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Parks Commission seeks stricter oversight of sports group park plans

Parks Commission directs director to require sports groups seek approval for park improvements. Chair Berke raised the matter during discussion of the Sponsored Sport Association Standards' Capital Improvement Projects language; Director Jarvis confirmed Standard #5 is not mandated and agreed to

Energy committee plans Plastics People workshop for February

Energy committee plans Plastics People workshop for February. The committee coordinated a documentary film and panel discussion event scheduled for February 25, with Transitions covering film costs and Susan Waite, the town's municipal assistance coordinator, confirmed as a panelist to discuss

Planning Board Approves Site and Design Review Decision

Planning Board approves Site and Design Review decision on Williams Street property. The Board voted unanimously to approve the decision for Case #2025-0205-01 at 916 Williams Street after entering executive session to discuss anticipated litigation relative to the case. Town Counsel Jay Talerman

Board grants backyard chicken permit with June relocation deadline

Longmeadow approves backyard chicken permit with June 2026 relocation deadline. The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit to applicant Reza Salemi at 955 Maple Road to keep up to four backyard chickens initially, with authority to increase to ten upon relocating the coop to satisfy

Board of Health eliminates two permit types

Longmeadow Board of Health eliminates two permit types. The board unanimously approved discontinuing the methyl wood alcohol permit and milk permit, which generate minimal revenue and are no longer required by state law. Health Director Ryan Paxton noted approximately five wood alcohol permits