Vinny Tirone

The board meeting agenda includes the Silverbrook and Town Hall paving bid opening, the appointment of a Building Commissioner, and the appointment of members to the Memorial Day Parade Committee. The board will review the Broadband Contribution and Assessment Amendment, discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and evaluate a Towson University grant internship opportunity. Additionally, the meeting will cover department, board, committee, and town manager updates, review year-end transfers, sign purchase orders and warrants, and enter an executive session to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider the filing of criminal complaints.

The agenda includes the review of a Request for Determination of Applicability for a property on New Hartford Road and an emergency tree removal request for the DPW. Discussion items cover an access road project near wetlands by Chase Development Corp, a lack of response to violation notices regarding debris near a stream, and a lack of response concerning another property on Sandisfield Road. The commission will also address town policy on complainant confidentiality, a driveway permit request, the development of special conditions for permits, and general administrative tasks including bill payments and mail review.

The meeting focused on key business items including a Local Upgrade Approval request for 7 Silverbrook, a complaint regarding 53 West St., and a grant writing initiative involving Towson University. Agent updates were provided regarding property status at 96 South Main St., the State Performance Survey, and general updates on T5s, percolation tests, certificates of compliance, building sign-offs, and food inspections.

The board discussed several items including the receipt of the Fire Station's water analysis report, which confirmed the water is potable. There was a discussion regarding a recent quarterly WebEOC emergency communication drill and the upcoming DPH Workforce Standards performance survey for the town. The board also reviewed an acoustic report for Sama Productions, noting the regulatory role of the selectboard, and discussed potential future noise testing. Additionally, public comment addressed recent concerns regarding rabies incidents in the region and coordination with local animal control.

The meeting included an update on the Sandisfield Fire Station #2 septic system, covering its inspection, potential capacity for habitation upgrades, and ongoing maintenance requirements. The board also designated an agent to represent them in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and WebEOC committee initiatives. Additionally, the board discussed upcoming Title 5 educational opportunities, the status of Berkshire rehab permits, and potential new statewide municipal metric systems.