If you’re a restaurant owner who wants to stay open in the midst of a public health crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic, you essentially have one choice: trying to eke out a living by offering take-out, and perhaps delivery.
Tag: Will Curletti
Sticker shock: Corroded bridges of Great Barrington need $11 million in repairs
It is not yet clear whether the Division Street bridge would be closed during construction or remain open with one lane.
Breach of town ‘trust policy’ disputed after ICE arrest of immigrant
Great Barrington Police Chief Bill Walsh said his department “played a minimal role in this operation”; that he reported it to his boss, Town Manager Jennifer Tabakin, the next day; and that he responded to media inquiries on the incident.
In ‘frightening’ display, ICE agents arrest immigrant worker on Main Street
“It was kind of disturbing for everyone in here,” Will Curletti said of the customers and employees in his coffee shop. “You know, the government is shut down and we’re still pulling people off the street. You hate to see that happen.”
Merchants back ban on single-use plastic water bottles; install water fill-up stations
“We’ve got to do something. We can’t kick the problem down the road to the next generation. We have bigger problems we need to start dealing with and this is just a start.”
— Matt Masiero, co-owner of Guido’s Fresh Marketplace
Can’t find decent help? ‘Workforce issue’ likely the cause
There are a variety of theories as to why the seasonal labor market has been tightening over the years. Birth rates have been dropping for at least a generation, and more students are willing to forgo a paycheck in the summer while taking a volunteer position or internship to build their resumes for life after college.
Cooke re-elected, newcomer Burke brings ‘youth’ to Great Barrington Selectboard; Atwood out at FinCom
At 33, Kate Feuer Burke represents a much-desired but disappearing demographic in town: a young professional with children who brings new vision and energy to the board.
Candidates for Great Barrington Selectboard, Finance Committee, ZBA present their platforms
The six candidates for Great Barrington Selectboard range from two men and one woman who have been on the scene for a long time to younger office seekers looking for generational change on the board.
Lively selectboard election in the offing this spring in Great Barrington
Friday, March 23, is the last day nomination papers can be obtained from the town clerk for candidates who want to be on the ballot for the Tuesday, May 15, nonpartisan municipal elections.
Brighter, sleeker, hipper: Great Barrington — reinvented as Brooklyn of the Berkshires
“It all started with the trees,” Fuel Coffeeshop co-owner Robin Curletti says, half joking, of the veritable downtown shuffle that was heralded by the controversial removal of the 35-year-old Bradford pear trees lining Main Street.
Expanded Fuel Coffee Shop symbolizes evolving Great Barrington retail landscape
Fuel’s move and expansion prefaces a number of downtown developments in the works that may herald a new feel and economic shift.
At last: The new Fuel Coffeeshop has opened
New head chef Alex Brink has revamped the food menu, and will further expand it, Fuel co-owner Will Curletti said. But don’t worry — one can still get a McGuido.
Fuel on the move: Iconic coffeehouse to move across Main Street, expand its environment
“We’re still us, we’re just moving! We are grateful to our customers who have launched us and created the Fuel community; we are but the facilitators [of this next phase].”
— Robin Curletti
Great Barrington budget warm-up: Fire Department takes heat, school debate ignited
“This young man here [Fire Chief Charlie Burger] works 90 hours a week. We’re burning him out. I asked for it for years. It’s very much needed.”
— Former Fire Chief Harry Jennings
Cooke, Stanton elected to GB Selectboard; Curletti to Finance
The fervor and message of what appeared to be a polarizing controversy that centered on the town’s frustration with increasing property taxes and the inability of local incomes to keep up, did not seem to fuel election outcomes this time around.
Will Curletti for Great Barrington Finance Committee
Decisions regarding our tax structure and our school district will be made over the next few years that will affect Great Barrington for generations. Thankfully, Will Curletti is running for Finance Committee.
Ed Abrahams endorses Stanton, Cooke and Curletti
In his letter to the editor endorse the candidacies of Bill Cooke, Sean Stanton, and Will Curletti, Ed Abrahams writes: “What I like about Sean Stanton, Bill Cooke and Will Curletti is that they are reasonable people with good judgment who listen to others before acting. All three of them get along with nearly everyone, and none of them are coming with a political agenda. They want to listen, to find ways to ease the tax burden, and to encourage economic development to broaden the tax base.”
Endorses residential exemption tax reform – and Bill Cooke
Bill seems to be the only candidate to be strongly in support of Michael Wise’s residential exemption tax plan.
Any plan that reduces my taxes will be a real help to me and my family.
Bill represents the interests of young working families in town. He’s willing to discuss the issues with anyone.
Impressive, competent leaders in Great Barrington
In his letter to the editor, Bob Norris of Great Barrington writes: “Please join with me in supporting Walter “Bud” Atwood and Eugene “Will” Curletti for Finance Committee, and Sean Stanton and Bill Cooke for the Selectboard.”
In support of Cooke, Stanton & Curletti in Great Barrington elections
In his letter to the editor, Craig Okerstrom-Lang writes: “All of these candidates will continue to keep our Town’s bond rating at a very high-favorable level by being careful about how Town funds are allocated for various improvement projects, staffing, our police department, our fire department, etc.”