East Longmeadow public meetings in 2025

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior session and review feedback from department heads. The primary focus is on reviewing bylaws as new business.

• Approve Minutes
• Review Department Head Feedback
• Review bylaws

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and approve the FY26 tax warrants, including a $57,044,182.83 real‑estate warrant and other property and excise warrants. It will also consider Chapter 61A and Chapter 61B assessment applications, sign a notice, and discuss a draft press release on assessments and tax rates.

• FY26 Real Estate Warrant – $57,044,182.83
• FY26 CPA Warrant – $451,877.13
• FY26 Personal Property Warrant – $2,128,154.52
• Chapter 61B applications (9)
• Chapter 61A applications (11)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the Director's report and approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general updates.

• Vote to accept minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting
• Director's report on programming, building needs, and professional development

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District will meet to review payroll and accounts payable for November 2025. The body will also discuss and potentially vote on a request for support from the Town of Holland dated November 19, 2025.

• Vote to approve November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve November 2025 payroll and accounts payable
• Possible vote on Town of Holland's request for support dated November 19, 2025
• Veterans’ Service Officer report from Jason Burgener

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss the design review process and storm drains at Happy Acres. The board is also considering a request to reconfigure property lines between two residences.

• ANR-2025-08: Request to reconfigure property lines between 4 Dawes Street and 280 Elm Street
• Discussion on the Design Review Process
• Happy Acres Storm Drain Discussion
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to receive updates from town departments and review the April 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The body will also discuss a tabletop exercise and shelter readiness.

• Approval of 12/23/2024 meeting minutes
• Department updates from Police, Fire, EMS, EMD, COA, Health, Schools, DPW, and IT
• Tier II Updates
• Review of Hazard Mitigation Plan approved April 2025
• Discussion of shelter readiness and tabletop exercise

The committee approved the December 11, 2024 LEPC Quarterly Meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The Hazard Materials Response plan was noted as having been approved in April. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 1:52 PM. No other actions were decided.

• Approved December 11, 2024 LEPC Quarterly Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Noted Hazard Materials Response plan approved in April
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will vote on approving the East Longmeadow Rotary Club Summer Concert Series. It will also discuss the draft calendar for the 2026‑2027 school year and receive reports from the superintendent search committee and on ELHS competency policy.

• Approval of December 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of East Longmeadow Rotary Club Summer Concert Series
• Discussion of Draft Calendar for 2026‑2027 School Year
• Superintendent’s Report – Report of the Superintendent Search Committee
• ELHS Competency Determination – Policy

The committee approved the December 1, 2025 regular session minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the ELHS Competency Determination – Policy IKFE by a 5‑0 vote. The Rotary Club Summer Concert Series dates were approved with a 4‑0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved December 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved ELHS Competency Determination – Policy IKFE (5-0)
• Approved East Longmeadow Rotary Club Summer Concert Series dates (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Superintendent Search Sub Committee

The East Longmeadow Public Schools Superintendent Search Subcommittee will meet to interview applicants for the superintendent position. The meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at East Longmeadow High School Library.

• Interview applicants for superintendent position
• Consider preliminary screening committee recommendations
• Meeting at East Longmeadow High School Library
• Executive session may be held to protect applicant privacy

Conservation Commission

The commission will consider a Notice of Intent (NOI‑2025‑03) for a single‑family home at 0 Prospect Street, subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. It will also review a restoration plan for 383 Porter Road and discuss several enforcement orders related to wetlands violations on Somers Road, North Main Street, and Vineland Avenue. The meeting includes approval of the 2026 meeting schedule and a staff report from the Planning and Community Development Department.

• NOI‑2025‑03: construction of a single‑family home at 0 Prospect Street (Assessor’s Parcel ID 45‑1‑0) under the Wetlands Protection Act
• Review of restoration plan for 383 Porter Road
• EO‑2025‑01: stream alteration at 633‑759 Somers Road
• EO‑2025‑05: carts in Pecousic Brook at 406‑436 North Main Street
• EO‑2025‑06: ratification of enforcement order for wetlands violation at 30 Vineland Avenue

The Conservation Commission unanimously ratified an Enforcement Order for a wetlands violation at 30 Vineland Avenue. It also unanimously approved continuing the public hearing for the 0 Prospect Street project to January 28, 2026. The commission approved the 2026 meeting schedule, and the November 12, 2025 Open Session minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved 11/12/2025 Open Session minutes (unanimous 4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 0 Prospect Street to 1/28/2026 (unanimous 5-0)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for wetlands violation at 30 Vineland Avenue (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 5-0)

Recreation Commission

The East Longmeadow Recreation Commission meeting will review an update on the town field and consider maintenance needs for the ice rink along with the commission's future direction. Standard agenda items include a call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, a guest address, director and member reports, and adjournment.

• Old Business – Field update
• New Business – Ice rink maintenance and commission direction
• Director report
• Recreation Commission members reports
• Opportunity for guest to address the commission

Superintendent Search Sub Committee

The Superintendent Search Subcommittee will hold an executive session on Dec. 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda item is to consider or interview applicants for the superintendent position. The subcommittee may proceed if the chair determines that an open meeting would hinder obtaining qualified applicants.

