Amid contract delay and increased costs, Pioneer outdoor classroom project stalls >The Pioneer Valley Regional School District School Committee held a hybrid meeting last week, with some members tuned in remotely and others meeting in person, wearing masks at their discretion, for the first time in over a year. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA >The Pioneer Valley Regional School District School Committee held a hybrid meeting last week, with some members tuned in remotely and others meeting in person, wearing masks at their discretion, for the first time in over a year. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA
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NORTHFIELD A previously discussed outdoor classroom pavilion project may not be able to move forward following a delay in contracts and an increase in costs from original estimates.
North County Notebook: June 2, 2021
Northfield Town Hall is now open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ
The Northfield 350th Anniversary Committee has selected a logo, designed by artist Michael LaCoy of Guilford, Vt. Contributed image
Published: 6/1/2021 2:49:39 PM Selectboard picks new chair, vice chair in Warwick
WARWICK In its first meeting since the May 17 election, the Selectboard reorganized. Continuing Selectboard members Todd Dexter and Brian Snell were appointed as chair and vice chair, respectively, while newly elected member Alan Genovese was appointed as board clerk. Raymond named new Selectboard chair in Bernardston
Genovese takes Selectboard seat in Warwick election, moderator position remains vacant
Modified: 5/18/2021 4:06:59 PM
WARWICK Just 42 ballots were cast in the annual town election on Monday, which saw Alan Genovese take the open three-year Selectboard seat on a write-in campaign. About 6.75 percent of the town’s 622 registered voters cast their ballots, with Town Clerk John Paganetti saying 36 residents filled out their ballots in person at Town Hall on Monday, while six voted early or by mail.
The moderator position was the only one that was not filled. According to Treasurer Beth Gilgun, there were multiple write-in candidates, all of whom did not accept the position. A moderator can be appointed by the Selectboard.
Genovese takes Selectboard seat in Warwick election, moderator position remains vacant
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WARWICK Just 42 ballots were cast in the annual town election on Monday, which saw Alan Genovese take the open three-year Selectboard seat on a write-in campaign. About 6.75 percent of the town’s 622 registered voters cast their ballots, with Town Clerk John Paganetti saying 36 residents filled out their ballots in person at Town Hall on Monday, while six voted early or by mail.
The moderator position was the only one that was not filled. According to Treasurer Beth Gilgun, there were multiple write-in candidates, all of whom did not accept the position. A moderator can be appointed by the Selectboard.
Former Warwick Selectboard member announces write-in campaign for open seat
Published: 5/14/2021 3:14:28 PM
WARWICK With just a few days to go before Monday’s town election, Alan Genovese has announced a write-in campaign to pursue the open three-year term on the Selectboard.
A former Warwick Selectboard member, having served as chair during his term in the mid-2000s, Genovese said he had carefully considered whether to run for election this year, and shared a written statement to introduce himself to voters ahead of Monday’s election. In-person polling hours will be at Town Hall from noon to 4 p.m.
“Although I was not born and raised here, I have been a resident of Warwick for over 30 years and very much enjoy the benefits that this small rural community has to offer,” he wrote. “However, we are not without our challenges. We have to balance our support for providing a quality education for our students within the context of maintaining our local government and town