East Longmeadow Planning Board Approves Waivers for Murphy’s Nutrition and Endorses New Parcel Plan

Overview: At the recent East Longmeadow Planning Board meeting, members approved several waivers for Murphy’s Nutrition, a restaurant located on Harkness Access, and endorsed a new plan of land for a property on Allen Street. The special permit for Murphy’s Nutrition, acquired by Casey Ron Kelly, allows the continuation of operations without changes to its existing parking plan or floor layout, granting waivers for both. The board also assessed a plan to create two new parcels on Allen Street, approving the division while marking a remaining section as unbuildable.

East Longmeadow Planning Board Approves Zoning Bylaw Changes Amid Vehicle Sale Discussions

Overview: In a recent meeting, the East Longmeadow Planning Board approved changes to zoning bylaws facilitating the operation of massage therapy businesses and tackled the regulation of vehicle sales on private property. The board also addressed appointments to the design review committee and discussed updates from the planning department, emphasizing zoning enforcement and future infrastructure projects.

East Longmeadow Planning Board Discusses Estate Planning and Legal Document Necessities

Overview: In a recent East Longmeadow Planning Board meeting, the focus was on the critical importance of estate planning and the preparation of legal documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives. Key discussions included the necessity for updated legal documents to manage assets and medical decisions effectively, highlighting the potential complications and financial burdens of probate when such documents are absent or outdated.

East Longmeadow Planning Board Approves Veterans Memorial Alterations Amid Rising Costs

Overview: The East Longmeadow Planning Board held a meeting on March 4, 2025, during which they approved minor alterations to the Veterans Memorial on North Main Street due to budgetary constraints, discussed an amendment to a special permit for Tals Asian Cuisine, and addressed concerns about vehicle sales on residential properties, among other matters.

East Longmeadow Planning Board Approves Zoning Change for Assisted Living Facility

Overview: The East Longmeadow Planning Board convened to address community development proposals, including a zoning bylaw amendment to allow assisted living facilities in the Industrial Garden Parkway zoning district and discussions on streamlining regulations for massage therapists. Noteworthy approvals were granted, signaling progress in local business and community service expansion.