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- Hampden County
- 1/14/25
- 01/14/2025
- 57 Minutes
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Overview: The Longmeadow School Committee meeting on January 14, 2025, brought to light a significant data breach involving PowerSchool, affecting both staff and student data across the district. Additionally, the meeting covered a range of topics including new school improvement plans, updates on a middle school building project, and a change in graduation requirements following recent statewide elections.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 1/13/25
- 01/14/2025
- 41 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Southwick Council on Aging’s recent meeting delved into enhancing senior dining experiences, addressing budget concerns, and planning a new gym facility. Key discussions included a push for varied meal options, updates on gym equipment for seniors, and financial matters related to staff salaries and classroom expenses.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 1/13/25
- 01/13/2025
- 147 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Westfield School Committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the potential funding and construction of a new comprehensive high school, with concerns raised about the community’s financial capacity to support such an endeavor. The deadline for funding application was emphasized as April 11th, prompting urgent deliberations on whether to proceed with the application this year. The committee explored the possibility of combining existing high schools to enhance educational opportunities and address redundancy in staffing.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 1/13/25
- 01/14/2025
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals meeting focused on several variance requests, with attention given to Richard Paxton’s proposal to construct a garage at his property on Fenton Drive. The board grappled with balancing zoning regulations, neighborhood aesthetics, and the practical needs of applicants. Discussions also touched on wetland considerations for another project and brief updates on accessory dwelling units.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 1/9/25
- 01/10/2025
- 77 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Southwick Lake Management Committee meeting addressed several issues, with a focus on water quality and dredging projects. The committee discussed the allocation of approximately $800,000 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the design work related to dredging the canal and Great Brook. This funding is now secured, and a consultant has been engaged for the design phase.
