East Longmeadow
Upcoming
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan for a new commercial development. The board will also reorganize its leadership by electing a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk.
- Site plan review for a 6,600 sq ft commercial building at 546 North Main Street
- Election of Board officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hear a Notice of Intent for a single-family home at 0 Nelson Street, deciding on wetlands protection compliance. They will also consider a Request for Determination of Applicability at 389 Porter Road. Several ongoing violations and monitoring cases are on the agenda.
- NOI-2026-01: Single-family home at 0 Nelson Street, subject to Wetlands Protection Act
- RDA-2025-05: Determination of Applicability at 389 Porter Road (Rachel Gibson)
- EO-2025-06: Wetlands violation at 30 Vineland Avenue
- EO-2025-01: Stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road
- EO-2026-02: Violation at Happy Acres Subdivision
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will discuss a Notice of Intent for a single-family home construction at 0 Nelson Street, subject to wetlands protection laws. They will also consider a Request for Determination of Applicability at 389 Porter Road and monitor ongoing violations at multiple locations. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved.
- NOI-2026-01: Single-family home at 0 Nelson Street, continued from May 13
- RDA-2026-05: Wetlands applicability at 389 Porter Road
- Violation monitoring: 30 Vineland Ave, 633-759 Somers Rd, Happy Acres Subdivision
- Violation at 135 Patterson Ave and tree clearing at 371 Pease Road
- Planning department staff report
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority will review progress or approvals for four specific infrastructure projects. The board will also consider a policy change regarding congregate housing.
- SOS Gate Valve Project 085083
- CFC Village Green Door Project 085073
- CFC Lyric Ave Project 085081
- Common Shower project 085092
- Policy change for Congregate housing
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will discuss updates to the town's privacy and generative AI policies. The board will also review policies regarding the library's telescope and 'Library of Things' collections.
- Town Generative AI Policy
- Town Privacy Policy
- Telescope Policy
- Library of Things Policy
- Summer Reading Program updates
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss minutes, correspondence, and excise/real estate matters. The agenda includes administrative items and a possible executive session. This is a procedural meeting with no major public decisions listed.
- Approval of past meeting minutes
- Correspondence review
- Excise and real estate discussions
- Chapterland updates
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Town Manager
The Town Manager will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from National Grid. The company seeks to install underground electric conduits and switch modules across several local roads.
- Underground conduits on Marci Ave, Amy Lane, High Pine Circle, and Cross Meadow Road
- Switch foundation and module installation at 6 Amy Lane
- Switch foundation and module installation at 35 Cross Meadow Road
School Committee
The School Committee will hold a meeting with reports from the Superintendent and assistant superintendents. The only action item appears to be a reorganization of sub-committees. Public comment is allowed. The meeting is largely procedural.
- Superintendent’s Report
- Assistant Superintendent for Business Report
- Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Report
- Reorganization of Sub-Committees
School Committee Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss end-of-year transfers of funds within the school budget. The meeting may also include an executive session for confidential matters.
- Discussion of end of year transfers
School Committee
The School Committee will consider approving a three-year paraprofessional contract covering 2026-2029 and accepting ELEEF grants for 2026. Reports from the Superintendent and other administrators will be presented.
- Approval of 2026-2029 Paraprofessional Contract
- Acceptance of 2026 ELEEF Grants
School Committee
The committee will review reports from the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents regarding business and teaching. Key actions include approving a new three-year contract for paraprofessionals and accepting ELEEF grants.
- Approval of the 2026 - 2029 Paraprofessional Contract
- Acceptance of 2026 ELEEF Grants
School Committee
This meeting is an executive session, not open to the public, to discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining with nonunion personnel. No public votes or decisions will be made.
- Executive session for strategy sessions and collective bargaining with nonunion personnel
Board of Registrars
The Board of Registrars will conduct a recount for the Annual Town Election for Town Council office on June 29, 2026. Candidates may be present with counsel or appoint agents to witness the recount.
- Recount for Town Council election on June 29, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The Board of Registrars conducted a recount of the June 2, 2026 Town Council election results, which confirmed the original tally. The recount was held at the Council on Aging and resulted in Matthew Boucher winning the three-year term seat with 672 votes.
