.
It’s Not That Simple: The case of Ried Cleaners
We’re all familiar with Reid Cleaners. It’s been vacant, deteriorating, and toxic for years and it sits right in the middle of our downtown.
In Great Barrington town elections, consider the value of libraries to economic development
In its letter the Steering Committee of Friends of the GB Libraries write: “Cutting the very programs that enrich Great Barrington and attract positive attention to our town is no way to encourage growth.”
An endorsement for Leigh Davis for Selectboard
In their letter Angela Lomanto and John Nelson of Housatonic write: “She already has a substantial record of volunteer service to our town.”
Re-elect Steve Bannon to Great Barrington Selectboard
He has no agenda save for what is best for the town.
Bannon endorsed for Great Barrington Selectboard
In their letter to the editor Peter and Ellen Brewer write: “Steve has great communication skills, knows how to negotiate, and can deal with conflict.”
Re-elect Steve Bannon to Great Barrington Selectboard
In his letter, Richard Dohoney writes: “Steve Bannon works tirelessly to keep us heading in the right direction.”
Steve Bannon deserves re-election to Great Barrington Selectboard
In their letter Paul and Carolyn Ivory write: “Steve has served our town with great distinction as a member and chair of the School Committee and Selectboard.“
Endorsements for Leigh Davis, Great Barrington Selectboard candidate
Add it all up and you have a savvy, enterprising woman who brings people together to get things done. That’s the kind of leadership we need to see more of.