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- Hampden County
- 4/22/25
- 04/23/2025
- 17 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Southwick Community Preservation Committee meeting, members addressed an urgent request from the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District for funds to undertake a significant restoration project on the community track. The committee ultimately approved $100,000 towards the estimated $192,000 needed, acknowledging the track’s importance to the broader community beyond just school use. The decision followed a thorough discussion on whether the work constituted maintenance or restoration.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/22/25
- 04/23/2025
- 61 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent East Longmeadow Town Council meeting, members tackled issues including road maintenance challenges, the review of town fees, fines, and penalties, and initiatives to enhance public safety through community engagement and technology.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/17/25
- 04/17/2025
- 86 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Westfield City Council meeting on April 17, 2025, was dominated by discussions on fiscal challenges, particularly the city’s budget pressures, proposed tax increases, and debates over trash fees and marijuana ordinances.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/17/25
- 04/16/2025
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Blandford Select Board meeting, attention was given to the introduction of a new meeting structure aimed at improving interdepartmental communication and the decision to forgo mail-in voting for the upcoming local election due to budgetary constraints. Additionally, the board discussed updates on public participation guidelines and addressed several budget-related matters.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/17/25
- 04/22/2025
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The East Longmeadow Town Council meeting concentrated on revising various chapters of the local bylaws, with a particular focus on Chapters 55, 65, and 69, which cover the Council on Aging, cable access television, and emergency services. Key discussions included the need for consistent references to Massachusetts General Law (MGL), the alignment of responsibilities within the police and fire departments, and updates to reflect modern practices.
