Monday, May 30, 2005
The Savoy Memorial Day Parade was held today, Monday, May 30. Ceremonies started at 2:45pm at the Soldiers' Honor Roll under sunny skies. Ceremonies opened with a prayer by Father David Raymond. A speech was given by State Representative Daniel Bosely. Robert Haskins, teacher and writer, read a diary from an American soldier in Iraq and selected poems. Music for the ceremony was performed by the Pittsfield Eagles Band. The parade started at Old Main & Rte. 116. The marchers paused in front of the Soldiers' Honor Roll on their way to the Town Park for food and refreshments.
Parade Participants were VFW Ladies auxiliary #996- North Adams, Grand Marshals, Savoy Senior Citizens, Savoy Volunteer Fire Department, The Dixie Cats, Antique Tractors, Sue & Scott Pierce & Bob Sadlowski, Kim Witek and the Lagowski Family, Berkshire Shrine Club, Patriotic Bikers from the Savoy Elementary School and Pony Cart from Missy & Chip Schleich.
The Select Board and the Memorial Day Committee members wish to thank all those who gave of their time and effort to make this a very memorable day. Emile Mazur would like to say a special 'Thank You' to Dick Holmes who for the third year has provided the flags for the Memorial Day Parade. Now for the best part. PICTURES :-) I just launched over 50 pictures to our gallery. Even if you have a dial up connection they load reasonably fast.
Click on www.savoynews.smugmug.com to see the gallery. Under each picture there is a comment button. Please feel free to add in names or any comments. Also, Smugmug allows veiwers to purchase professional prints of any pictures on the gallery, plus mugs, shirts, buttons etc. We do not receive any money from this, it is just a service that they offer. We think it's a pretty cool feature of the photo gallery. by Julie Pavia
Parade Participants were VFW Ladies auxiliary #996- North Adams, Grand Marshals, Savoy Senior Citizens, Savoy Volunteer Fire Department, The Dixie Cats, Antique Tractors, Sue & Scott Pierce & Bob Sadlowski, Kim Witek and the Lagowski Family, Berkshire Shrine Club, Patriotic Bikers from the Savoy Elementary School and Pony Cart from Missy & Chip Schleich.
The Select Board and the Memorial Day Committee members wish to thank all those who gave of their time and effort to make this a very memorable day. Emile Mazur would like to say a special 'Thank You' to Dick Holmes who for the third year has provided the flags for the Memorial Day Parade. Now for the best part. PICTURES :-) I just launched over 50 pictures to our gallery. Even if you have a dial up connection they load reasonably fast.
Click on www.savoynews.smugmug.com to see the gallery. Under each picture there is a comment button. Please feel free to add in names or any comments. Also, Smugmug allows veiwers to purchase professional prints of any pictures on the gallery, plus mugs, shirts, buttons etc. We do not receive any money from this, it is just a service that they offer. We think it's a pretty cool feature of the photo gallery. by Julie Pavia
Thursday, May 26, 2005
New Photo Gallery
We are excited to announce the launching of our Photo Gallery at Smugmug the web address is www.savoynews.smugmug.com (click on the underlined address to go there)
This is so great because it allows us unlimited space for a separate photo gallery that will be linked directly from our weblog. Instead of putting just one picture in our blog now we can post as many as we want via the gallery, more pictures is definitely more fun, and it won't clutter up our blog space.
In addition, Smugmug offers more great features, there are no popups, adds or spam to worry about. The photos come in very high resolutions if you click to enlarge them. If you have a slow modem you can choose the smaller images so that they load faster. Plus, you can download the original photo if you wish to your computer or you can order professional prints starting at .29
Pretty cool features. You can go to smugmug.com and check it out further.
I posted pictures of the Articles being presented at the Annual Town Meeting, click on the web address above. Any questions please let us know. **J. Pavia
This is so great because it allows us unlimited space for a separate photo gallery that will be linked directly from our weblog. Instead of putting just one picture in our blog now we can post as many as we want via the gallery, more pictures is definitely more fun, and it won't clutter up our blog space.
In addition, Smugmug offers more great features, there are no popups, adds or spam to worry about. The photos come in very high resolutions if you click to enlarge them. If you have a slow modem you can choose the smaller images so that they load faster. Plus, you can download the original photo if you wish to your computer or you can order professional prints starting at .29
Pretty cool features. You can go to smugmug.com and check it out further.
