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Conservation Commission defers votes as railroad safety study advances

Longmeadow Conservation Commission defers key votes while advancing railroad crossing safety study. Chair John Bresnahan convened the March 11 meeting without a quorum, tabling votes on an Eagle Scout knotweed removal project and a tree removal application, both continued to April. AECOM

Historic District Commission plans Local Certified Government resubmission, recruits new members

Longmeadow Historic District Commission regroups on failed certification. The commission unanimously approved its February 10 meeting minutes and discussed resubmitting its Local Certified Government application after learning that members must each provide individual "resumes" demonstrating

Select Board approves environmental purchasing policy, sets cart pricing

Longmeadow Select Board unanimously approves environmental purchasing policy, sets new cart fees. The board voted five to zero on two separate motions regarding trash and recycling pricing, with Vice Chair Shelly Maynard-DeWolf making both motions and Dan Zwirko seconding. The board also

Parks Commission discusses youth programs and spring field access challenges

The Parks and Recreation Commission heard reports on thriving youth programs while grappling with spring field space constraints. The Youth Track program reported 240 participants in 2025 with strong volunteer support, while Youth Cross Country reported 90 to 100 participants, though both face

Planning Board sets March 31 hearing for Williams Middle School

Longmeadow Planning Board schedules Williams Middle School hearing and advances ADU regulations. Chaired by Cheryl Thibodeau, the Board unanimously endorsed the Cooling Corridors Grant application for shade tree planting (5-0) and set a March 31st public hearing on the Williams Middle School Site