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- Hampden County
- 9/9/24
- 09/10/2024
- 119 Minutes
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Overview: The Hampden Board of Selectmen meeting on September 9, 2024, was marked by discussions on a variety of topics, including a zoning change request from Great Horse, the appointment of a new firefighter, senior center renovations, and employee benefits.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 8/28/24
- 08/29/2024
- 34 Minutes
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Overview: The Hampden Planning Board meeting on August 28, 2024, focused primarily on the complexities surrounding the potential use of eminent domain for Kibby Lane’s road acceptance and approved a home occupation permit for a Reiki practice.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 8/26/24
- 08/27/2024
- 83 Minutes
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Overview: The Hampden Board of Selectmen convened on August 26, 2024, to deliberate on public safety equipment funding, bridge replacement logistics, and other community concerns. The meeting, held in the Townhouse Auditorium, saw discussions about a substantial budget shortfall for police bulletproof vests and the implications of a grant for the Main Street Bridge project.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 8/21/24
- 08/22/2024
- 95 Minutes
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Overview: The Hampden Conservation Commission’s recent meeting was primarily focused on the Eastbrook Bridge replacement project, a significant infrastructure endeavor that has been in development for approximately three years. The project, driven by a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant, aims to replace the existing structurally deficient Main Street Bridge at Eastbrook with a new structure that meets Massachusetts stream crossing standards.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 8/14/24
- 08/19/2024
- 73 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hampden Planning Board approved a six-month moratorium on the construction and operation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) due to concerns over safety, health, and environmental implications. The moratorium was deemed necessary to study and establish regulations needed to protect the town, especially considering the limitations of the local fire department in handling large-scale incidents related to battery storage.
