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BRTA Board OKs Contract for Administrator, Reviews Open Meeting Complaint

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Board finalized the new administrator's contract on Thursday.

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Adams Selectmen Track OML Complaints, Discuss Rising Cost

The selectmen reviewed open meeting law complaints against them and legal costs associated.

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BRTA to Update Bylaws After Complaint

The BRTA board met last week to update its bylaws and resolve an Open Meeting Law complaint.

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Open Meeting Law Briefs

The state Attorney General's Office issued the following opinions on three Open Meeting Law complaints against Berkshire County boards. The opinions can be found here.

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Pittsfield Council Continues Camping Regs, Files OML Complaints

A failed motion to continue Tuesday's City Council meeting past 10 p.m. meant the controversial "Camping on Public Property" ordinance was pushed to another date.

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Pittsfield Camping Ordinance Sparks OML Complaint

Several City Councilors are alleged to have violated the Open Meeting Law by speaking about the controversial camping ban proposal during a community event.

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BRTA Board Sees Open Meeting Law Complaint

The BRTA Advisory Board is reforming its search for a new administrator after an Open Meeting Law complaint.

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North Adams Committee Ordered to Amend Meeting Minutes

The School Building Committee was found to be in violation of Open Meeting Law regarding a meeting held on Jan. 21.

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Dalton Water Commissioners Cited for OML Violations

The Board of Water Commissioners has been flagged for violating the Open Meeting Law during a summer meeting.

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Adams Starting Administrator Search in New Year

Town officials hope to start the search for a new town administrator by January.

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Adams Hit With OML Complaints

The Board of Selectmen has received several Open Meeting Law complaints and a broad request for meeting minutes over the past four years.