- Recount convened at 3:30 pm at Council on Aging
- Recount concluded at 5:30 pm with updated tally
- Matthew Boucher confirmed winner with 672 votes
- Jonathan Torcia second with 714 votes
- Carolyn Ferros third with 657 votes
Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County
The Eastern Hampden County Veterans' Service District will meet to approve the minutes from previous sessions, approve payroll and accounts payable for May 2026, and review the FY26 budget balances.
- Approval of April 29, 2026 Regular Session Minutes
- Approval of May 27, 2026 Regular Session Minutes
- Approval of May 2026 payroll and accounts payable
- Review of FY26 budget balances as of May 31, 2026
- VSO report from Jason Burgener
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will review enforcement actions for several properties, including a wetlands violation at 30 Vineland Avenue and a stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road. They will also monitor a violation at Happy Acres Subdivision and tree clearing at 371 Pease Road. Additionally, the board will consider a hazard tree policy decision at 5 Lenox Circle and receive a staff report.
- Wetlands violation at 30 Vineland Avenue (EO-2025-06)
- Stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road (EO-2025-01)
- Violation at Happy Acres Subdivision (EO-2026-02)
- Tree clearing at 371 Pease Road (EO-2026-01)
- Hazard tree policy decision at 5 Lenox Circle
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors is meeting to process preliminary tax warrants for the 2027 fiscal year and review various valuation reports. The session includes administrative updates on excise abatements and a review of farmland valuation recommendations.
- FY27 Preliminary Real Estate Warrant: $28,358,560.21
- FY27 Preliminary Personal Property Warrant: $1,058,510.26
- FY27 Preliminary Real Estate CPA Warrant: $224,481.64
- Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements for May: $7,989.63
- FY27 Farmland Valuation Advisory Commission recommended values
Town Council
This meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed bylaw amendment to Chapter 500 (Fee, Fine, and Penalty Schedule) second reading. The council will consider appropriating up to $100,000 to match donations for the Veterans Memorial Committee. They will also hear a presentation on municipal fiber by Whip City Fiber, receive a Bylaw Review Committee report, and set the FY2027 council calendar. An executive session is scheduled for contract negotiations with Town Manager Tom Christensen.
- Public hearing: Proposed bylaw amendment to Fee, Fine, and Penalty Schedule (second reading)
- Appropriate up to $100,000 to match donations for Veterans Memorial Committee
- Municipal Fiber Update presentation by Whip City Fiber
- Bylaw Review Committee report with recommended bylaw changes
- Executive session for contract negotiations with Town Manager Tom Christensen
School Committee
The committee will review end-of-year reports from Meadow Brook, Mapleshade, and Mountain View schools. The meeting also includes a discussion on a fundraising event request at East Longmeadow High School and the Superintendent's summative evaluation.
- End-of-year presentations for Meadow Brook, Mapleshade, and Mountain View
- ELEF fundraising event request at ELHS
- Superintendent Summative Evaluation
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss old business including Celebrate 250th, Oktoberfest, sponsors, and an ADA grant. New business focuses on programming for adults aged 40+ and special interest events.
- Discuss Celebrate 250th event planning
- Update on Oktoberfest and sponsors
- Review ADA grant status
- Propose programming for adults 40+
- Special interest event ideas
Board of Registrars
The Board of Registrars will meet to determine the logistics for a recount of the June 2, 2026, municipal election. They will formally set the date, time, and location for the ballot recount for the Town Council seat.
- Recount of Town Council seat ballots from June 2 election
The Board of Registrars set a date and time for the recount petition submitted by Carolyn Ferros for the Town Council seat from the June 2, 2026 election. The recount will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:30 pm at the Council on Aging.
- Set recount for June 29, 2026 at 3:30 pm at Council on Aging
Board of Health
This is a routine procedural meeting. The Board of Health will hear updates on shared services, trash and recycling programs, and health department activities. No votes on specific projects or fee changes are on the agenda.
