Tree Committee plans 100-tree spring planting and schedules removal hearings. Tree Warden Leah Grigorov reported capital project funding will support 100 new trees this spring, with $32,000 from the operating budget allocated for 40 trees along Maple Road. The Committee scheduled a January 29
Longmeadow Select Board approves winter work exception for Eversource gas projects. The board unanimously endorsed a waiver of the town's Winter Work Moratorium, allowing Eversource to conduct natural gas line replacements on Birchwood and Massachusetts Avenue in a 5-0 vote. The motion was made by
Council on Aging Board launches nominating process for 2026 leadership elections. Board Chair Candace Serafino's term as chair expires this year, prompting the nominating committee to begin work on identifying candidates for a smooth transition. Adult Center Director Jim Leyden requested increased
Longmeadow hosts first EHSPHS advisory meeting, elects leadership. The Eastern Hampden Shared Public Health Services Advisory Group held its inaugural January 14 meeting and elected Health Director Ryan Paxton as chair and Jennifer Wolowicz as co-chair. The four-town collaborative (Longmeadow,
Longmeadow Recycling Commission unanimously approves enforcement measures to combat persistent cardboard overflow. The commission agreed by consensus to recommend signage changes, require identification checks for cardboard deliveries lacking town decals, and explore a secondary roll-off location
Longmeadow Conservation Commission issues Order of Conditions for Raspberry Brook repairs. Chair John Bresnahan led approval of infrastructure work on Longmeadow Street designed to address ongoing slope erosion, including three new catch basins and improved culvert structures, approved 4-0-1 with
Longmeadow Historic District Commission schedules February vote on tree tags. The commission reviewed a proposal from the Town Tree Committee to add educational plaques with QR codes to 15 trees on the Town Green as part of an arboretum project and set a February vote pending final design approval.
Longmeadow Community Preservation Committee approves five of six FY2026 applications totaling $396,015. Chair Steve Weiss led the panel through a public hearing on six applications requesting $422,814. The committee approved Community Pools Amenities Improvement ($180,000, reduced from the initial
Longmeadow Select Board unanimously extends Bottle Shop liquor license for pending transfer. The board approved the extension through February 2, 2026, in a special remote meeting. Chair Josh Levine recommended the action to allow time for the transfer application from Mega and Darsch Patel,
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
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