Deerfield Select Board Approves $1 Million Mass Works Grant for Elm Street Project

Overview: The Deerfield Select Board meeting, conducted in a hybrid format, centered largely on significant infrastructure and community initiatives. The board approved the Mass Works grant agreement, which allocates $1 million for the Elm Street project, in addition to discussing the town’s hybrid vehicle policy, the transfer of a surplus police cruiser, and issues with the Recreation Department’s social media access. The board also announced upcoming community events, including a housing forum and a local concert.

Deerfield Select Board Approves Sewer Regulations, Addresses Tax Concerns and Community Engagement

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Deerfield Select Board unanimously approved new sanitary sewer regulations to mitigate blockages caused by fats, oils, and grease. The board also engaged in discussions about rising property taxes in senior communities, the adoption of an environmentally preferable procurement policy, and strategies to enhance community involvement.

Senator Joe Commford Calls for Overhaul of Education Funding and Infrastructure Improvements at Deerfield Meeting

Overview: At a recent Deerfield Select Board meeting, Senator Joe Commford addressed several issues that impact the town and its surrounding region, emphasizing the need to revise the Chapter 70 funding formula for education, improve transportation infrastructure, and reassess the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program. Commford also highlighted challenges in local governance, economic development, and healthcare.

Deerfield Select Board Deliberates Treehouse Brewing Concert Conditions and Town’s Financial Strategy

Overview: In a detailed session, the Deerfield Select Board focused on finalizing conditions for Treehouse Brewing Company’s 2026 entertainment license and strategizing fiscal policies for the town, including potential cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for town employees amid challenging economic conditions. The board addressed community concerns about concert noise and scheduling conflicts with school events, while also tackling health insurance challenges and budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year.

Deerfield Select Board Discusses Sewer Consumption Decline and Rising Abatements

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Deerfield Select Board addressed a concerning decline in sewer consumption and a significant rise in automatic abatements, both impacting the fiscal year 2026 sewer commitment. The board voted to authorize the collection of $1,078,786.15 from 972 bills but noted the challenges posed by these trends.