Government

Future Building Use Task Force advances building evaluation work. The task force unanimously approved prior April meeting minutes with nine members present and moved forward with its assessment of municipal buildings, with Chair Paul Dunkerly introducing a strategic categories proposal developed by

Longmeadow Planning Board rejects recommendation for side-yard solar zoning amendment. All five members voted unanimously against recommending Citizen Petition #2026-1 to Annual Town Meeting, which would have allowed solar panels in side yards of residence zones. Curt Freedman presented the

Finance Committee votes 4-2 to maintain opposition to $8.6 million fiber appropriation. Chair Erica Weida presented analysis showing total construction costs estimated between $25.7 million and $30 million, with proposed subscriber rates ranging from $83 to $149 monthly depending on take rates. The

Select Board votes to order dangerous dog euthanized after unprovoked attack and threats. Following a public hearing with sworn testimony from Animal Control Officer Marty-Lee Caramante, the board voted 5-0 to declare a dog named Sassy dangerous and ordered its euthanasia. The dog attacked a