LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — An argumentative Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has prompted complaints to the town.

 

The meeting resulted in the denial of Lanesborough Local Country Store's appeal over whether the signage on its vintage pickup truck is a zoning violation. 

 

The nearly 40-minute discussion navigated the intention of the sign bylaw and whether the display on the truck was a violation, with short bursts of yelling in between.  

 

The meeting was not recorded by the board or by LCATV and the town requested iBerkshires share its recording to provide the Select Board additional context surrounding the few complaints. It is not iBerkshires.com's policy to share unpublished recordings or meeting notes. 

 

Town Administrator Gina Dario said the town received two complaints, only one of which was formally submitted. 

 

When the town receives a complaint, it is investigated by speaking with the relevant parties followed by an executive session, she said. 

 

State Open Meeting Law permits executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.