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Southwick LEPC Votes in New Secretary, Flags June Race Weekend EMS Crunch

Southwick's Local Emergency Planning Committee flagged an EMS coverage conflict for the June 7 Ironman triathlon after the Loretta Lynn Qualifier motocross event grew from a regional to an Eastern Seaboard qualifier on the same weekend, drawing an estimated 3,000 participants.

Southwick Capital Committee Backs Fire Truck, Roll-Off Truck in Full Project Sweep

Southwick Capital Expenditure Committee clears nine projects for town meeting, including a $400,000 roll-off truck and a fire truck warrant article.

Holyoke Bike-Ped Committee Eyes Summer Rides, Flats-to-Friendlys Route

HOLYOKE -- March 11, 2026, Holyoke's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee heard a pitch for the city's updated state climate resilience planning process and sketched out summer bike programming at its March 11 meeting. Yoni Glogower, city director of conservation and sustainability, presented the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness

Holyoke Finance Committee Rejects $21,000 Travel Transfer for Vegas Conference

HOLYOKE -- March 11, 2026, Holyoke Finance Committee unanimously rejects a $21,000 out-of-state travel transfer for a Tyler Technologies user conference. The committee voted to deny the transfer of funds from a pay assistance account to cover attendance at the annual conference, held this year at the Phoenician

Conservation Commission Continues Nelson Street Home Hearing, Orders Restoration Plan After Unpermitted Tree Clearing

EAST LONGMEADOW -- March 11, 2026, East Longmeadow Conservation Commission continues Nelson Street home hearing after unpermitted tree clearing stirs neighborhood outcry. The commission voted unanimously at its March 11 meeting to carry the Notice of Intent for a single-family home at 0 Nelson Street, filed by applicant Ted Pukowski,

Southwick Planning Board approves marina slips, delays Crepes Tea House outdoor dining vote

Southwick Planning Board unanimously approved expanded boat-slip permits for a Congamond Road marina while continuing a contested Crepes Tea House outdoor-dining hearing on a 4-1 vote.

Southwick Open Space Committee Approves Minutes, Plans Spring Maintenance at Two Properties

Southwick's Open Space and Management Committee plans spring invasive-species work and awaits a critical grant decision.

Southwick Open Space Committee Awaits Grant Approval to Fund OSRP Planning Contract

Southwick's Open Space Land Management Committee advanced a state grant application to fund a $25,000 Pioneer Valley Planning Commission contract for drafting the town's updated Open Space and Recreation Plan.

Southwick Library Trustees Approve Policy Updates, Secure Extra Electricity Funds

Southwick Library trustees approved a suite of policy updates and confirmed a $12,500 electricity budget supplement at their March 10 meeting.

Brimfield Select Board Backs Low-Cost Animal Control Tier, Tables $25,000 Legal Transfer

Brimfield Select Board recommends lowest-cost animal control tier and tables a $25,000 legal reserve transfer.

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