Terry L. Walker

The Special Town Meeting included the appointment of a new Moderator following the resignation of the elected official. Additionally, the assembly approved the transfer of funds from Free Cash to cover vocational transportation costs for the remainder of the fiscal year and authorized an appropriation to settle outstanding utility invoices.

The Annual Town Meeting involved voting on various articles, including the election of a moderator, budget appropriations for the school district and various town departments, and the establishment of salary levels for elected and appointed officers. The town discussed and acted on citizen petitions regarding town clerk positioning and meeting scheduling. Additionally, the meeting included approvals for revolving funds for health fees, firearms licensing fees, and inspectional services, alongside authorization for roadwork funding, grant applications, and various maintenance projects at the city garage and fire station.

The board meeting focuses on several administrative and operational tasks. Key discussion topics include accepting public input, reviewing and approving pending tax exemptions and abatements, preparing property inspection letters for mailing, and continuing progress on various projects currently assigned to individual board members.

The board meeting agenda includes updates from various town departments and discussions regarding the approval of a town audit contract with Roselli, Clark and Associates. The board will consider hiring a spare transfer attendant and conduct a vote on a vocational school transportation bid. Additionally, there will be discussions with representatives from the Central Berkshire Regional School District, deliberations on project suggestions for a $25,000 Woodland Partnership Grant, and consideration of an exemption form under MGL C268A Sec 20. The meeting will also cover the review of accounts payable, Treasury Warrants, and payroll warrants.

The Peru Board of Assessors convened to review and address several key areas, including exemptions and abatements. Additionally, they organized and reviewed all chapter land folders.