Berkshire School to look at sustainability in Sheffield

SHEFFIELD – The selectmen unanimously supported the Berkshire School in its desire to have the town join the Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) to look at the town’s impact on the environment.

Over 1,200 cities, towns, counties and their associations worldwide comprise ICLEI’s membership.

The Berkshire School offered to buy the climate control software from ICLEI to then use it in classes and share their findings with the town.

“I see this as a benefit to the town,” said Selectwoman Rene C. Wood. “I cannot see any problems for the citizens or the town.”

ICLEI is an international association of local governments as well as national and regional local government organizations who have made a commitment to sustainable development.

ICLEI provides technical consulting, training, and information services to build capacity, share knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of sustainable development at the local level.

For Sheffield, the ICLEI will be working with Berkshire School to use data on energy usage and climate change as part of a class.

Resignation

Barbra Fletcher has resigned as the assistant senior center director. Her last day will be Oct. 12. Ms. Fletcher has held the post for more than 15 years.

Return from leave

Selectwoman Julie M. Hannum returned to the board after a short medical leave.

“No one wants to take a medical leave and I am sure glad to be back,” said Selectwoman Hannum.

Contract reached

The town has agreed to a contract with interim Police Chief Eric R. Munson III. His title has been changed from acting chief to interim chief. His status as chief will be examined in one year, and at that time, interim may be removed.

Posted by Kameron Z. Spaulding on September 20, 2012. Filed under Community News,News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry