East Longmeadow Planning Board Deliberates Zoning Amendments for Kennels and Solar Panels

Overview: The East Longmeadow Planning Board’s recent meeting focused on significant zoning amendments, particularly concerning commercial kenneling and solar panel installations. The board discussed proposals to allow kenneling in industrial zones under special permits and sought to clarify regulations for ground-mounted solar arrays to ensure clear and enforceable guidelines.

East Longmeadow School Committee Approves Comprehensive Policy Revisions on Equity and Non-Discrimination

Overview: The East Longmeadow School Committee meeting saw the approval of significant policy revisions aimed at enhancing non-discrimination and equity within the school district, alongside discussions on electric buses, a potential shift in eighth-grade field trip venues, and the search for a new Director of Student Support Services.

East Longmeadow Town Council Revokes Elm Crest Country Club Liquor License Amid Non-Compliance Issues

Overview: The East Longmeadow Town Council, in its recent meeting, addressed matters including the revocation of Elm Crest Country Club’s liquor license due to persistent non-compliance issues, updates on construction projects, and parking regulations around the new high school.

East Longmeadow Pool Project Nears Critical Milestone with 60% Construction Documents Completed

Overview: The East Longmeadow Pool Building Committee convened to discuss advancements in the pool project, including reaching the 60% construction document milestone and reaffirming the budget stability. These developments are crucial as they move closer to the project’s substantial completion date set for July 2026, coinciding with the high school’s opening.

East Longmeadow Plans for Future Growth and Local Business Support

Overview: In a recent East Longmeadow Planning Board meeting, topics discussed included the request for a special permit for a bubble tea cafe, the town’s efforts to streamline the permitting process, the creation of a map of undevelopable flag lots, and the potential establishment of a bylaw for flag lots. Additionally, the board deliberated on improvements to land use regulations and a review of permits, the proposal of a drone ordinance, and the creation of a zoning enforcement officer position.