• Consider and interview superintendent applicants (executive session)

Housing Authority

The East Longmeadow Housing Authority board will consider the meeting minutes and discuss property insurance for 2026. It will review the results of roof bid #085087 and evaluate a new energy supplier contract. The board will also consider approval of the capital improvement program for fiscal year 2026.

• Review and adopt meeting minutes
• Discuss property insurance for 2026
• Consider roof bid results #085087
• Evaluate energy supplier contract
• Approve capital improvement program (CIP) for FY-2026

Town Council

The Town Council will consider 2026 annual license renewals and a one-day liquor license for East Village Tavern. The body will also vote on several funding appropriations from free cash and retained earnings, and discuss a proposed Center Town District zoning bylaw.

• Appropriate $59,360 from free cash for ELFD 2426 Firefighters contract ratification
• Appropriate $9,936.42 from ELCAT retained earnings for two cameras
• Accept Massachusetts Office on Disability grants totaling $83,907.27
• Accept Recycling Dividends Program grant of $18,700
• Discussion of proposed Center Town District zoning bylaw

The Town Council approved a one‑day liquor license extension for East Village Tavern on Dec. 31, 2025, and approved the 2026 annual liquor license renewals pending compliance. It appropriated $59,360 for the fire department contract impact, $9,936.42 for two cameras, and $5,381.50 for salary transfers. The Council accepted a $18,700 recycling dividend grant, a $1,000 donation for Leahy Field, and $83,907.27 in Massachusetts Office on Disability grants. It also approved the November 13, 2025 minutes, withdrew the Center Town District zoning bylaw without prejudice, and accepted the incorporation‑celebration settlement fund.

• Approved one‑day liquor license extension for East Village Tavern (6‑0)
• Approved 2026 annual liquor license renewals contingent on compliance (6‑0)
• Appropriated $59,360 from free cash for fire department contract impact (6‑0)
• Appropriated $9,936.42 from ELCAT retained earnings for two cameras (6‑0)
• Transferred $5,381.50 from retained earnings to ELCAT and DPW salaries (6‑0)
• Accepted $18,700 Recycling Dividends Program grant (6‑0)
• Accepted $83,907.27 Massachusetts Office on Disability grants (6‑0)
• Voted to withdraw the Center Town District zoning bylaw without prejudice (6‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. It will hold a public hearing on Case ZV-2025-03, a petition for a variance from the Minimum Lot Area requirement for a single‑family home at 0 Prospect Street in the Residence AA district. The meeting will also include any other business that may arise.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 15, 2025
• Approval of the 2026 meeting schedule
• Public hearing on variance (Case ZV-2025-03) to reduce Minimum Lot Area for 0 Prospect Street, Residence AA district

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the meeting schedule for 2026. It also postponed approval of the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The board continued the variance case ZV-2025-03 to a hearing on January 26, 2026. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Postponed approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (3-0-0)
• Continued variance case ZV-2025-03 to Jan 26, 2026 (3-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0-0)

Superintendent Search Sub Committee

The Superintendent Search Sub Committee will meet in executive session to consider or interview applicants for employment. This session is held to prevent a detrimental effect on obtaining qualified applicants.

• Interviews for the position of Superintendent

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review feedback provided by department heads. The committee is also scheduled to review bylaws.

• Review of Department Head Feedback
• Review of bylaws

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will meet to vote on approving warrants for salary and retirement payments, accepting bank balances, and confirming new retirement allowances and member applications.

• Vote to approve warrants totaling $5,148,777.21
• Vote to accept bank balances from Berkshire and Peoples Banks
• Vote to reaffirm transfer of $5,500,000 from Berkshire M.M. to Checking
• Vote to accept new member applications from Agawam, Ludlow, and other towns
• Vote to consider accidental disability application for Jeffrey Hitchborn

Historical Commission

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission will review updates on ongoing projects and consider several funding applications. Items include the museum opening scheduled for December 20, a town hall roof funding request, a new time capsule event funding request, and restoration funding for the old fire station. The commission will also consider appointing Tom O’Brien as a commissioner.

• Museum opening scheduled for 12/20
• CPC Application for Town Hall roof funding
• CPC Application for new time capsule and event funding
• CPC Application for old fire station restoration funding
• Appointment of Tom O’Brien to commissioner

Planning Board

The East Longmeadow Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from November 4, 2025, and a 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also discuss the Design Review Process and consider a request to reconfigure property lines between 4 Dawes Street and 280 Elm Street.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
• Discussion on the Design Review Process
• ANR-2025-08: Request to reconfigure property lines between 4 Dawes Street and 280 Elm Street

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet in executive session to discuss FY26 Statutory Real Estate Exemption Applications. This meeting is focused on reviewing specific tax exemption requests.

• FY26 Statutory Real Estate Exemption Applications

Town Manager

The Town Manager will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from National Grid. The meeting focuses on the request to install and maintain underground electric conduits on Fraser Drive.

• National Grid petition #31198095 for underground electric conduits on Fraser Drive

At the December 1 public hearing, National Grid petitioned to install approximately 185 feet of primary underground conduit along Fraser Drive. The Town Manager read the petition into the record and approved it. The DPW noted that repairs may be needed at 30 Fraser Drive if open cutting is required. The hearing was closed at 2:07 p.m.

