East Longmeadow Planning Board Deliberates Zoning Amendments for Kennels and Solar Panels

Overview: The East Longmeadow Planning Board’s recent meeting focused on significant zoning amendments, particularly concerning commercial kenneling and solar panel installations. The board discussed proposals to allow kenneling in industrial zones under special permits and sought to clarify regulations for ground-mounted solar arrays to ensure clear and enforceable guidelines.

Southwick Planning Board Grapples with Dollar General Appeal and Open Space Delineation

Overview: The Southwick Planning Board met on August 20, 2024, to address several issues, including an appeal on a Dollar General project and the delineation of open spaces in development proposals. The hybrid meeting covered topics ranging from the review of telecommunications tower sites to the renovation of a multi-family dwelling, highlighting ongoing challenges in town planning and zoning compliance.

Longmeadow School Committee Addresses Mold Issue at Wolf Swamp School and Election Day Adjustments

Overview: The Longmeadow School Committee meeting on August 20, 2024, focused on several issues, including mold remediation at Wolf Swamp School, adjustments to the school calendar for Election Day, and updates on the middle school building project.

Holyoke School Committee Grapples with Chronic Absenteeism and Special Education Staffing Shortages

Overview: The Holyoke School Committee meeting on August 19, 2024, addressed issues, including chronic absenteeism, special education staffing shortages, and the implementation of strategic plans for early literacy and local control.

Southwick Conservation Commission Deliberates on Tree Cutting on Foster Road and Dock Regulations

Overview: The Southwick Conservation Commission’s recent meeting focused on a variety of issues, including tree cutting concerns on Foster Road, regulatory compliance for a single-family home construction, and the complexities surrounding dock placements on shared waterfront access.