Tree Warden Leah Wallner denies removal of two pin oaks amid construction dispute. The two trees, measuring 28 and 29 inches in diameter at 32 Longmeadow Street, were proposed for removal by MassDOT due to construction work that would cause significant root damage within two to five feet of the
Energy Committee pursues specialized opt-in building code adoption and artificial turf concerns. The Energy and Sustainability Committee unanimously approved January 8 minutes and assigned members to advance adoption of the specialized opt-in code, including scheduling a Select Board presentation
Recycling Commission approves February minutes, sets spring calendar. The commission confirmed an April 25 shredding event at Longmeadow High School, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., organized by Valley Green with all members volunteering; Arlene Miller and Mark Gold were tasked with seeking local bank
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
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
Longmeadow Select Board set new recycling cart fees and adopted a green purchasing policy while reviewing a $46.1 million school budget and water rate options.
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
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
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
Longmeadow's Select Board declared two golden retrievers a public nuisance after a decade of complaints from a yacht club.
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