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Springfield Panel Hears Lanternfly Control Guidance
Springfield City Council committee heard a forestry briefing on the spotted lanternfly and other invasive pests threatening local trees and crops.
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Select Board Appoints Smeltzer to School Panel
Blandford's Select Board unanimously appointed Kathleen Smeltzer to the Gateway Regional School District School Committee, completing the regional panel's 14-member roster.
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Council Votes Down Immigration Policing Review
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."
Government · Select Board
Council votes to enable six new EMS paramedics
Agawam City Council voted 11-0 to accept two state statutes clearing the way for six new single-role paramedics.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Refers Zoning Rules To Hearing
Southwick's Select Board sent proposed zoning rules on data centers and battery storage to a Planning Board hearing.
Government · Select Board
Brimfield board awards tax title realtor contract
The Brimfield Select Board voted 3-0 to award a real estate brokerage contract to SR Commercial Realty, advancing the sale of a tax-title property, while tabling votes on other delinquent properties until the full five-member board is present.
Government · Select Board
Longmeadow wins $5 million grant for road corridor
Longmeadow lands its largest-ever state grant, $5 million for road upgrades. Town Manager Lyn Simmons told the Select Board the MassWorks award will fund construction along the Williams Street, Bliss Road, Bliss Court and Redfern Drive corridor, building on a $285,000 design grant from 2024.
Government · Select Board
Detective Outlines Senior Scam Tactics to Council
Springfield's Elder Affairs Committee heard that senior scams are growing more sophisticated while Greater Springfield Senior Services ignores elder abuse reports.
Government · Select Board
Board tables CAO contract revote over recusal
Southwick Select Board tables a revote on its Chief Administrative Officer's contract after a recusal dispute.
Government · Select Board
Select Board approves new Charter cable license
Hampden Select Board approves a new 10-year cable license with Charter after a three-year negotiation.
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