• Approved National Grid petition for underground conduit installation

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will consider approval of field trips for the ELHS Robotics Team and review a new policy on artificial intelligence. The meeting will also include updates on the ELHS building project, the FY 26 budget, and the ELHS competency determination policy. Public members may address the committee for up to three minutes each.

• Approval of the ELHS Robotics Team field trips
• Review of new policy on artificial intelligence
• Update on ELHS building project
• FY 26 budget update
• ELHS competency determination policy update

The committee unanimously approved the FY26 budget update, the ELHS Robotics Team field trips, and a new artificial intelligence policy (policy number IJNDG). It also approved the executive and regular session minutes from the November 17, 2025 meetings. All motions passed with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.

• Approved FY26 budget update (4-0)
• Approved ELHS Robotics Team field trips (4-0)
• Approved new artificial intelligence policy IJNDG (4-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 executive session minutes (4-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 regular session minutes (4-0)

Superintendent Search Sub Committee

The Superintendent Search Subcommittee will meet on November 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room at 180 Maple Street, East Longmeadow. The agenda lists a discussion of interview question topics for the superintendent search. The posting notes the agenda is not official and items may change before the meeting.

• Discussion of interview question topics for superintendent search

Superintendent Search Sub Committee

The Superintendent Search Subcommittee of the East Longmeadow Public Schools will meet on November 24, 2025. The committee will discuss the pool of applicants and decide which candidates will become semi‑finalists for interviews. This is part of the process to select a new superintendent.

• Discuss applicants and decide semi‑finalist interview candidates

Town Manager

The Town Manager will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from National Grid. The body will discuss the installation of two poles on Deer Park Drive.

• National Grid Petition #30937635 to install 2 poles on Deer Park Drive

The Town Manager read and approved National Grid’s petition to install two privately owned poles on Deer Park Drive to serve a new building. The petition also seeks permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires. The DPW noted a sketch measurement error, and National Grid will submit a revised sketch. The public hearing was closed at 10:14 a.m.

• Approved National Grid petition to install two poles on Deer Park Drive

Bylaw Review Committee

The East Longmeadow Bylaw Review Committee will consider approving the meeting minutes, review feedback from department heads, and discuss the town's bylaws. These items are listed as old and new business for the November 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Review department head feedback
• Review town bylaws

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to accept the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting and discuss an exhibit policy draft. The session will also include a director's report on programming and building needs.

• Vote to accept October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Exhibit Policy draft
• Director's Report on programming and building needs
• Meeting location: Library Conference Room, 60 Center Square, Suite 2

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The board then moved to adjourn, which was seconded and carried, ending the session at 7:22 p.m. No new business was taken.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review director and member reports. The body will discuss old business regarding upcoming community events and fundraising.

• Discussion of upcoming community events
• Discussion of fundraising

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss retail tobacco regulations and provide updates on the Public Health Excellence Grant. The board will also review health department and vaccine and respiratory season updates.

• Retail Tobacco Regulation discussion
• Public Health Excellence Grant update
• Vaccine and Respiratory Season updates

The Board of Health approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the November 19, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Cultural Council

The East Longmeadow Cultural Council will review the 2025 grant applications. Members will vote on which applicants become grant recipients. The council will also set the monetary amounts for the selected grantees.

• Review 2025 grant applications
• Vote on grant recipients
• Determine amounts granted to selected grantees

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District will review and vote on the October 15, 2025 regular session meeting minutes. It will also consider and vote to approve payroll and accounts payable for October 2025. A report from Veterans’ Service Officer Jason Burgener will be presented, followed by discussion of the meeting schedule.

• Approve October 15, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
• Approve payroll and accounts payable for October 2025
• Veterans’ Service Officer Jason Burgener VSO report
• Discuss upcoming meeting schedule

Town Manager

The Town Manager will hold a public hearing regarding nuisance dogs and the leash law. The hearing concerns two dogs, Blondie and Blackie, located at 33 Rose Terrace. No decision is indicated; the meeting is for discussion under town bylaws.

• Public hearing on nuisance dogs (Blondie and Blackie) at 33 Rose Terrace

The Town Manager opened a public hearing on the nuisance‑dog issue under Chapter 315. Attendees discussed containment options, including an electronic fence or a kennel, and the manager required a fence or other solution within 30 days. A follow‑up hearing will be scheduled after that period, and a written decision will be issued later. No formal action was taken at this meeting.

COA Board

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review reports from the Director, Program/Volunteer Coordinator, and various committees. The board will discuss news regarding the appointment of a new COA Director and review welcome packets and town bylaws.

• Discussion on new COA Director appointment
• Review of Welcome Packet, Operating Procedures, and Town By Laws
• Reports from GSSSI, Emergency Planning, AAA, and Friends Group committees

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will discuss its approach to collective bargaining and any related litigation. The discussion will focus on whether holding an open meeting could harm the public body's bargaining or legal position. The chair may declare the meeting closed if deemed necessary.

• Discuss strategy for collective bargaining and related litigation, considering open‑meeting impacts

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will meet to review the Superintendent's reports and discuss the 2025-2026 Five-Year Capital Plan. The body will consider the approval of a grant and a memorandum of understanding regarding degree advancements.

