BERNARDSTON Pioneer Valley Regional School District School Committee member Michael Townsley has submitted his resignation, citing his trust in district leadership as a reason for stepping down.Townsley was elected as a School Committee member in.
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North County Notebook: July 12, 2021 >Newly elected Leyden Selectboard member Erica Jensen is sworn in by newly elected Town Clerk Gilda Galvis on Wednesday. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA
Published: 7/11/2021 6:01:01 PM
New Selectboard member sworn in, board reorganizes
LEYDEN Newly elected Selectboard member Erica Jensen was sworn in during a board meeting last week.
Jensen, who ran unopposed, was elected to complete a one-year term, filling a vacancy left by former member Lance Fritz, who resigned last summer. She received 140 votes in her favor out of the 170 ballots cast in the June 28 election, while 20 ballots had the Selectboard slot left blank.
Following her swearing in, the Selectboard reorganized. Member Jeffrey Neipp was appointed as chair, taking over from member Bill Glabach, who had held the role for the past year. Jensen was appointed as vice chair.
Bernardston, Northfield residents request improved customer service, increased coverage from Comcast
Northfield Selectboard candidates Mary Bowen, Bernard Boudreau and Alex Meisner during a candidates’ forum in April at the Centennial House Bed and Breakfast that was filmed by Bernardston-Northfield Community Television (BNCTV). A public hearing last week regarding renewal of the Comcast television license for Bernardston and Northfield saw town officials and residents emphasize BNCTV’s importance.
Published: 5/16/2021 4:00:45 PM
A joint public hearing last week regarding the renewal of the Comcast television license for Bernardston and Northfield saw town officials and residents speak largely of the importance of Bernardston-Northfield Community Television (BNCTV), and of the desire for improved customer service and increased coverage by the telecommunications company.
Bernardston Selectboard, Fire Department discuss latest Fire Station design
Last year, Frank “Bud” Foster donated to Bernardston his property at 12 Church St., in the foreground, which is adjacent to the present Fire Station, to use for a Fire Station addition. The four-bay garage would be built on this lot separate from the existing station, though it would be attached by an enclosed walkway. Staff File Photo/Paul Franz
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BERNARDSTON The Fire Department and Selectboard agreed Tuesday to move forward with the latest design plan for a Fire Station addition, which will come before residents at a Special Town Meeting later this year.