Task Force sets final public forum date and moves to financing phase. The Future Building Use Task Force designated September 12 as its last community forum before drafting its final recommendation on municipal building uses. Chair Paul Dunkerley reported positive feedback from a recent
Longmeadow Tree Committee completes spring planting initiative with 100 trees. The Tree Warden reported that all 100 trees scheduled for spring 2026 planting have been completed, with contractors providing summer watering and new trees being added to the town's Tree Inventory. Fall 2026 planting
Longmeadow library renovation could run $14.8 million to $18.7 million.
Select Board approves committee reappointments and receives renovation presentations. Chair Dan Zwirko and the four-member board voted unanimously to reappoint Matthew Schoen, Augusto Bairos, and William Welch to the Audit Committee, Board of Assessors, and Community Preservation Committee,
Future Building Task Force votes unanimously to advance Old Town Hall proposal. The Longmeadow Future Building Use Task Force unanimously approved forwarding its recommendation to place the Old Town Hall facility out to a Future Use Proposal, which will be presented to the Select Board on August
Conservation Commission approves Wolf Swamp dumping gate and Grinspoon land offer. Chair John Bresnahan moved the Commission to authorize not more than $4,000 from the Wetlands Protection Fund for a gate at Wolf Swamp Field's southeastern end, passing 6-0 by roll call. The same chair also advanced
Longmeadow task force advances Old Town Hall recommendations for Selectboard review. The Future Building Use Task Force voted unanimously to approve prior minutes and prepared formal recommendations on the historic building's future use for an August 17 Selectboard presentation. The discussion
Select Board extends Town Manager Simmons' contract to 2029, appoints seven to boards. The Longmeadow Select Board unanimously ratified a three-year employment contract extension for Town Manager Lyn Simmons running through June 30, 2029, citing her high performance evaluations. The board appointed
The Longmeadow Parks and Recreation Commission approved June minutes in a brief operational session. Director Jarvis reported higher early-season pool attendance and confirmed a July 21 ribbon cutting for the Bliss Playground. The Commission reviewed a draft survey on sponsored sport field usage
Longmeadow Tree Committee accepts protection bylaw for departmental review. The Tree Committee approved a draft protection bylaw for advancement to the Department of Public Works and Town Manager, with timing for Town Meeting presentation to be determined upon completion of internal review. The
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