Longmeadow Sustainability Committee plans code promotion, hears Big Y update. The Energy and Sustainability Committee approved April minutes and discussed promotions for the Specialized Opt-in Code through a September Pride Day booth and water bill insert; Andrea Chasen and Elizabeth Bone will
The Longmeadow Recycling Commission moved to improve waste-separation practices through battery training and tonnage initiatives. The seven-member body unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and prioritized developing signage at the recycling center and swap shop focusing on battery, pizza box,
The Future Building Use Task Force unanimously approved a community engagement plan to gather resident input on the potential reuse of three municipal buildings through public forums and an online survey. The seven-member board, including Paul Dunkerley, Leonard Shaker, Sara Gregg, Earl Godfrey,
Longmeadow Select Board names Shelly Maynard-DeWolf to oversee new Town Manager Budget Task Force. Vice Chair Maynard-DeWolf was unanimously appointed in a 4-0 vote. The Board also unanimously approved a commemorative letter for the 250th Anniversary Time Capsule. Town Manager Lyn Simmons received
Longmeadow Future Building Use Task Force refines strategic analysis and community engagement plans. With eight members present, David Lipke presented a strategic categories analysis model and committed to refining it for a vote at the next meeting. Paul Dunkerly and Sara Gregg presented a
Longmeadow Conservation Commission approves boulders at Gasek Farm and Amtrak herbicide permit. The Commission voted 6-1 to purchase four boulders for approximately $300 to place at Gasek Farm's southwestern corner to discourage vehicle access. Chair John Bresnahan noted Police and Fire Departments
Council on Aging approves FY27 budget with increased support staff. The board, chaired by Candace Serafino with Vice Chair Sandra Macfadyen and Secretary Judith DeLong, approved the FY27 budget with level-funded nutrition services and increased support staff positions, incorporating revolving funds
Tree Committee advances Arboretum planning on Town Green and Tree Bylaw revision. The Committee approved next-steps planning for the Arboretum, requiring a minimum of 25 tree species; funding was secured at Town Meeting but cannot be expended until the next fiscal year. Chair Kathryn Kucab
Longmeadow Select Board adopts long-delayed hazard mitigation plan and directs solar credit cash-out.
Longmeadow Select Board unanimously adopts comprehensive natural hazard mitigation plan after four years of community planning. The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 received FEMA approval in May 2026, concluding a process initiated by a Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency notice in
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