HAMPDEN — May 20, 2026 — Hampden Conservation Commission orders wetland restoration and splits on farm-exemption inquiry at May 20 meeting. The commission voted unanimously to require a formal revegetation plan and reinstallation of permanent wetland markers at a residential property where wetland delineator Steve reported finding unauthorized clearing, grading, and

EAST LONGMEADOW — May 20, 2026 — East Longmeadow assessors deny Tesla Lease Trust motor vehicle excise abatement and launch state-mandated property inspections. The Board of Assessors voted 3-0 at its May 20 meeting to deny an excise abatement for Tesla Lease Trust on a 2023 bill, the only contested

EAST LONGMEADOW — May 20, 2026 — East Longmeadow assessors deny Tesla Lease Trust motor vehicle excise abatement and launch state-mandated property inspections. The Board of Assessors voted 3-0 at its May 20 meeting to deny an excise abatement for Tesla Lease Trust on a 2023 bill, the only contested

Longmeadow Select Board adopts long-delayed hazard mitigation plan and directs solar credit cash-out.

SOUTHWICK — May 19, 2026 — Southwick's Select Board previewed 24 warrant articles across a Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting, both scheduled for the evening of May 19. Select Board Chair Diane Gale and Chief Administrative Officer Nicole Parker presented the lineup, which includes a request to purchase

HOLYOKE — May 19, 2026 — Holyoke City Council voted 10-3 to scrap its supermajority ordinance rule and unanimously greenlit a redevelopment permit for the long-vacant Kmart Plaza. The council amended Chapter 2, Section 9 of its Code of Ordinances to require only a simple majority of the 13-member

HOLYOKE — May 19, 2026 — Holyoke City Council voted 10-3 to scrap its supermajority ordinance rule and unanimously greenlit a redevelopment permit for the long-vacant Kmart Plaza. The council amended Chapter 2, Section 9 of its Code of Ordinances to require only a simple majority of the 13-member

SOUTHWICK — May 18, 2026 — Southwick Conservation Commission unanimously approves Tannery Road culvert NOI and amended Berkshire Avenue retaining wall plan. The board voted Monday to close the public hearing and approve Notice of Intent file 292-0438 for a DPW culvert replacement on Tannery Road after consultant Niamh Duffy of

SOUTHWICK — May 18, 2026 — Southwick Board of Health votes to condemn occupied but unfinished home at 85 Granville Road. The board voted 2-0 at its May 18 public hearing to issue a condemnation order barring homeowner Mina Gupta and her six-year-old son from residing at the property,

HOLYOKE — May 18, 2026 — Holyoke council committee unanimously clears the way to demolish the long-vacant former Kmart building at 2201 Northampton Street. The Development and Government Relations Committee voted 5-0 Monday to grant a special permit to Cypress Acquisitions LLC, a subsidiary of Dallas-based retail developer Cypress