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- Hampden County
- 10/24/24
- 10/28/2024
- 42 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent meeting of the Hampden Board of Selectmen, discussions were dominated by funding necessities for the Thornton Burgess School reoccupation and the potential repurposing of the town hall. The board weighed a proposed $200,000 funding allocation for necessary upgrades to the Thornton Burgess School, including electrical and plumbing improvements as well as bathroom renovations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The absence of a “change of use” designation for the building meant that certain costly code requirements, such as a sprinkler system, could be bypassed, provided no major renovations occur.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 10/23/24
- 10/24/2024
- 86 Minutes
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Overview: The Hampden Planning Board meeting saw discussions on a variety of issues, with attention given to a delayed decision on a special permit application for a common driveway and debates over accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. The board agreed to postpone the public hearing on Gram Construction’s application for a common driveway on Highland Circle and South Main Road until February 2025, citing the need for additional documentation and consultations on drainage and soil calculations. Simultaneously, the board tackled complex concerns surrounding ADU regulations, including parking, water supply, and short-term rental implications.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 142 Minutes
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Overview: The Longmeadow School Committee meeting focused on discussions about the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and a state ballot question proposing to eliminate the requirement for passing MCAS as a condition for high school graduation. The committee voted unanimously to support this repeal. Additionally, updates on school initiatives, including a Middle School building project and upcoming international student exchanges, were discussed.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 10/21/24
- 10/22/2024
- 57 Minutes
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Overview: The Blandford Select Board meeting addressed financial challenges, including budget shortfalls for ongoing engineering projects and necessary maintenance tasks on town properties. Key topics included a $100,000 grant for a bridge project on Beach Hill with unbudgeted expenses and the need for a structured maintenance plan for town parks and properties.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 10/21/24
- 10/22/2024
- 79 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Southwick Conservation Commission, discussions included the classification of a stream as intermittent, contentious dock permit issues, and compliance concerns related to conservation restrictions. The Commission addressed the need for accurate documentation and adherence to environmental laws, while also highlighting the importance of communicating conservation restrictions to future property owners.