- Shared Services Program updates
- Trash and Recycling Program updates
- Health Department updates
Town Manager Performance Evaluation Subcommittee
The Town Manager Performance Evaluation Subcommittee will review submitted evaluation forms and discuss goals for the upcoming performance review. The group is expected to make a recommendation regarding the process.
- Review submitted evaluation forms
- Discuss goals for performance review
- Make recommendation on evaluation process
Town Manager
The Town Manager will hold a public hearing to consider National Grid's petition to construct underground electric conduits on South Brook Road, Country Club Drive, Ridgewood Road, and Meadowlark Drive.
- Public hearing on National Grid petition #31314314
- Underground electric conduit construction on South Brook Road
- Underground electric conduit construction on Country Club Drive
- Underground electric conduit construction on Ridgewood Road
- Underground electric conduit construction on Meadowlark Drive
The Town Manager held a public hearing on National Grid's petition #31314314 to install underground electric conduits on South Brook Road, Country Club Drive, Ridgewood Road, and Meadowlark Drive. After presentations and questions, he approved the petition. The project will replace aging buried cable with conduit using directional drilling.
- Approved petition #31314314 for underground electric conduits on four roads
Planning Board
The East Longmeadow Planning Board will hold public hearings for three site plan reviews and two special permit requests. The board will also discuss town center mixed-use zoning and recreational vehicle regulations.
- Site Plan Review for 775 sq ft ADU at 39 Parker Street
- Site Plan Review for 6,600 sq ft commercial building at 546 North Main Street
- Special Permit for recreational facility at 198-200 Benton Drive
- Special Permit for recreational facility at 80 Denslow Road
- Discussion on Town Center Mixed-Use Zoning Bylaw
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a petition for a variance from the front setback requirement to build a single-family home at 29 Newbury Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Public hearing on variance for front setback at 29 Newbury Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel ID 15-44-2)
School Committee
The School Committee will discuss the High School Stadium Bleachers project, a potential capital expense. They will hear end-of-year status reports and presentations from Birchland Park and ELHS. The committee will also consider accepting a Davis Foundation grant for literacy coaching and a phone-free school support grant.
- Discussion of High School Stadium Bleachers project
- Acceptance of Davis Foundation Grant for Hill For Literacy coaching program
- Request for fundraising event at ELHS from ELEEF
- Phone-Free School Support Grant
- Appointment of member to Town Open Space and Recreation Plan Review Committee
School Committee
This meeting is an executive session of the East Longmeadow School Committee. The committee will discuss matters related to an individual's reputation, character, or discipline, as well as strategy for collective bargaining or litigation. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of personnel matters (reputation, discipline, complaints)
- Strategy discussion for collective bargaining or litigation
Local Emergency Planning Committee
The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss emergency preparedness for licensed child care programs. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Springfield Water Commission's Hazard Mitigation Plan and review committee by-laws.
- Emergency Preparedness Plan for Licensed Child Care Programs
- Springfield Water Commission Hazard Mitigation Plan presentation
- Appointment of Deputy Chair
- Review of LEPC By-Laws
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss updates on the Summer Reading Program and building needs. The board is also expected to review and potentially adopt policies regarding the loan of telescopes and other non-traditional items.
- Telescope Policy
- Library of Things Policy
- Summer Reading Program and Challenge updates
- Building needs report
Town Manager
The Town Manager granted National Grid's petition to install three solely owned utility poles on Denslow Road. The petition was reviewed by the DPW Deputy Superintendent, who noted caution regarding nearby town fiber. No abutters attended the public hearing.
- Granted National Grid petition #31210902 for three utility poles on Denslow Road
Town Council
The Town Council voted 7-0 to support the Fire Department's application for a FEMA SAFER grant to fund four firefighter/paramedic positions. The council also approved a farmer's market permit for Broken Creek Vineyard and a change of hours for a one-day liquor license for East Village Tavern. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an update on town manager evaluations and a first reading of a fee schedule amendment.
- Approved FEMA SAFER grant support for four firefighter/paramedic positions (7-0)
- Approved Farmer's Market permit for Broken Creek Vineyard for June–August 2026 (7-0)
- Approved change of hours for East Village Tavern one-day liquor license to 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (7-0)
- Approved May 26, 2026 Open Session minutes (7-0)