Deerfield Select Board Approves Special Road Repair Fund

Overview: The Deerfield Select Board meeting on July 24, 2024, was notable for the board’s focus on infrastructure and community welfare, with the establishment of a special stabilization fund for road repairs being a primary topic of discussion. This fund aims to provide consistent funding for the town’s road repairs, responding to the ongoing struggle to keep up with paving needs. The board’s discussion was marked by a collaborative tone, with both the select board and the finance committee expressing interest in the proposal. Further review of the details is expected as the budget season approaches.

Deerfield Finance Committee Explores Road Infrastructure Funding Solutions

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Deerfield Finance Committee addressed town issues, prominently featuring strategies for funding road infrastructure improvements and managing town funds. The committee discussed establishing a special stabilization fund and amending the Capital Improvement bylaw to support road maintenance, which currently relies heavily on chapter 90 funds. The meeting also included an in-depth examination of financial management policies, the maintenance budget for town assets, and the funding of capital projects associated with Enterprise funds like the sewer system.

Deerfield Advances Infrastructure and EMS Technology

Overview: The Deerfield Select Board recently convened to discuss and make decisions on several pressing community issues, ranging from public safety enhancements and infrastructure projects to local board appointments and environmental concerns. Among the key points of deliberation and action were the authorization of a senior center feasibility study, the approval of funding for the South Deerfield wastewater treatment plant effluent pipe rehabilitation, the implementation of new emergency medical services (EMS) technology, and the appointment of new members to various boards and committees.

Deerfield Select Board Addresses Horse Burial Concerns and Noise Complaints

Overview: The Deerfield Select Board meeting addressed a range of issues, with the most significant being the concerns raised by residents about the burial of a horse near their properties and ongoing noise complaints from a local property. Residents voiced fears about potential health hazards and the impact on groundwater, while the noise issues related to a nuisance dog and an outdoor venue have yet to see resolution, despite mitigation efforts.

Deerfield Zoning Board Grapples with Bed and Breakfast Permit

Overview: The Deerfield Zoning Board meeting was dominated by discussions surrounding the application for a special permit for a bed and breakfast on North Main Street. The board engaged in a detailed examination of whether the property met the criteria for a bed and breakfast, considering its separate unit with its own kitchenette and bathroom. The property’s classification, potential conditions for approval, and the implications for the residential district were at the forefront of the debate.