Chair Ranee Warner contacted the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) with respect to the FY2020 Community Block Grant Program. She made a request for additional finds. The problem was described in the October 1, 2023, issue of Stockbridge Updates — in the archives at www.stockbridgeupdates.com
In brief, although it was a joint grant to be divided between towns with BRPC as administrator, Stockbridge received no money. Evidently there is some money left over and Warner was assured a Stockbridge resident received it for repair to a leaky roof.
Patrick White announced there is an EPA Challenge Grant available and AHT might qualify.
Vote to approve further survey of the Glendale Middle Road Property along the one boundary with the private property — not the common boundary with the Town. Motion to pay surveyor passed.
Pine Woods playground equipment installation is complete — mulch will be added for safety.
There was a long discussion about next steps in the development of the Glendale Middle Road property. There was a question about hiring a grant writer, a program developer or both. Jan Ackerman and Patrick White were appointed to a search committee.
Costs associated with development were discussed. For example, an estimated $1million per mile for a road with utilities. In addition, cost of water main estimated at $560,000 for the job. Tony Carlino, Sewer Dept, could not supply approximate costs.
Meeting adjourned
Editor’s note: Having worked many years as a program developer and grants writer, I offered that grant applications can be used as planning tools.
