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Select Board Meeting – April 6, 2020

Select Board Meeting
Agenda for April 6, 2020 7pm

The board will not be at the town hall and we will create access remotely through
GoToMeeting

Instructions will be emailed to residents and posted on the town website

  • Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: March 23, 2020
  • Covid 19 Update: Board of Health Report, Further Review of public meeting policies, Town Hall access and use policies for residents and Essential Personnel. Update on strategies for remote access for Town Meetings, Remote access to regular board meetings. Zoom vs GoToMeeting. State resources. Real Estate Agents and Social Distancing
  • Transfer Station review of hours and compliance problems.
  • Egremont fire department assessment review and discuss.
  • Highway Dept Matters: Continue discussion of management structure for Highway department, Superintendent, Citizen Committee. Current goals and projects. Review progress. Direction for Highway department for the next two weeks.
  • Performance reviews for Highway Foreman, Town Secretary, Transfer Station Attendant
  • Mount Washington Broadband Network issues – any updates, any problems to discuss. Application by J.P.Murphy for broadband service.
  • Nicole Torrico to submit and discuss the required materials for a proposed Right-to-Farm bylaw.
  • Citizen Speak Time

Late Announcement from the Governor of Massachusetts

Mount Washington Board of Health

Late Announcement from the Governor of Massachusetts

Yesterday the Baker-Polito Administration announced new COVID-19 public health emergency responses issuing new guidelines on travel and transportation.

Beginning March 27th, all travelers arriving to Massachusetts are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Please be respectful of this order and arrange for out-of-home errands to be done by others. Contact the Mount Washington Board of Health or the Selectboard via email with any questions.  Thank you.

Planning Board Meeting – Mar. 26, 2020

Planning Board Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2020

6:00 pm
(*Remote Access using Zoom information below)

Agenda

  • Discussion of Meeting Logistics using Zoom
  • Approval of 3-5 Minutes
  • Review of Bylaw Side Notes
  • Review Demolition of Non-conforming structures (215-4-G7)
  • Discussion of Cover Letter
  • Timing of Website Posting of Bylaw Updates in Preparation for Public Hearing
  • New Business

 

 

*To join Zoom Meeting from your computer or laptop (click on link)
Please click the link below:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/505687969?pwd=c2QxOFoxSitRK3VQZjcxYjZTeld3Zz09

Password: 307236

Or by Phone:

(646) 558-8656

ID: 505 687 969
Password: 307236

Select Board Meeting – Mar. 23, 2020

Select Board Meeting
Agenda for March 23, 2020 7pm

The board will be at the town hall and we will endeavor to create access remotely through
GoToMeeting

Instructions will be emailed to residents and posted on the town website if such access
becomes feasible

Any one who feels the need to come to the town hall for the meeting must observe CDC
Safety guidelines and if the board feels that an unsafe situation is developing the
meeting will be canceled

  • Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting; March 9th, 2020
  • Sign Vendor and Payroll warrants
  • Covid 19 Update: Board of Health Report, Designation of Essential Personnel;
    Review of public meeting policies, Town Hall access and use policies for residents and Essential Personnel. Strategies for Special Town Meetings, Remote access to meetings
  • Highway Dept Matters: Continue discussion of management structure for Highway department, Superintendent, Citizen Committee. Current goals and projects. Direction for Highway department for the next two weeks.
  • Performance reviews for Highway Foreman, Town Secretary, Transfer Station Attendant
  • Mount Washington Broadband Network issues – any updates, Any problems to discuss.
  • Special Town Meeting for Highway Department Funds transfer.

Citizen Speak Time