On September 17, Planning Board members unanimously approved an amendment to the entertainment facility’s special permit, altering the sound-monitoring requirement from being determined by an outdoor measurement to one indoors.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced last week that e-cigarette use has increased almost 80 percent among high schoolers and 50 percent among middle schoolers since last year.
In a letter to the editor, Andrew G. Petersen writes, "If re-elected, I will continue to work as hard as I can to do the right thing for the town and its residents, and try to keep Sheffield affordable for everyone."
Incumbent Andrew Petersen replaced Rene Wood, who, in 2015, opted not to run for re-election. Now Wood has decided to try to get back on the Selectboard again.
In a letter to the editor, Dennis Sears writes, "In addition to her many positions in local governance, Rene has performed years of hands-on support for local institutions including the senior center, local churches and Fairview Hospital."
In a letter to the editor, Rita Vrhel writes, 'Her knowledge of Sheffield and regional needs is extensive. Her connections are deep as is her love for Sheffield.'
In his letter to the editor, Martin Mitsoff writes, "Rene has the experience -- and excellent regional and state government relationships as well -- to successfully serve the Town again as a member of its Select Board."
If voters approve the Great Barrington bylaw, indoor cultivation of marijuana of the sort envisioned in the mills will be permitted by-right in the light industrial zone that covers much of Housatonic.
As required of anyone seeking a cannabis license in the state, Christopher Weld and Micheal Cohen of Berkshire Welco held a public information session Tuesday night at Sheffield Town Hall.
