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Hampden Planning Board Approves Home Occupation Permit, Advances Solar Bylaw

HAMPDEN — May 13, 2026 — Hampden Planning Board approves craft vendor's home occupation permit and pushes solar bylaw toward October Town Meeting. The board unanimously approved a home occupation permit for Cecile Richard of 24 Turnwood Drive, who makes and sells crafts at off-site fairs with no customer

Hampden Planning Board Approves Home Occupation Permit, Advances Solar Bylaw

HAMPDEN — May 13, 2026 — Hampden Planning Board approves craft vendor's home occupation permit and pushes solar bylaw toward October Town Meeting. The board unanimously approved a home occupation permit for Cecile Richard of 24 Turnwood Drive, who makes and sells crafts at off-site fairs with no customer

Conservation Commission Orders Independent Review of Nelson Street Wetland Boundary

EAST LONGMEADOW — May 13, 2026 — East Longmeadow Conservation Commission votes to seek independent peer review of a disputed wetland delineation at 0 Nelson Street. At the May 13 meeting, member Thomas O'Brien said vegetation, soil, and water conditions he observed during a site visit showed wetlands "clearly

Southwick Select Board Allocates $1.5 Million for Roads, Approves Lieutenant Promotion

SOUTHWICK — May 11, 2026 — Southwick Select Board approves more than $1.5 million in road and drainage projects at pre-election meeting. The board voted unanimously Monday to allocate $590,000 for the Ed Holcomb Road pavement reclamation project, $135,000 for South Longyard Road drainage repairs replacing a prior

Southwick Assessors Table $275,000 Overlay Transfer, Demand Reassessment Funding Commitment

SOUTHWICK — May 11, 2026 — Southwick assessors unanimously table a $275,000 overlay transfer, demanding reassessment commitments before releasing funds. The Board of Assessors voted 3-0 at its May 11 meeting to hold the release of roughly $275,000 in unencumbered overlay surplus from fiscal years 2021 and 2022, after

Southwick Assessors Table $275,000 Overlay Transfer, Demand Reassessment Funding Commitment

SOUTHWICK — May 11, 2026 — Southwick assessors unanimously table a $275,000 overlay transfer, demanding reassessment commitments before releasing funds. The Board of Assessors voted 3-0 at its May 11 meeting to hold the release of roughly $275,000 in unencumbered overlay surplus from fiscal years 2021 and 2022, after

Southwick Council on Aging Defends Movie Theater Purchase, Cuts Newsletter Mailing Costs

SOUTHWICK — May 11, 2026 — Southwick's Council on Aging publicly defended a newly installed mini movie theater and laid out its full budget structure at its May 11 meeting. Chair and Director Paula told the board that the theater — six reclining chairs purchased for $999 per set on Amazon

Southwick Council on Aging Defends Movie Theater Purchase, Cuts Newsletter Mailing Costs

SOUTHWICK — May 11, 2026 — Southwick's Council on Aging publicly defended a newly installed mini movie theater and laid out its full budget structure at its May 11 meeting. Chair and Director Paula told the board that the theater — six reclining chairs purchased for $999 per set on Amazon

Palmer Town Council approves $73,000 in police gear, tables retiree health insurance overhaul

PALMER — May 11, 2026 — Palmer Town Council approves $73,000 in police equipment and defers retiree health insurance overhaul to June. The council unanimously approved three free-cash expenditures Monday: $18,000 for 10 additional patrol rifles (Resolution 2026-24), $43,931.98 to replace the department's aging

School Committee Approves Costa Rica Exchange Trip, Defers Pool and Gala Votes

EAST LONGMEADOW — May 11, 2026 — East Longmeadow School Committee unanimously approves Costa Rica student exchange, defers pool and gala decisions. The committee voted 5-0 at its May 11 meeting to authorize an East Longmeadow High School student exchange trip to Haredia, Costa Rica from April 18 to April 25,

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