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- Hampden County
- 8/6/25
- 08/07/2025
- 39 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Blandford Select Board meeting primarily addressed the town’s ongoing challenges with solar energy projects and the role of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) in local planning. Concerns were raised about the reliance on PVPC and the adequacy of current planning practices concerning solar developments. The meeting also covered various administrative updates and the financial implications of these projects.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 8/5/25
- 08/06/2025
- 75 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Southwick Board of Health, discussions centered around the potential modification of the town’s percolation test expiration policy and the review timelines for certain health permits. These topics were discussed with an aim to streamline processes for builders and applicants while maintaining necessary oversight to protect community interests.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 8/5/25
- 08/06/2025
- 23 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Southwick Council on Aging session on August 5th addressed a complaint about an unposted meeting, steps to improve meeting notifications, and issues surrounding the new pickleball courts. A new dining room coordinator was introduced, and discussions covered future event schedules, dining room attendance, and the gym’s development.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 8/4/25
- 08/05/2025
- 69 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Hampden Board of Selectmen, the board denied a petition from National Grid concerning the installation of utility poles on Glendale Road. The meeting, held in the Townhouse auditorium and broadcast via Zoom, saw a discussion about National Grid’s proposal to upgrade a single-phase line to a three-phase line with spacer cable, which would involve installing approximately seven new poles. Keegan Lynch, representing National Grid, explained that this upgrade aimed to enhance reliability and improve voltage quality for customers. However, the project faced objections due to its intersection with a proposed solar field project and previous conservation commission hearings.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 8/4/25
- 08/05/2025
- 31 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Blandford Select Board meeting, the primary focus was the ongoing debate over the staffing and funding for the water department, specifically concerning the water superintendent position. Discussions delved into budget constraints, role consolidation, and the implications of internal versus external hiring.