I posted pictures of the Articles being presented at the Annual Town Meeting, click on the web address above. Any questions please let us know. **J. Pavia
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Notes on Select Board Meeting
I attended the Select Board meeting, Tuesday, May 24. Emile said Stephanie Vidmosko would be taking the minutes of the meetings. She has to catch up with the minutes since minutes haven’t been transcribed from tape recordings for several months. Until the minutes are available, I will try to provide a brief summary of the meeting.
There was a discussion about the Fire Department’s Engine 1. It has been difficult to keep Engine 1 up and running due to the age of the truck. Mr. Krutiak and members of the fire department were present for part of the meeting. Mr. Krutiak tried to engage the select board in a discussion about a previous commitment but Peter and Emile could not remember the conversation. Peter and Emile said further discussion would have to be put off until they had the chance to talk with Allen Haskins.
Police Department has received a grant to pay for the cruiser that was purchased.
The Select Board advertised for applicants for the ‘accountant’ position. The Select Board has received four applicant’s resumes. Rita will conduct the interviews for the Select Board.
Emile said the Treasurer (Sandy Brazee) has indicated she will be resigning July 1. When contacted, Sandy said due to a busy schedule she was resigning. She has given 14 years of service to the town. To fill the Treasurer’s vacancy, Emile stated the select board can make an appointment for the first year and then the position has to be filled by town election. After the position for ‘accountant’ has been filled; Rita believes one of the remaining applicants will accept the appointment for treasurer for the first year.
The Select Board will attend a dinner Thursday night. Rita had paid for her ticket. Peter brought up that since Allen was no longer a select board member, Rita should not have to pay and if Allen wanted to go to the dinner, he should pay for his ticket. It was agreed by Peter and Emile, Rita would receive her money back for the ticket The Annual Town Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 8, at 7pm at the Fire Station. There are 24 articles for the townspeople to vote on. Articles 18 and 19 are about Right to Farm By-Law. I am researching the Massachusetts General Laws and Constitution mentioned in the Article.
All Articles will be posted shortly. by Brenda Smith
There was a discussion about the Fire Department’s Engine 1. It has been difficult to keep Engine 1 up and running due to the age of the truck. Mr. Krutiak and members of the fire department were present for part of the meeting. Mr. Krutiak tried to engage the select board in a discussion about a previous commitment but Peter and Emile could not remember the conversation. Peter and Emile said further discussion would have to be put off until they had the chance to talk with Allen Haskins.
Police Department has received a grant to pay for the cruiser that was purchased.
The Select Board advertised for applicants for the ‘accountant’ position. The Select Board has received four applicant’s resumes. Rita will conduct the interviews for the Select Board.
Emile said the Treasurer (Sandy Brazee) has indicated she will be resigning July 1. When contacted, Sandy said due to a busy schedule she was resigning. She has given 14 years of service to the town. To fill the Treasurer’s vacancy, Emile stated the select board can make an appointment for the first year and then the position has to be filled by town election. After the position for ‘accountant’ has been filled; Rita believes one of the remaining applicants will accept the appointment for treasurer for the first year.
The Select Board will attend a dinner Thursday night. Rita had paid for her ticket. Peter brought up that since Allen was no longer a select board member, Rita should not have to pay and if Allen wanted to go to the dinner, he should pay for his ticket. It was agreed by Peter and Emile, Rita would receive her money back for the ticket The Annual Town Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 8, at 7pm at the Fire Station. There are 24 articles for the townspeople to vote on. Articles 18 and 19 are about Right to Farm By-Law. I am researching the Massachusetts General Laws and Constitution mentioned in the Article.
All Articles will be posted shortly. by Brenda Smith
Friday, May 13, 2005
Liaisons Formed: The Select Board members have determined which select board member will be the liaison for each department. Emile Mazur will be liaison for the Board of Health, Town Park and Conservation Commission; Peter Kelleher liaison for Police Department, Transfer Station and Written Complaints; and Rita Pierce will represent the Fire Department, Highway Department and Planning Board. The Departments are to contact their liaison to discuss any concerns. The liaison will they bring the issue back to the Select Board for further reviewing. The purpose of this policy is to improve communication between the Select Board and the Departments.
