Letter: Buddington Ready to Serve

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To the editor:

To the voters of North Adams,

It has been an honor to serve on your City Council for the past two years. In this time:

I introduced and shepherded through the Right to Farm ordinance.

I spent a great deal of time studying the Arts Commission ordinance, and helped to make it more consistent and understandable.


When the mayor selected a non-tenant to be the tenant representative to the North Adams Housing Authority, I was the sole vote against the
appointment, hoping that the tenants would get the voice they deserve.

I would like to thank our department heads for their patience in answering my questions, and Mayor Alcombright for creating an atmosphere that allows for differing opinions and honest argument.

If you elect me to a second term, I will focus on improving our access to information, starting with finances and meeting minutes, and finding a more responsive alternative to the City Council's open forum.

Please vote for me on Nov. 3.

Eric Buddington is running for re-election to the North Adams City Council.

 

 


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Clarksburg Holds Information Session CPA Warrant Article

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — An informational meeting on the Community Preservation Act will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at the Clarksburg Elementary School.
 
Voters at the annual town meeting on May 29 will be asked to approve adoption of the state law which will allow the town to collect a 3 percent surcharge on property taxes for use for affordable housing, open space and recreation, and historic preservation. A percentage of the funds collected by the town are matched by the state.
 
The Historical Commission requested the question be placed on the town meeting warrant. Passage at town meeting would put the CPA on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. 
 
The slide presentation by commissioners will cover what the act is and what adopting it would mean to residents and the community. This will be followed by Q&A.
 
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