• Approval of the Fair Share Grant for $150,000
• Acceptance of a $44.50 donation from Rosemarie Myers for a brick at East Longmeadow High School
• Memorandum of Understanding with ELEA on Degree Advancements
• Approval of the ELHS Music Department Field Trip to New York City on April 15, 2026
• Discussion of the 2025-2026 ELPS Five-Year Capital Plan

The East Longmeadow School Committee unanimously approved the receipt of a $150,000 Fair Share Grant. It also accepted a $44.50 donation for a school brick, approved the 2025‑2026 five‑year capital plan, and adopted a memorandum of understanding with ELEA on degree advancement. Additional approvals included a plaque wording, a music department field trip to New York City, and information on Hill Literacy Coaching.

• Approved Fair Share Grant for $150,000 (5‑0)
• Accepted $44.50 donation from Rosemarie Myers for a school brick (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 ELPS Five‑Year Capital Plan (5‑0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with ELEA on degree advancement (5‑0)
• Approved ELHS building plaque wording, pending building committee decision on Skanska (5‑0)
• Approved ELHS Music Department field trip to New York City on April 15, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved information on Hill Literacy Coaching (5‑0)

Superintendent Search Sub Committee

The Superintendent Search Subcommittee meeting on November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Central Office Conference Room will include training for its members. The agenda lists only this training item. No other decisions or proposals are noted.

• Training of Search Committee members

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is holding a joint meeting with the Town Council. The body will conduct a hearing regarding tax classification.

• Tax Classification hearing

Board of Assessors

The East Longmeadow Board of Assessors meeting on November 13, 2025 includes a tax classification hearing. The hearing will address the classification of property tax categories. The agenda notes that other items may be discussed or omitted as permitted by law.

• Tax Classification hearing

The board members each signed off on the FY202 6 Tax Recap documents required by the Finance team. A motion to adjourn the meeting and reconvene with the Town Council for the Tax Classification Hearing was made, seconded, and passed with a 3‑0 vote. The next Board of Assessors meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to review FY202 6 statutory exemption applications.

• Board members signed off on FY202 6 Tax Recap documents (DLS Gateway, OL-1, Levy Limit, LA-5)
• Motion to adjourn and reconvene with Town Council passed 3‑0
• Next meeting scheduled for Dec 1, 2025 to review FY202 6 statutory exemption applications

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to determine tax levy percentages for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also consider a grant for digital equity and liquor license extensions for a local business.

• Tax Classification Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 tax levy percentages
• Acceptance of $64,950 Digital Equity Implementation Grant
• Three one-day liquor licenses for East Village Tavern (Nov 24-26, 2025) for hours 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Update on transfer station above ground storage tank
• FY25 Metrics from the Assessors Department

The Town Council voted to adopt a factor of one, creating a single tax rate with no residential or small‑commercial exemptions for Fiscal Year 2026. It also approved three one‑day liquor licenses for East Village Tavern on November 24‑26, and accepted a $64,950 Digital Equity Implementation Grant. The October 28, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the open session was adjourned.

• Adopt FY 2026 tax rate factor of one (no exemptions) – unanimous Yes vote
• Approve one‑day liquor license for East Village Tavern on Nov 24, 2025 – unanimous Yes vote
• Approve one‑day liquor license for East Village Tavern on Nov 25, 2025 – unanimous Yes vote
• Approve one‑day liquor license for East Village Tavern on Nov 26, 2025 – unanimous Yes vote
• Accept Digital Equity Implementation Grant of $64,950 – unanimous Yes vote
• Approve October 28, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous Yes vote
• Adjourn open session meeting – unanimous Yes vote

Town Manager

The Town Manager will hold a public hearing to discuss a nuisance dog case involving two dogs named Blondie and Blackie at 33 Rose Terrace. The hearing will address the Town's nuisance dog bylaws and leash law.

• Public Hearing: Nuisance dogs (Blondie and Blackie) at 33 Rose Terrace
• Discussion of Town nuisance dog bylaws (Chapter 315, Section 2A)
• Discussion of Town leash law (Chapter 315, Section 1A)

Bylaw Review Committee

The East Longmeadow By-Law Review Committee will consider approving the minutes from the previous meeting, review feedback from department heads, and examine the town's bylaws. These items are listed as old and new business for the November 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes
• Review department head feedback
• Review bylaws

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a vote to appoint a commissioner as a CPC representative. Staff will report on a project monitoring issue involving shopping carts dumped in the Pecousic Brook at 406-436 North Main Street. A Planning and Community Development Department staff report will also be presented.

• Vote to appoint a Conservation Commissioner as a CPC representative
• Project monitoring EO-2025-05: shopping carts dumped in Pecousic Brook at 406-436 North Main Street
• Planning and Community Development Department staff report

The Conservation Commission approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to issue an Enforcement Order to So Heritage Park JV LLC to require removal of dumped shopping carts by December 10, 2025. The commission also unanimously appointed Megan Logan as the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 PM.

• Approved 10/22/2025 Open Session minutes (unanimous 4‑0)
• Issued Enforcement Order to So Heritage Park JV LLC (unanimous 4‑0)
• Appointed Megan Logan as CPC representative (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4‑0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will meet to review the 2026 budget and discuss policies regarding minimum rent and guests. The board will also address the Day After Thanksgiving and approve previous meeting minutes.