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Shelburne Falls Bridge of Flowers Plant Sale: Come to a very special plant sale on Saturday, May 21st at the Green at Main and Water Streets in Shelburne Falls. The sale starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. and is done by 11 a.m. You can plan on arriving early to view the wonderful selection of plants available. The sale features some of the hardy old-fashioned favorite perennials and iris that have been divided off The Bridge of Flowers. In addition, the sale will feature plants dug from local gardens of the Shelburne Falls Woman's Club members plus annuals, geraniums and hanging baskets. We also have Bridge of Flowers Posters & Hats available for sale. Proceeds benefit The Bridge of Flowers. For more information, call (413) 625-9083.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Dog owners who have not licensed their dogs in town are late in doing so and will be charged late fees as of the first week in May. Letters have been mailed to delinquent pet owners and their names and the names of their dogs have been turned over to the dog officer. Fines will be imposed on dog owners of $1 per dog, per week after April 30th. If you are one of the above and no longer own a dog, please contact the Town Clerk at 743-3759 so that your name and that of your pet can be removed from the delinquent list.
All dogs are required to get an annual dog license in Savoy. All dogs and cats must be vaccinated against the rabies virus. A dog license can not be issued unless proof of a valid rabies vaccination can be produced by the owner of the dog.
Dog licenses can be requested by mail. Send your request to the Town Clerk, Savoy Town Office, 720 Main Rd. Please include a copy of the rabies certificate for proof of vaccination. The certificate will be returned with the new 2005 dog tags.
When requesting tags by mail, please do not send cash. Make checks out in the proper amount (including late fines) to The Town Of Savoy.
The Town Clerk has office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4PM and [now until the end of May], on Saturday mornings from 10AM to Noon. from the Town Clerk
All dogs are required to get an annual dog license in Savoy. All dogs and cats must be vaccinated against the rabies virus. A dog license can not be issued unless proof of a valid rabies vaccination can be produced by the owner of the dog.
Dog licenses can be requested by mail. Send your request to the Town Clerk, Savoy Town Office, 720 Main Rd. Please include a copy of the rabies certificate for proof of vaccination. The certificate will be returned with the new 2005 dog tags.
When requesting tags by mail, please do not send cash. Make checks out in the proper amount (including late fines) to The Town Of Savoy.
The Town Clerk has office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4PM and [now until the end of May], on Saturday mornings from 10AM to Noon. from the Town Clerk
Town elections were held in Savoy on Tuesday, May 10th. The polls were open from Noon to 8PM at the Senior Center on Main Road. Eighty-seven (87) ballots were cast which was 18% of the registered voters in town. There were no candidates running for any of the eight (8) seats up for election. All winners were the results of write-ins on the ballot.
Allen Haskins, whose SELECTMAN seat was up for re-election, won 38 votes with Rita Pierce coming in a close second with 37. Haskins was contacted and confirmed that he did not wish to serve another three years, leaving Mrs. Pierce the definite winner, which she accepted.
Jennifer Therrien received 44 votes to put her back in the CEMETERY COMMISSION, which she accepted for another three years.
Current MODERATOR, Eric Krutiak was again a favorite with the voters receiving 61 votes.
Gale Carlow, owner of the Savoy Hollow Store received 48 votes for SCHOOL COMMITTEE over only 4 votes for outgoing Beth Cote.
ASSESSOR Edwin Wilk agreed to remain in the position he has held for many years having received 59 votes to keep him there.
Don Phinney who has been active with many projects concerning the town park agreed to accept the PARK COMMISSION seat, having received 37 votes.
The PLANNING BOARD, 1 year term seat is still undecided. Debra Kaczowski was given 24 votes, but declined as she was also the winner of the 5 year term position which she was currently serving. Susan Schwartz, currently serving this position was not available for comment, although she had previously stated that she did not wish to serve again. A few individuals received less than 3 votes by write-in votes and will be contacted to determine if any one of them would be willing to serve in this position.
PLANNING BOARD, 5 year term went easily to Debra Kaczowski with 18 additional votes and, as stated, she agreed to remain in that seat. from the Town Clerk
Allen Haskins, whose SELECTMAN seat was up for re-election, won 38 votes with Rita Pierce coming in a close second with 37. Haskins was contacted and confirmed that he did not wish to serve another three years, leaving Mrs. Pierce the definite winner, which she accepted.
Jennifer Therrien received 44 votes to put her back in the CEMETERY COMMISSION, which she accepted for another three years.
Current MODERATOR, Eric Krutiak was again a favorite with the voters receiving 61 votes.
Gale Carlow, owner of the Savoy Hollow Store received 48 votes for SCHOOL COMMITTEE over only 4 votes for outgoing Beth Cote.
ASSESSOR Edwin Wilk agreed to remain in the position he has held for many years having received 59 votes to keep him there.
Don Phinney who has been active with many projects concerning the town park agreed to accept the PARK COMMISSION seat, having received 37 votes.
