 Williamstown Sets Fiscal 2024 Tax RateThe property tax bill on a median single-family home in town is slated to rise by $187 in the current fiscal year.  Williamstown Prudential Committee Increases Fees, Rejects Residential Tax ExemptionFollowing up on a request he made at the committee's July meeting, Chief Craig Pedercini asked the panel's permission to increase the fee for inspecting a residential property at the time of sale and institute fees for the business inspections the department conducts on an annual basis.  Healey Signs $56B State Budget for Fiscal 2024Gov. Maura Healey on Wednesday morning signed a $55.98 billion state budget for fiscal 2024 that includes a half-million in earmarks for Berkshire County projects. Pittsfield Council Approves Appropriations in 11th Hour of FY23The City Council on Friday approved three appropriations in the 11th hour of fiscal 2023 after they were derailed earlier in the week. Kronick's Charter Objections Cause Unrest in Pittsfield Council ChambersPresident Peter Marchetti pleaded for him to reconsider the motions, as these costs will become taxpayers' burden if they are not appropriated by the end of the fiscal year on Friday.  Pittsfield Council Approves $205M BudgetThe City Council approved a $205 million operating budget for fiscal 2024 on Tuesday.  North Adams Council Approved $47M Spending Plan for Fiscal 2024The spending plan at $47,410,070 is up $2,873,335, or 6.45 percent, over this year's budget.  Pittsfield City Council Gives Initial OK to Police, Public Services BudgetsOn the last day of fiscal 2024 budget hearings last week, the City Council preliminarily approved five departmental spending plans and a $205 million city budget. North Adams Finance Approves Public Safety, Public Service BudgetsThe Finance Committee last week voted to recommended the final line items for the city's proposed $$47,410,070 budget for fiscal 2024.  North Adams Finance Committee Begins Fiscal 2024 Budget ReviewThe Finance Committee last week began review of the fiscal 2024 budget presented by Mayor Jennifer Macksey, voting to recommend the School Department and General Government spending plans and compensation plan.  Pittsfield Budget Day 3: School BudgetThe City Council preliminarily approved a $78 million budget for the Pittsfield Public Schools on Tuesday, up almost 8 percent from the previous year. Pittsfield 2024 Budget Day Two: 14 Budgets ReviewedIn the second session of fiscal 2024 budget hearings, the City Council preliminarily approved 14 departmental spending plans on Wednesday. North Adams School Committee OKs $20M Level-Service Budget for FY24The committee was presented with the proposed $20,054,352 budget in early May.  Williamstown Fire District Moving to Acquire New OPM for Station ProjectPrudential Committee Chair David Moresi mentioned the move during his report to the annual fire district meeting on Tuesday at Williamstown Elementary School. 2024 Budget Day 1: Pittsfield Council OKs 9 Department BudgetsThe City Council preliminarily approved nine departmental budgets on Wednesday, the first day of hearings for fiscal year 2024.  Adams Fire District May Expand to Entire TownThe Fire District membership voted to increase the district's size to the town's limits at the annual meeting bringing a new fire protection and street lighting charge to new members.  Pittsfield Council Refers FY24 Budget Items to Committee of WholeThe proposed operating budget for FY24 is $205,634,497 — almost $17,000,000 or 8.9 percent higher than the this year's budget of $188,822,018.  Dalton Fire District's $3M Budget ApprovedVoters approved all 24 articles on the warrant at the annual Fire District meeting on Tuesday night at the Stationary Factory. Dalton Fire District's $3M Goes to Voters on TuesdayThe 22 articles on the warrant amount to $2,950,182, a $253,728 increase from the previous year. Pittsfield Council to See $205M FY24 Budget ProposalThe proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2024 is almost $17,000,000, or 8.9 percent higher, than the previous year at $187,438,911. North Adams School Budget Increase Offset by Chapter 70The budget was presented to the School Committee on Tuesday, following last week's review by the Finance and Facilities Committee. Berkshire Planning Commission Budget Up 16% for FY24Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's proposed budget has increased by more than $886,000, or about 16.4 percent, largely due to several new grants. Clarksburg Officials Leaning on Minimal Reserves to Fund BudgetThe Select Board is recommending the town drain its reserves to cover an unexpected increase in the school budget. But it will still require more cuts from the school side to meet the 4 percent hike board members settled on. Dalton to Vote FY24 Budget, Spending Items at May 1 Town MeetingTown meeting will be asked to authorize a number of spending articles, including a $21 million budget. Of that, $10 million is the assessment to the Central Berkshire Regional School District and $9.4 million is the town operating budget. Pittsfield School Committee OKs $78M Fiscal 2024 BudgetThe School Committee on Wednesday approved a $78 million budget, which is a 7.86 percent increase over this year. |