• 2026 Budget
• Minimum Rent Policy
• Guest Policy

Historical Commission

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the museum opening and several funding applications. The body will review updates on the town bell restoration and the History Room archival project.

• Museum opening scheduled for 11/15
• CPC Application for Town Hall roof funding
• CPC Application for New Time Capsule and event funding
• CPC Application for Old Fire Station restoration funding
• Cultural Council Grant for Dennis Picard regarding Knox Trail

The commission accepted the October 7 meeting minutes after a motion by Bruce and a second, with all members voting in favor. A motion to adjourn was made by John Makara, seconded, and passed unanimously. No other actions requiring a vote were recorded at this meeting.

• Accepted October 7 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review a site plan for four manufacturing, warehousing, and commercial buildings totaling 455,936 square feet with 398 parking spaces at 330 Chestnut Street in the Industrial Garden Park district. The board will also consider an ANR request to reconvey property lines between 22 and 30 Allen Street in the Residence A district, and approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. A scheduled appearance will brief the board on the East Longmeadow Housing Production Plan Update, and the Director will give a report in other business.

• Public hearing: site plan review for four industrial buildings (455,936 sq ft, 398 parking spaces) at 330 Chestnut St, Industrial Garden Park district
• ANR-2025-07: reconvey property lines between 22 and 30 Allen St, Residence A district, applicant Carlo F. Raschilla
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 21, 2025
• Scheduled appearance: Ken Comia (PVPC) to discuss EL Housing Production Plan Update
• Planning and Community Development Director’s Report (other business)

The board approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and withdrew ANR-2025-07 at the applicant's request. The public hearing on the 330 Chestnut Street warehouse project was reopened, then closed, and the board approved the amended conditions, a waiver request, and the site‑plan review standards. Finally, the board approved SITE‑2025‑03 with the conditions and agreement, all votes 4‑0.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Withdrawn ANR‑2025‑07 per applicant request (4‑0)
• Reopened public hearing on SITE‑2025‑03 (4‑0)
• Closed public hearing on SITE‑2025‑03 (4‑0)
• Approved amended conditions for SITE‑2025‑03 (4‑0)
• Approved waiver request for SITE‑2025‑03 (4‑0)
• Accepted site‑plan review standards for review (4‑0)
• Approved SITE‑2025‑03 with conditions and agreement (4‑0)

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will approve the minutes from the Oct. 1, 2025 meeting and reaffirm warrants and related fund transfers totaling over $5.6 million. It will also vote on the 2026 budget, new Medicare rates, and other financial items such as the trial balance and expense breakdown. Additional agenda items include new retirement allowances, applications for retirement, and the acceptance of new board members.

• Approve minutes from the Oct 1, 2025 board meeting
• Reaffirm warrants totaling $5,642,201.25 (salary, board compensation, refunds, expenses, retirement allowances)
• Transfer $5,800,000 from Berkshire Money Market to Berkshire Checking for warrants
• Transfer $6,000,000 from the PRIT fund to Berkshire Money Market
• Vote on the 2026 budget and new Medicare rates

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will consider several agenda items, including the recent freeze of federal SNAP benefits. Members will also discuss the ongoing superintendent search, review policy revisions related to school admissions and housing insecurity, and evaluate the 2025‑2026 ELPS Five‑Year Capital Plan. Additional items include approving an ELHS field trip to UCONN and other routine business.

• Discussion on the Federal SNAP Benefits Being Frozen as of November 1st
• Discussion of the New Superintendent Search Process
• Review and Discuss 2025‑2026 ELPS Five‑Year Capital Plan
• Review Policy Revisions for JF‑School Admissions and JFABD‑Students Experiencing Housing Insecurity
• Approval of the ELHS Field Trip to UCONN in Storrs, CT on November 7‑9

The committee approved a $4,000 Connecting Activities Grant and adopted several policy updates, including changes to the JFABD policy and a new foster‑care education policy. It confirmed members of the superintendent screening committee and appointed two members to the superintendent selection committee. The board also approved the superintendent’s Individual Educator Plan for 2025‑26, an 8th‑grade winter sports waiver, and a field trip for East Longmeadow High School to UCONN.

• Approved $4,000 Connecting Activities Grant (5-0)
• Confirmed Leslie Morrison, Christina Cooper, Anna Flanagan to Superintendent Screening Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Aimee Dalenta and William Strother to superintendent selection committee (3-2)
• Approved Superintendent’s Individual Educator Plan for 2025‑26 (5-0)
• Approved 8th‑grade MIAA waiver for winter sports (5-0)
• Approved policy change to JFABD, updating “homeless” to “unhoused” (5-0)
• Approved Educational Opportunities for Students in Foster Care policy (JFABF) (5-0)
• Approved East Longmeadow High School field trip to UCONN (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss retail tobacco regulations and receive updates on the health department. The board will also review the recycling and trash program and respiratory season vaccine updates.

