Brian Devriese News Today

HEATH — As Elissa Viarengo moves into the Selectboard seat held for more than two decades by Brian DeVriese, she looks to bring a governing style that will “embrace different opinions and not be afraid of them.” In the wake of decisions that have left...

Heath is in crisis — fiscal, emotional, and ethical. Heath is a small town with no industrial base. We are flirting with the tax levy limit but have limited tools to work with. While cutting costs is our only solution, few offer any constructive...

HEATH — Residents passed most of the 31-article Annual Town Meeting warrant on Saturday, with the exception of the Mohawk Trail Regional School District regional agreement amendments and the purchase of a new truck for the Highway Department.During...

HEATH — Cuts to the Highway Department may inspire discussion on the Annual Town Meeting floor on Saturday, when voters will be asked to consider the proposed $1.53 million operating budget for fiscal year 2024.Town Meeting, which will take up a...

I am writing today to bring to light a decision made by the Heath Select Board to reduce the full-time Highway Department staff from four to three employees. Citing budgetary reasons to save taxpayer money, the decision was made without any discussion...

HEATH — This year’s annual town election features a new candidate running for Selectboard, as well as contested races for constable and a two-year Planning Board position.Polls will be open at the Heath Municipal Building on Friday, May 5, from noon...

HEATH — The third time proved to be the charm for Brian DeVriese.While a member of the Conservation Commission, DeVriese decided in the late 1990s that he wanted to do more to serve Heath. He ran unsuccessfully for Selectboard twice before being voted...

HEATH — More than 30 people gathered in the Heath municipal building’s cafeteria on Thursday to protest the layoff of a Highway Department laborer/operator in the wake of budgetary concerns.“Do you think I made this decision so 30 people can sit there...

HEATH — Citing budgetary concerns, the Selectboard has eliminated one laborer/operator position from the Highway Department.“This is the hardest decision I’ve had to make in my 24 years on the board,” Selectboard member Brian DeVriese said during...

HEATH — The Selectboard has decided not to go forward with participating in a community forum on naming the former school turned municipal offices at 18 Jacobs Road, a topic that inspired angry emails from at least 30 residents.“We decided at this...