DIRE-Diversity, Inclusion, Racial Equity Committee Mtg – 5.19.25
On agenda: Milne Library presentation by J-IDEA Committee, Pride events, DIRE retreat.
On agenda: Milne Library presentation by J-IDEA Committee, Pride events, DIRE retreat.
On agenda: petitions; Rebecca Williamson, 849 Henderson Rd; Jo Ellen Harrison, 10939 N. Hoosac Rd; Arther Carpenter, 1411 Main St.
Commissioners vote to rescind $1.5 million budget after Casella w/drew option to truck sludge from other communities to HWQD for composting & distribution elsewhere. MA recently extended by 2 yrs the District's option to continue to compost District's sludge. Meeting took place at N. Adams City Council Chambers to accommodate public & hear their comments.
On agenda: bylaws, 2025 WDF Annual District mtg warrant, Chief's report.
WilliNet presents plaque honoring the first 9 recipients of the Scarborough, Salomon, Flynt Community Service Award to the Select Board. Nine years ago, the Faith Scarborough Community Service Award was consolidated with 3 Community Chest annual awards that also recognized volunteerism, citizenship & community service, into the Scarborough, Salomon, Flynt Community Service Award. Plaque now hangs in entry way of Town Hall next to the Faith R. Scarborough memorial & plaque honoring the 1982-2015 recipients.