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Tag: Selectboard

News

It’s Not That Simple: GB adapts to COVID-19

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.

by Ed Abrahams and Pedro Pachano
Posted on June 21, 2020
Letters

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.

by Letter to the editor
Posted on June 4, 2020
Letters

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.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 17, 2020
Letters

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.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 15, 2020
Letters

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.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 14, 2020
News

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.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on May 12, 2020
Letters

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.

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 10, 2020
Viewpoints

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.

by Jonathan Hankin
Posted on May 9, 2020
Letters

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).”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 2, 2020
Letters

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?

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 1, 2020
Letters

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.

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 1, 2020
News

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.”

by Edge Staff
Posted on March 28, 2020
News

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

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on March 18, 2020
Viewpoints

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.

by Ed Abrahams and Pedro Pachano
Posted on December 22, 2019
Letters

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.

by Edge Correspondent
Posted on December 6, 2019
Viewpoints

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?

by Barbara Kellogg and Pam Youngquist
Posted on December 2, 2019
Letters

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. 

by Letter to the editor
Posted on November 30, 2019
Viewpoints

Alan Chartock: I Publius — a bridge too far

Our bridges are dropping like flies. The whole thing has gotten ridiculous.

by Alan Chartock
Posted on November 30, 2019
Viewpoints

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.

by Ed Abrahams and Pedro Pachano
Posted on November 25, 2019
Letters

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.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on October 20, 2019
Letters

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.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on September 26, 2019
Letters

Longtime Housatonic resident thinks closed school should become ‘green’ space

It is time for Housatonic to have our Village Green.

by Letter to the editor
Posted on September 17, 2019
Letters

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.

by Letter to the editor
Posted on September 16, 2019
Viewpoints

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.

by Ed Abrahams and Pedro Pachano
Posted on September 13, 2019
Life In the Berkshires

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.

by Ed Abrahams and Pedro Pachano
Posted on June 10, 2019
Letters

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.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 13, 2019
Letters

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.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 11, 2019
Letters

Re-elect Steve Bannon to Great Barrington Selectboard

He has no agenda save for what is best for the town.

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 8, 2019
Letters

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.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 7, 2019
Letters

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.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 7, 2019
Letters

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.“

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 2, 2019
Letters

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. 

by Letter to the editor
Posted on May 1, 2019
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