Southwick Select Board Advances Town Development and Maintenance Initiatives

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Southwick Select Board focused on initiatives aimed at enhancing the town’s infrastructure, economic development, and maintenance of public facilities. The board approved grant applications for significant infrastructure projects, discussed the results of a local business survey, and debated the restructuring of the town’s maintenance departments.

East Longmeadow Board Health Meeting Tackles Waste Management

Overview: The East Longmeadow Board of Health meeting held on June 3rd, 2024, covered a range of important community health topics, with a strong focus on waste management and the approval of new fees for waste disposal site permits. Deliberations included the recommendation of a $500 site assessment technical fee and a $250 annual waste disposal site permit fee to the Town Council, updates on recycling and trash disposal protocols, and discussions about environmental health concerns such as vector-borne diseases.

Hampden Board Addresses Stormwater Management and Town Development

Overview: The recent Hampden Board of Selectmen meeting centered on stormwater management challenges and town development issues, with discussions on regulatory impacts, financial strategies, and infrastructure projects. One notable matter was the town’s stormwater management program, as presented by Tyan Bond, focusing on compliance with permit requirements and addressing pollution in local waterways.

East Longmeadow School Committee Focuses on Solar Panels and Campus Security

Overview: The East Longmeadow School Committee recently engaged in multifaceted discussions surrounding the implementation of solar panels on the school’s roof, the installation of gates for campus security, and various aspects of school infrastructure and design. Notably, the conversation centered on the visibility, budget constraints, and long-term costs associated with the solar panels, as well as the operational aspects, including the potential for additional panels on the pool structure and the use of high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) panels.

East Longmeadow Assessor’s Meeting Focuses on Property Valuations

Overview: The East Longmeadow Board of Assessors meeting, held on May 29th, centered on the town’s financial and property assessment issues, including a motor vehicle excise commitment and updates on property valuations and assessments for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also addressed the awarding of a five-year contract for revaluation services and the submission of income and expense forms for commercial properties.