CHARLEMONT — State Rep. Paul Mark, D-Peru, has re-filed a bill that would allow the town to levy a 3 percent tax on commercial recreation services (ski lift tickets, guided rafting tours, zip lines) to generate more revenue for ambulance service.
Last year, the bill was not voted on by the state Senate because of issues raised by the Department of Revenue. This year the Board of Selectmen will work with the joint legislative committee assigned to this bill, to answer any questions and make sure the bill conforms to all state practices.
CHARLEMONT — Charlemont will host a meeting between town representatives of the Small Town Summit and legislative aides from the offices of Sen. Adam Hinds, Rep. Paul Mark and Rep. Stephen Kulik on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Hawlemont Regional School, on Route 2.
The group will discuss legislative priorities that may help rural small towns. There will be a roundtable discussion about rural issues.
HEATH — The Heath Democratic Caucus will take place on Saturday, April 1, at 9 .m. at the Heath Elementary School.
Contact Caucus Chairman Doug Wilkins at 337-5717 or Secretary Pam Porter at 337-5525 for more information.
BUCKLAND — Students and alumni of the Mohawk Trail Regional School District have until April 1 to apply for a Carl H. Nilman scholarship for college or graduate school.
Graduates of Mohawk who still live in the district may go online to: mohawkschools.org to obtain the Nilman Scholarship Fund Graduate Application.
Current seniors attending Mohawk who live in the district, may see Karen Strong in Student Services for an application. Those with questions, may call Strong at 413-625-9811, ext. 1305.