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- 10/28/24
- 10/29/2024
- 40 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Southwick Select Board established a sister city relationship with the Parish of Southwick in West Sussex, UK, while addressing community concerns over short-term rentals and enforcing compliance on local code violations. The board also handled routine administrative matters, including library and police donations and election officer appointments.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 10/28/24
- 10/29/2024
- 24 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals recently convened to discuss updates on procedural guidelines for meetings and to address new zoning regulations concerning Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADUs). The meeting, held on October 28th, featured significant dialogue on streamlining public comment periods and adapting to new state regulations that could impact local zoning practices.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 10/28/24
- 10/29/2024
- 47 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The East Longmeadow School Committee meeting focused on topics including the impact of renovations on concession operations at the stadium, cost-saving measures for a major construction project, and potential changes to zoning bylaws related to signage.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 10/24/24
- 10/28/2024
- 42 Minutes
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- Routine
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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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
