Hampden Board of Selectmen Grapple with School Infrastructure and Budget Challenges

Overview: The Hampden Board of Selectmen meeting on March 24, 2025, highlighted concerns regarding school infrastructure and budget constraints. Key discussions involved the contentious handling of the Wilberham Middle School’s ventilation issues, budget strains, and the town’s preparation for upcoming financial assessments.

Firefighter Pay and Classification Overhaul Takes Center Stage at Hampden Board of Selectmen Meeting

Overview: The Hampden Board of Selectmen meeting focused on discussions surrounding the pay rates, classification, and budgetary concerns for the town’s fire department. The meeting addressed discrepancies in firefighter compensation, proposals for updating pay grades, and the need for a review of the town’s salary structures. The selectmen also tackled budget allocations for various town departments, debated the necessity of equipment purchases, and discussed upcoming projects and meetings.

Hampden Selectmen Deliberate on Cost-Sharing for Regional School and Ambulance Contract Details

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hampden Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health tackled issues, including the regional school district agreement and the ambulance service contract.

Hampden Board of Selectmen Discusses Infrastructure Upgrades and Budget Challenges

Overview: The recent meeting of the Hampden Board of Selectmen focused on infrastructure upgrades for the Senior Center, budgetary concerns related to regional assessments, and potential financial strategies for the town’s future projects.

Hampden Board of Selectmen Approves Opting Out of Early Voting by Mail for May Election

Overview: The Hampden Board of Selectmen convened to address issues affecting the town, including a decision to opt out of early voting by mail for the upcoming municipal election, budgetary considerations for the police department, and various capital projects for the local school district. This meeting brought together voices from different departments to discuss financial challenges, staffing needs, and community priorities.