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- Hampden County
- 3/10/25
- 03/10/2025
- 141 Minutes
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Overview: The Longmeadow Select Board meeting on March 10, 2025, delved into issues concerning the town’s fiscal management, focusing on the school department’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 and the introduction of a new automated curbside recycling system.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/25/25
- 02/25/2025
- 65 Minutes
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Overview: The Longmeadow School Committee meeting primarily focused on the contentious issue of cell phone use within schools, driven by mixed feedback from staff, parents, and students. The meeting also addressed the development of a new middle school facility, ongoing projects, and budget planning.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/24/25
- 02/24/2025
- 153 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Longmeadow Select Board meeting, discussions centered on revising the town’s tree bylaw to improve tree management and protect public trees, as well as addressing the dire state of Shaker Road with plans for an upcoming resurfacing project.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 133 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Longmeadow School Committee, the members engaged in a detailed examination of the financial and logistical considerations surrounding the installation of synthetic turf versus natural grass fields for the new school. This debate emerged as a focal point due to its implications on budget, maintenance, and community preferences. The discussion revealed that while synthetic turf might demand higher initial investments, it could offer long-term savings and practicality, especially given the expected heavy use of the fields by various school sports teams.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/11/25
- 02/11/2025
- 20 Minutes
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Overview: The Longmeadow School Committee approved the fiscal year 2026 school department budget, totaling $44,852,800, with a general fund allocation of $41,047,573.64, to be presented at the annual town meeting. Despite the approval, committee members expressed concerns over insufficient state Chapter 70 Aid failing to meet rising educational costs, placing increased financial pressure on local funding sources.
