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Southwick Master Plan Panel Reports 17 of 20 Action Items Approved, Confronts Records Gap

SOUTHWICK — June 2, 2026 — Southwick's Master Plan Implementation Committee reviewed historic preservation priorities and confronted a years-long gap in its official meeting records at its June 2 meeting. A member substituting for regular chair Dave Spina reported that 17 of the first 20 master plan action items

Southwick Board of Health Blocks Tulhamer Lane Building Permit Until New Septic System Designed

SOUTHWICK — June 2, 2026 — Southwick Board of Health unanimously blocks building permit on Tulhamer Lane, citing septic system in groundwater. The board voted three to zero at its June 2 meeting to require property owner Anatoly Odishov to submit new septic plans — including a newly designed system — before the health

Holyoke Council Sends Rent Stabilization Resolution, Data Center Ban to Committee

HOLYOKE — June 2, 2026 — Holyoke City Council referred a rent stabilization resolution and a proposed data center ban to committee after extended debate at its June 2 meeting. More than a dozen residents testified in favor of the rent stabilization resolution co-sponsored by Councilors Rick Purcell and Gina Tallheimer,

Chicopee Council Unanimously Approves $4.76 Million to Buy Downtown School Offices Building

CHICOPEE — June 2, 2026 — Chicopee City Council unanimously approved a $4.76 million financing package to purchase 219-225 Exchange Street as the new home for the school department's administrative offices, ending an approximately $285,000 annual rental at Dulong Circle. The council voted 13-0 on three

Chicopee Council Unanimously Approves $4.76 Million to Buy Downtown School Offices Building

CHICOPEE — June 2, 2026 — Chicopee City Council unanimously approved a $4.76 million financing package to purchase 219-225 Exchange Street as the new home for the school department's administrative offices, ending an approximately $285,000 annual rental at Dulong Circle. The council voted 13-0 on three

Holyoke City Council Grills Finance and DPW Chiefs at Second Budget Hearing

Holyoke City Council questioned department heads on staffing gaps, reorganization savings, and rising public works costs at its second fiscal year 27 budget hearing Monday.

Southwick Select Board Reorganizes, Sets Transfer Station Fees and Hires Police Officer

SOUTHWICK — June 1, 2026 — Southwick Select Board reorganizes, hires a police officer, and raises transfer station sticker fees to $195. The board elected Doug Moglin as chair, Russ Anderson as vice chair, and Joe Deedy as clerk in its first meeting following the spring town election, then voted 3-0

Southwick Select Board Reorganizes, Sets Transfer Station Fees and Hires Police Officer

SOUTHWICK — June 1, 2026 — Southwick Select Board reorganizes, hires a police officer, and raises transfer station sticker fees to $195. The board elected Doug Moglin as chair, Russ Anderson as vice chair, and Joe Deedy as clerk in its first meeting following the spring town election, then voted 3-0

Southwick Conservation Commission Approves South Loomis Subdivision Stormwater Plan With $15,000 Bond

SOUTHWICK — June 1, 2026 — Southwick Conservation Commission unanimously approved a stormwater management plan for a four-lot subdivision at 6 South Loomis Street, setting a $15,000 performance bond. Philippe Cravo of Arlevec Associates presented a two-bioretention-basin design that had completed a full peer-review cycle with consultant

Blandford Select Board Approves Appointments, Authorizes Treasurer RFP Release

BLANDFORD — June 1, 2026 — Blandford Select Board clears slate of appointments and authorizes treasurer RFP ahead of annual town meeting. At the June 1 meeting, the board unanimously appointed Christina Ferreira as town administrator, Kim Berklin to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Doug Emo as Watson Park groundskeeper, Jennifer Girard

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