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Westfield Finance Committee approves body cameras, fire gear and $2.4M snow deficit

Westfield's Finance Committee approved four appropriations totaling more than $2.6 million at its May 27 session, headlined by a $124,380 transfer to fund 87 police body-worn cameras and a $2.43 million free cash draw to wipe out the DPW snow and ice deficit.

Southwick Master Plan Panel Closes First Action Item, Forwarding to Select Board

SOUTHWICK -- May 27, 2026, Southwick's Master Plan Implementation Committee unanimously closed its first tracked action item at a May 27 hybrid meeting. The committee voted to accept the Agricultural Commission's completion of Open Space item 1.4, which required organizing an annual open forum to educate

Holyoke Finance Committee Approves Transfers to Fund Flood Wall, Comptroller Role

HOLYOKE -- May 27, 2026, Holyoke Finance Committee approves $74,000 in transfers to close flood wall funding gap and advance finance modernization. The committee voted unanimously at its May 27 meeting on three separate $21,667 transfers from payroll surpluses in the outdoor works, fire, and police departments, pooling $65,

Hampden Planning Board Continues Salmar Realty Hearing, Sets Summer Schedule

HAMPDEN -- May 27, 2026, Hampden Planning Board continued its most active special permit case and mapped a three-meeting summer calendar at its May 27 session. The board voted unanimously to push Case 2026A, a dual application by Salmar Realty, LLC, for restaurant and retail special permits at 2 Summers

East Longmeadow School Committee Clears ELEAF Gala at New High School With Liquor License

EAST LONGMEADOW -- May 27, 2026, East Longmeadow School Committee clears path for community gala with alcohol at new high school. The committee voted 4-0 Monday to allow the East Longmeadow Education Advancement Foundation to host its annual winter fundraising gala at the new high school, subject to town counsel