ConCom, June 27, 2023, Hybrid

At the last meeting, ConCom discussed the creosote-laden railroad ties with the Railroad attorney. With the support of consultant David Cameron, ConCom will issue an Enforcement Order demanding compliance from the Railroad in cleaning up the ties. ConCom will also reach out to the Fire Chief to determine if the ties are a fire hazard.

With respect to the 22 acres given to the inhabitants of Stockbridge by David Rothstein, ConCom discussed creating public access to t Lily Pond and the pluses and minuses of asking that Lily Pond be designated a "Great Pond by the Commonwealth. Would that offer more protection or are Town Bylaws sufficient?

Editor's note: Resolving the history of the gift of 22 acres from David Rothstein "To the inhabitants of Stockbridge". With thanks to our Registrar of Deeds who guided my work. In summary: Olga Weiss bought 68.2 acres, once called "the farm at Wheatleigh", from Stephanie Barber. Barber kept the house and immediate grounds. Weiss partnered with her cousin David Rothstein. First, they tried a pop music venue, Music Inn, and then David, an architect, created White Pines. He built on 46.2 acres and donated the remaining 22 to "The Inhabitants of Stockbridge".

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