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- Hampden County
- 2/4/25
- 02/05/2025
- 46 Minutes
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Overview: The East Longmeadow Planning Board convened on February 4, 2025, to tackle a range of issues, focusing heavily on the complexities of site plan reviews and special permits, with particular emphasis on traffic congestion concerns related to new developments. The board also examined procedural changes concerning appeals and discussed upcoming public hearings on zoning amendments and special permits.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/4/25
- 02/05/2025
- 60 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Planning Board meeting on February 4, 2025, addressed several topics, including a solar installation proposal by Loadstar Energy and ongoing discussions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Key highlights from the meeting included zoning complications for solar energy, permit issues for building on Sheep Pasture Road, and continued deliberations on ADU bylaws.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/3/25
- 02/04/2025
- 108 Minutes
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Overview: In a detailed meeting of the Hampden Board of Selectmen, the primary focus was on potential changes to veteran property tax exemptions following the Euro Act of 2024, alongside discussions about significant infrastructure projects, including the Main Street Bridge and stormwater management initiatives. The board deliberated on various clauses affecting veteran tax exemptions, weighing their financial impact on the town against the benefits provided to veterans and surviving families. Concurrently, infrastructure updates and conservation issues were addressed, highlighting the town’s approach to community planning and sustainability.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/3/25
- 02/03/2025
- 131 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Westfield School Committee meeting saw the approval of a significant donation from the Westfield West Springfield Elks Lodge No. 1481, valued at $6,818.21, to distribute 379 dictionaries to third-grade students. This donation, part of the Elks Dictionary Project, aims to enhance literacy by providing tangible educational resources to young students and was unanimously approved by the committee members present.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/3/25
- 02/03/2025
- 77 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Longmeadow residents voiced strong concerns at the Select Board meeting over the handling of property seizures for a major street project, questioning the transparency and fairness of the compensation process. The board also addressed appointments to the Board of Assessors, discussed health insurance trends, and considered potential changes to its capital planning committees.