Deerfield Approves Use of Stabilization Fund for Infrastructure

Overview: In a recent Deerfield Select Board meeting, members made critical financial decisions, including the approval to use $600,000 from the General Stabilization fund for sidewalk and road construction. Additionally, the board discussed the allocation of funds for multiple town projects, changes to bylaws, and the potential to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in municipal elections.

Deerfield Select Board Approves Fuel Storage Certificate Fee Increase

Overview: Deerfield’s Select Board meeting on April 9th, 2024, concluded with a unanimous decision to increase the fee for fuel storage certificates from $5 to $25, aligning with the average fees found in a survey of 23 communities. This decision was reached after acknowledging the current fee did not cover the administrative costs associated with preparing and processing the certificates.

Deerfield Select Board Tackles Town Infrastructure and Dog Nuisance Issues

Overview: The recent meeting of the Deerfield Select Board was marked by discussions on the town’s infrastructure challenges, particularly flooding concerns, and the ongoing issue of a dog barking nuisance affecting local residents. The Board focused on identifying solutions for the infrastructural degradation at multiple sites, while also addressing the complexities of a dog barking complaint that has persisted over several months.

Deerfield Select Board Tackles Town’s Budgetary Challenges

Overview: The Deerfield Select Board recently convened to address a variety of topics, with the focal point of discussions being the town’s financial management, specifically the use of free cash and Capital stabilization funds, and the scrutiny of various project budgets. In a review of town expenses, the board grappled with the careful balancing of recurring and capital expenditures, the conservative estimation of revenues, the dependence on state aid, and the imperative need for financial sustainability.

Deerfield Select Board Tackles Infrastructure and Budget Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Deerfield Select Board tackled a range of topics, including the condemnation and cleanup of a property on Still Water Road, budget considerations surrounding Tree House Brewing Company’s expansion, road repair funding, and the approval of emergency repairs for the 1821 building. The board also debated over key infrastructure projects like the $23 million Bridge Project and the Bloody Brook Culvert repairs, while planning for the town’s fiscal stability and community development.