The Ludlow Planning Board unanimously approved six separate permit and waiver requests at its October 8 meeting, highlighted by a finding that the 425 Center Street fuel station's 2017 special permit was never signed.
Southwick's Lake Management Committee approved September minutes 6-0 with one abstention and locked in a 23-acre hydrilla treatment for October 13.
The Ludlow Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a new West Street home and received warnings about Eversource's proposed WT11 transmission corridor project.
The Ludlow Board of Health postponed a decision on cutting the town's $500 annual body art establishment fee. Board members Antonio Tavares and Lauren Yelinek met without Chair Kelly Lamas, who was absent, and reviewed a staff cost analysis putting the actual renewal cost between $355 and $450.
Holyoke's Public Service Committee advanced five nominees to a newly combined Historical Commission and tabled a sixth. Councilor Gerry Graney and the committee chair voted 2-0 on each confirmation, with Councilor Devine, who was absent, submitting a written statement backing all the appointees.
Hampden's open space committee reviewed draft state maps and survey data and set a Nov. 17 forum to shape its Open Space and Recreation Plan.
The Old Town House Committee rehearsed how to present three non-binding warrant articles on Hampden's vacant former town hall before an October 13 Advisory Committee hearing.
The Chicopee City Council voted 9-4 to reject sending local immigration policing practices to its Public Safety Committee. Councilor Jessica Avery and Councilor Arriaga sponsored the referral, with Avery saying residents want to know "where's the money's coming from."
The Southwick Planning Board approved a special permit, site plan and stormwater permit for a marijuana cultivation facility at 34 Granville Road, calling it the town's first such operation.
Southwick's Board of Health set an October 20 hearing on a septic variance for a marijuana cultivation facility after the applicant missed the abutter-notice deadline.
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