 Cheshire Goes for Prop 2 1/2 Override to Fund School Districthe town will have to vote on a Proposition 2 1/2 override to raise taxes in order to fund its portion of the budget for the Hoosac Valley Regional School District.  Lanesborough Passes 32 of 34 Articles at Town MeetingMore than 100 registered voters attended the meeting, which lasted a little more than two hours, to vote on the proposed fiscal 2025 spending plan, board and committee seat procedures, three articles related to short-term rentals, and various spending items.  Clarksburg OKs $5.1M Budget; Moves CPA Adoption ForwardThe annual town meeting sped through the questions on Wednesday night, swiftly passing a total budget of $5.1 million for fiscal 2025 with no comments.  Williamstown Town Meeting Passes Progress Pride Flag Bylaw AmendmentThe most heavily debated article of the 40 that were addressed by the meeting was decided on a vote of 175-90, amending a flag bylaw passed at last year's town meeting.  Flag Meant to Represent Inclusion Sparks Debate in WilliamstownOne of the authors of a proposed bylaw amendment to allow the display of the Progress Pride on town flag poles said he welcomes more dialogue about the proposal.  Same Place, New Day for Williamstown Town Meeting 2024The New England town meeting — steeped in tradition — has been far from traditional in the Village Beautiful over the last five years. Lanesborough to Vote on 34 Articles at ATMThe Select Board endorsed a long list of articles during its regular meeting on Monday, most without discussion.  Dalton OKs $22M Budget; Tables Concrete Sidewalk ArticleVoters approved all but one of the 22 articles on the warrant at the annual town meeting on Monday night at Wahconah Regional High School.  Dalton Town Meeting May 6 PreviewVoters at the annual town meeting on Monday, May 6, will decide 22 articles, including articles on sidewalks and the authorization of a number of spending articles, including an approximate $22 million budget.  Hancock Town Meeting Features Major Question on School ChoiceTown meeting voters will be asked Monday to approve a request to change state law in a way that will preserve education at Hancock Elementary School. Dalton Preview Town Meeting Set April 29Voters at the annual town meeting on Monday, May 6, will decide 22 articles, including articles on sidewalks and the authorization of a number of spending articles, including an approximate $22 million budget. Williamstown Charter Proposal Sparks Concern over 'Separation of Powers'The Select Board and Planning Board this week clashed over a proposal that would add to the town charter a mechanism to ensure compliance with the foundation of town government. |
