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Select Board orders euthanasia for dangerous dog

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

Board of Assessors ratifies votes after Open Meeting Law violation

Longmeadow Board of Assessors unanimously ratifies votes from prior meeting with posting violation. The Board voted to ratify all votes from its March 27 meeting, which had been posted only 47 hours in advance instead of the required 48 hours under the Open Meeting Law. Principal Assessor Maria

Task Force maps engagement strategy for three municipal buildings

Longmeadow Task Force maps engagement for three municipal buildings. The Future Building Use Task Force reviewed cost reports for Town Hall, Community House, and Old Town Hall, discussing maintenance costs that would likely require debt exclusion votes for substantial improvements. The Task Force

Tree Committee Advances Tree Protection Bylaw, Earns Award Recognition

Longmeadow Tree Committee advances draft tree-protection bylaw, receives Tree City Award recognition. The Committee is developing the bylaw with a UMass graduate student, with a draft expected in May and a potential warrant article at Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 Town Meeting. Tree Warden Leah Wallner

SELECT BOARD PERMITS REMOVAL OF SHADE TREES ON WILLIAMS STREET

Longmeadow Select Board removes trees, advances fiber project. The board unanimously permitted removal of two shade trees at 458 Williams Street to widen the school entrance roadway, following a presentation by engineer Jean Christy confirming the 35-inch Black Oak poses an imminent safety hazard.