Hampden Select Board Discusses Police Chief Search Amid Leadership Transition and Facility Management Challenges

Overview: The Hampden Select Board convened on June 24, 2025, to address issues such as the impending retirement of Police Chief Trum, the search for his successor, and the need for a full-time facilities manager to handle the town’s operational demands. The meeting also covered updates on regional dispatch agreements, facility upgrades, and the approval of a significant lease amendment for solar energy production.

Hampden Conservation Commission Grants Time Extension for Environmental Remediation at Summers Road Property

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hampden Conservation Commission granted a three-year extension to property owner Eric on Summers Road for environmental remediation efforts. This decision was part of a broader conversation that also tackled unauthorized land clearing at South Ridge Estates and introduced a new associate member to the commission.

Hampden Tackles Key Police Leadership Transition Amidst Broader Community Concerns

Overview: The Hampden Board of Selectmen engaged in a multifaceted meeting on June 9, 2025, addressing issues ranging from the impending retirement of the police chief and a sergeant, to evaluating the compliance requirements of the town’s long-standing summer programs. Other discussions included financial adjustments at the town’s transfer station and negotiations regarding the town’s cable television agreement.

Hampden Explores Infrastructure Upgrades Amid Environmental and Budgetary Challenges

Overview: The Hampden Board of Selectmen meeting on May 27, 2025, focused heavily on infrastructure challenges, specifically concerning aging bridges and climate change resilience, while also addressing police department personnel matters.

Hampden Confronts Persistent E. Coli Contamination and Infrastructure Challenges at Board Meeting

Overview: At the Hampden Board of Selectmen meeting held on May 19, 2025, discussions primarily revolved around ongoing environmental and infrastructure issues, including E. coli contamination in local waterways, stormwater management, and road maintenance plans. Key topics included the town’s efforts to address pollution in the Scantic River and the challenges of maintaining and improving local infrastructure under financial constraints.