• Retail Tobacco Regulation Discussion
• Health Department Updates
• Recycling and Trash Program Updates
• Vaccine and Respiratory Season Updates

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will first consider approval of the previous meeting minutes. Next, members will review feedback from department heads. Finally, the committee will discuss and review the town's bylaws.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Review department head feedback
• Review town bylaws

School Policy Subcommittee

The School Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss a new policy file regarding Generative Artificial Intelligence.

• Review and discussion of New Policy File IJNDG - Generative Artificial Intelligence

Town Council

The council will consider several financial appropriations, including $100,000 for the Porter Road Project and $1,340,885 for a modular classroom at Mountain View Elementary School. It will also accept $2,743 in donations for the 4th Annual East Longmeadow Oktoberfest 2025. Additional agenda items include discussions of the Center Town District bylaw, updates from the Bylaw Review Committee, FY25 public works metrics, and the retirement and charter appointment of the Town Clerk.

• Accept $2,743 donations for the 4th Annual East Longmeadow Oktoberfest 2025
• Appropriate $100,000 for additional costs of the Porter Road Project
• Appropriate $158,000.19 for Dawes & Lynwood Pump, Meter Modules, and Inflow & Infiltration
• Appropriate $1,340,885 for a modular classroom at Mountain View Elementary School
• Discuss proposed Center Town District bylaw and Bylaw Review Committee updates

The council approved a $1,340,885 appropriation from free cash for a modular classroom at Mountain View Elementary School. It also approved a $100,000 transfer for the Porter Road sewer project, $158,000.19 from retained earnings for pump and meter projects, and accepted $2,743 in donations for the 4th Oktoberfest. The council tabled the proposed Center Town District bylaw until December and approved the October 14 meeting minutes.

• Approved $1,340,885 appropriation for Mountain View Elementary modular classroom (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 transfer for Porter Road project (6-0)
• Approved $158,000.19 appropriation from sewer retained earnings for pump, meter modules, and inflow/infiltration (6-0)
• Accepted $2,743 in donations for 4th Oktoberfest (6-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled Center Town District bylaw discussion until first December meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Assessors

The East Longmeadow Board of Assessors will review the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and several financial reports, including motor vehicle excise and real estate abatements. The board will also discuss a draft tax classification presentation and consider residential solar exemptions. Additional items such as an invitation to Brownstone Gardens' 50th anniversary and updates on abatement inspections are listed.

• 1994 Motor Vehicle Excise Recommitment (Bill# 20168) – $45.00
• 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements (September) – $5,689.07
• FY25 Real Estate Abatement Report (September) – $328.94
• Accountant Report (September) – $103,235.96
• Residential Solar Exemptions

The board accepted the September 17 minutes unanimously. It approved a 20‑year exemption for the residential solar facilities listed in Exhibit A by a 2‑1 vote. The board also denied a motor vehicle excise application for KUHN, entered an executive session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted September 17 minutes (3-0)
• Approved 20‑year residential solar exemptions (2-1)
• Denied 2024 motor vehicle excise for KUHN (3-0)
• Entered executive session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)
• Signed $45.00 1994 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment
• Signed Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Report for September ($5,689.07)
• Signed FY26 Real Estate Exemptions acceptance (no vote recorded)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review the minutes from the October 8, 2025 open session. It will hear a request from AJ Crane to determine whether the area at 31 Favorite Lane (Assessor’s Parcel ID 55-28-20) is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. The commission will also receive a project‑monitoring report on a stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road and a staff report from the Planning and Community Development Department.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 open‑session minutes
• RDA-2025-04: Request for determination of Wetlands Protection Act applicability at 31 Favorite Lane, Parcel ID 55-28-20 (Applicant AJ Crane)
• E-2025-01: Project monitoring report on stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road
• Planning and Community Development Department staff report
• Other business items as listed

The Conservation Commission approved the October 8 Open Session minutes (3‑0‑1). It issued a Positive 1 and Negative 4 determination that the parcel at 31 Favorite Lane is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act, but the proposed work lies outside the jurisdictional area. The commission also gave James Haberern a final deadline of December 10, 2025 to hire a wetlands consultant, after which fines will resume. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 10/8/2025 Open Session Minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Issued Positive 1 & Negative 4 determination for 31 Favorite Lane (4‑0‑0)
• Extended deadline for James Haberern to hire wetlands consultant to 12/10/2025 (final extension, 4‑0‑0)
• Closed public hearing on RDA‑2025‑04 (4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0‑0)

School Committee

The School Committee will examine revisions to the existing School Admissions policy (JF-) and the Homeless Students Enrollment Rights and Services policy (JFABD). It will also discuss draft policies for Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care (JFABF) and a file on Generative Artificial Intelligence (IJNDG). No decisions are recorded; the agenda notes these items for review and discussion.