The PLANNING BOARD, 1 year term seat is still undecided. Debra Kaczowski was given 24 votes, but declined as she was also the winner of the 5 year term position which she was currently serving. Susan Schwartz, currently serving this position was not available for comment, although she had previously stated that she did not wish to serve again. A few individuals received less than 3 votes by write-in votes and will be contacted to determine if any one of them would be willing to serve in this position.
PLANNING BOARD, 5 year term went easily to Debra Kaczowski with 18 additional votes and, as stated, she agreed to remain in that seat. from the Town Clerk
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Welcome to The Savoy Mountain News Blog!
Welcome to our new blog. We are very excited about being able to communicate the news in such a quick and easy way. In case you didn't read our letter that was mailed to residents and subscribers here is a short excerpt from it:
"Due to our aging printing press we could not continue the newsletter. So we decided to go digital with a ‘Blog’
A Blog is short for Web log and is a Web page that is updated on a regular basis in which readers can post comments if they wish.
So, we will ‘blog’ the news and happenings in Savoy and post information as we receive it, sometimes daily.
This will be a privately run site, not ‘town’ operated or funded but town officials and anyone can post anything at anytime.
We hope that you will enjoy this site and participate if you wish, after every article there is a place to click that says 'comment' a box will appear to type in, leave your name and click on 'publish' and that's it!
We would love volunteers that would like to report or cover events in Savoy and (ideally) take pictures with a digital camera so we can upload the pictures. E-mail us at SAVOYNEWS@aol.com or give
us a call ph# 743-1178
Editors: Julie Pavia, Brenda Smith
"Due to our aging printing press we could not continue the newsletter. So we decided to go digital with a ‘Blog’
A Blog is short for Web log and is a Web page that is updated on a regular basis in which readers can post comments if they wish.
So, we will ‘blog’ the news and happenings in Savoy and post information as we receive it, sometimes daily.
This will be a privately run site, not ‘town’ operated or funded but town officials and anyone can post anything at anytime.
We hope that you will enjoy this site and participate if you wish, after every article there is a place to click that says 'comment' a box will appear to type in, leave your name and click on 'publish' and that's it!
We would love volunteers that would like to report or cover events in Savoy and (ideally) take pictures with a digital camera so we can upload the pictures. E-mail us at SAVOYNEWS@aol.com or give
us a call ph# 743-1178
Editors: Julie Pavia, Brenda Smith
Welcome to the Savoy Mountain News Blog!
Welcome to our new blog. We are very excited about being able to communicate the news in such a quick and easy way. In case you didn't read our letter that was mailed to residents and subscribers here is a short excerpt from it:
"Due to our aging printing press we could not continue the newsletter. So we decided to go digital with a ‘Blog’
A Blog is short for Web log and is a Web page that is updated on a regular basis in which readers can post comments if they wish.
So, we will ‘blog’ the news and happenings in Savoy and post information as we receive it, sometimes daily.
This will be a privately run site, not ‘town’ operated or funded but town officials and anyone can post anything at anytime.
We hope that you will enjoy this site and participate if you wish, to comment click under RECENT POSTS at left, when the new post comes in scroll down to the end of it and then you will see POST A COMMENT, click on that and then an empty comment screen will pop up. Type your comment and then below click 'other' to leave your name, then below that click on 'publish comment' and that's it!
We would love volunteers that would like to cover events in Savoy and take pictures with a digital camera so we can upload the pictures. E- mail us at SAVOYNEWS@aol.com or call
Ph# 413-743-1178
"Due to our aging printing press we could not continue the newsletter. So we decided to go digital with a ‘Blog’
A Blog is short for Web log and is a Web page that is updated on a regular basis in which readers can post comments if they wish.
So, we will ‘blog’ the news and happenings in Savoy and post information as we receive it, sometimes daily.
This will be a privately run site, not ‘town’ operated or funded but town officials and anyone can post anything at anytime.
We hope that you will enjoy this site and participate if you wish, to comment click under RECENT POSTS at left, when the new post comes in scroll down to the end of it and then you will see POST A COMMENT, click on that and then an empty comment screen will pop up. Type your comment and then below click 'other' to leave your name, then below that click on 'publish comment' and that's it!
We would love volunteers that would like to cover events in Savoy and take pictures with a digital camera so we can upload the pictures. E- mail us at SAVOYNEWS@aol.com or call
Ph# 413-743-1178
Editors: Julie Pavia, Brenda Smith
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