Development News for Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Historic District Commission Candidates Interviewed

The Long Meadow Select Board held interviews for two candidates seeking appointment to the Historic District Commission: Elaine Dela Fesa and Emily Anderson. Both candidates presented their qualifications and reasons for seeking the appointment. The board will vote on their appointment at the next meeting.

Shelley Mayor DeWolf Appointed to Budget Task Force; Task Force to Convene Next Week

The Long Meadow Select Board appointed Shelley Mayor DeWolf to the Town Manager's budget task force. The task force has concluded public interviews and will move forward with four candidates. Representatives from the Select Board, Finance Committee, and School Committee are being sought for the task force, which aims to convene next week. The task force will address budget-related matters for the town.

Town Policies Undergoing Review and Modernization

The Long Meadow Select Board reviewed various policies, including financial policies and general policies. The finance department has been working on a 120-page document for best practice financial policies, expected to be shared with the board by June 15th. General policies are also being reviewed, with some potentially being outdated or unnecessary. The board aims to complete this policy review by the end of the summer.

Town Meeting Modernization Discussed Amidst Legislative Review

The Long Meadow Select Board discussed the modernization of town meeting, referencing correspondence received and an upcoming Attorney General's office meeting on open meeting law. A bill by Senator Olivivera concerning meeting modernization is also on the agenda for discussion. The board will gather more information and discuss potential legislative impacts before proceeding further.