• Review revisions to Policy JF- School Admissions
• Review revisions to Policy JFABD - Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services
• Review draft of Policy JFABF - Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
• Review draft of File IJNDG - Generative Artificial Intelligence

Planning Board

The East Longmeadow Planning Board will approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and hold public hearings on two site‑plan review requests. One request seeks a 1,575 sq ft addition and a special permit for a non‑conforming building at 180 Shaker Road in the Business district. The other request proposes a 5,740 sq ft commercial/office building at 95 Shaker Road in the Industrial district. The meeting will also include the Director’s Report and any other business raised within the past 48 hours.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Site‑plan review for a 1,575 sq ft addition and special permit at 180 Shaker Road (Business district)
• Site‑plan review for a 5,740 sq ft commercial/office building at 95 Shaker Road (Industrial district)
• Planning and Community Development Director’s Report
• Any other matter not anticipated within the past 48 hours

The Board unanimously approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the site plan review and special permit for a 1,575‑sq‑ft addition at 180 Shaker Road, with conditions requiring dumpster location changes. It also approved the site plan for a new 11,480‑sq‑ft commercial building at 95 Shaker Road, granting waivers for traffic study, application requirements, and off‑street parking, and adding specific conditions.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Waived traffic study and storm water report for 180 Shaker Road (5-0)
• Approved site plan and special permit for 180 Shaker Road addition with conditions (5-0)
• Waived traffic study for 95 Shaker Road project (5-0)
• Waived application requirement for site plan review at 95 Shaker Road (5-0)
• Approved waiver for off‑street parking at 95 Shaker Road (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 95 Shaker Road commercial building with additional conditions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will review presentations on elementary school SMART goals, business, and teaching reports, and discuss the superintendent search process with Tracy Novick, MASC Field Director. It will also finalize the superintendent’s 2024‑25 self‑assessment evaluation. No formal actions are listed for new business items.

• Elementary Schools SMART Goals presentation
• Assistant Superintendent for Business report
• Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning report
• Discussion of superintendent search process with Tracy Novick, MASC Field Director
• Finalizing superintendent’s 2024‑25 evaluation self‑assessment

The committee approved the October 6 executive and regular session minutes. It moved agenda item 6.1 ahead of item 5.1 and appointed Tom Christensen to the superintendent screening committee. The superintendent’s 2024‑25 self‑assessment evaluation was approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved October 6 executive session minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 6 regular session minutes (3-0)
• Moved item 6.1 before item 5.1 on agenda (3-0)
• Appointed Tom Christensen to superintendent screening committee (4-0)
• Approved superintendent’s 24‑25 self‑assessment evaluation (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (4-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The East Longmeadow Bylaw Review Committee will first consider approving the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then review feedback from department heads and discuss proposed changes to town bylaws. No specific bylaws or contracts are listed.

• Approve Minutes
• Review Department Head Feedback
• Review bylaws

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will consider and vote to accept the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. The Director will report on programming, building needs, and professional development. Trustees will discuss updates to the Borrower’s Policy and review a draft Exhibit Policy. The agenda also includes public comments and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Vote to accept minutes of the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Review and discuss Borrower’s Policy update
• Review draft Exhibit Policy
• Director’s Report on programming, building needs, and professional development

The trustees unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. A minor revision to the Borrowers Policy was approved, removing fees for reissuing lost cards. The Exhibit Policy review was continued with completion expected at the November meeting. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved minor revision to Borrowers Policy (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The East Longmeadow Recreation Commission meeting on October 15, 2025 will include routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and a guest address. The commission will receive a director report and member reports, and will discuss old‑business items concerning Oktoberfest, Tranghese Park, and the East Longmeadow Recreation Foundation. No new business items are listed beyond adjournment.

• Old Business – Oktoberfest
• Old Business – Tranghese Park
• Old Business – EL Recreation Foundation
• Director Report
• Recreation Commission members Reports

The commission approved the August 20, 2025 minutes as corrected with a 4‑0‑1 vote. It also approved the September 24, 2025 minutes as corrected with a 4‑0‑1 vote. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports, event updates, and planning items, with no further formal decisions recorded.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District will meet remotely to conduct routine business. The body will vote on the approval of September 2025 payroll, accounts payable, and previous meeting minutes.

• Vote to approve September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve September 2025 payroll and accounts payable
• VSO report from Jason Burgener

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to approve various licenses, review the FY26 budget, and discuss municipal projects like a rotary design and speed limit signs.

• Approve flammable storage license for DiLeo Gas Co.
• Approve one day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church
• FY26 First Quarter Budget Update
• Free cash certification
• Approve prior year bills for VMLA Workshop ($45) and DUA ($50)

The council unanimously approved a flammable storage license for DiLeo Gas Company to store temporary propane tanks at the new high school construction site. They also unanimously approved a one‑day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church’s death‑anniversary reception on November 9. The council approved two prior‑year bills—$45 for a municipal‑association workshop and $50 for a Department of Unemployment Assistance billing error—both with unanimous votes. The September 23, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with one abstention.

• Approved flammable storage license for DiLeo Gas – Yes: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia, Hill
• Approved one‑day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church – Yes: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia, Hill
• Approved prior‑year bill for Massachusetts Municipal Association workshop ($45) – Yes: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia, Hill
• Approved prior‑year bill for Department of Unemployment Assistance ($50) – Yes: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia, Hill
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes – Yes: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Torcia, Hill; Abstain: Page

COA Board

The East Longmeadow Council on Aging will meet to approve previous minutes, review reports, and discuss the appointment of a new director. The meeting will also cover committee reports and new business items.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 minutes
• Director’s Report
• Program/Volunteer Coordinator Report
• Discussion on new COA Director Appointment
• Welcome Packet/Operating Procedures and Town By Laws

Commission for People With Disabilities

The Commission for People with Disabilities will meet to approve previous minutes and address old business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a grievance at Pine Knoll.

• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Pine Knoll grievance

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider Notice of Intent NOI‑2025‑02 submitted by the Town of East Longmeadow for dredging Blackmon Pond at 391 North Main Street and related park improvements. The proposed work is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act and local wetland bylaws. The agenda also includes approval of the September 24, 2025 open‑session minutes and a staff report from the Planning and Community Development Department.

• Approval of 09/24/2025 open‑session minutes
• Notice of Intent (NOI‑2025‑02) for dredging Blackmon Pond at 391 North Main Street, Assessor’s Parcel ID 13‑23‑0
• Planning and Community Development Department staff report

The Commission approved the October 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. It voted unanimously to continue the Notice of Intent for Blackmon Pond sediment removal and related park improvements to January 8, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved 09/24/2025 Open Session minutes (3-0-1)
• Continued Notice of Intent for Blackmon Pond improvements to Jan 8, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Housing Authority

The East Longmeadow Housing Authority will review meeting minutes, update contractor signatories, and discuss deck policy and future projects. The meeting includes an accounting update and a discussion of 2026 budget items.

• Review of September 2025 minutes
• Update to contractor authorized signatory listing
• Discussion of deck policy
• Accounting update
• 2026 Budget Items

Historical Commission

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission is meeting to provide updates on archival projects and the town bell restoration. The body will discuss a museum opening scheduled for October 18 and funding applications for a new time capsule and the old fire station restoration.

• Museum opening scheduled for 10/18
• CPC Application for new time capsule and event funding
• CPC Application for old fire station restoration funding
• Update on town bell restoration
• Cultural Council Grant for Dennis Picard for 10/23 Knox Trail

The Historical Commission approved the September 2 minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Accepted September 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The East Longmeadow Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan review request. The request seeks approval to construct four manufacturing/warehousing/commercial buildings totaling 455,936 square feet with 398 parking spaces at 330 Chestnut Street in the Industrial Garden Park zoning district. The board will also consider approval of meeting minutes from September 3 and September 16, 2025, and an ANR to combine two parcels at the corner of Nelson and Cross Streets in the Residence zoning district.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• ANR-2025-06: combine two parcels at Nelson and Cross Streets (Residence district)
• Public hearing: site plan for four industrial buildings at 330 Chestnut Street (Industrial Garden Park district)

The board approved the September 3 and September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It endorsed ANR‑2025‑06, allowing the combination of two parcels on Nelson and Cross Streets for an 1,800‑sq‑ft single‑family home. The public hearing on the 330 Chestnut Street site plan was reopened and scheduled to continue on November 4, 2025. Additional motions to return the hearing to open session and to adjourn the meeting were also approved.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑2)
• Endorsed ANR‑2025‑06 parcel combination (5‑0‑0)
• Reopened public hearing on Site‑2025‑03 (5‑0‑0)
• Continued hearing to Nov 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM (5‑0‑0)
• Returned hearing to open session (5‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will discuss its strategy regarding collective bargaining and potential litigation. The discussion will consider whether an open meeting could negatively affect the public body's bargaining or litigation position. No decisions are indicated in this agenda item.

• Discuss collective bargaining strategy
• Discuss potential litigation strategy
• Consider impact of open meetings on bargaining or litigation

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will vote on MASC resolutions for the MASC/MASS Delegate Meeting scheduled for November 14, 2025, and select a delegate to attend. The committee will also consider the Birchland Park Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy required by DESE. A discussion of the superintendent search process and committee appointments will take place. Additional reports on the superintendent, business, and teaching and learning will be presented.

• Approve MASC Resolutions for the MASC/MASS Delegate Meeting on November 14, 2025
• Nominate a delegate for the MASC/MASS Delegate Meeting
• Birchland Park Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy – new DESE requirement
• Superintendent Search Process Discussion – committee appointments
• FY 2026 First Quarter Business Report by Assistant Superintendent for Business

The East Longmeadow School Committee approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the FY 2026 first‑quarter report. It adjusted the superintendent search screening committee, named new members, and approved a series of MASC resolutions covering BMI testing, transgender student sanctuary policies, special‑education reserve funding, board membership, delegate authority, personal financial literacy, and the Regional School Assessment Reserve Fund. The committee also nominated a delegate to the MASC/MASS meeting and approved the ELPS Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy before adjourning.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2026 First Quarter report (5-0)
• Adjusted superintendent search screening committee from 13 to 15 members (5-0)
• Named Alexandra Lennon, Erica Manville, and Maureen MacPhail as committee members (5-0)
• Approved MASC resolutions: removed BMI testing, affirmed sanctuary laws for transgender students, increased special‑education reserve fund balance, affirmed board membership, granted delegate authority on local governance, approved personal financial literacy education, approved Regional School Assessment Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Nominated Kerri as delegate to MASC/MASS meeting (5-0)
• Approved ELPS Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy (5-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The East Longmeadow By‑Law Review Committee meeting on October 2, 2025 will consider approval of the previous meeting minutes, review feedback from department heads, and discuss the town's bylaws. Items listed are anticipated topics; the committee may also address other matters permitted by law.

• Approve minutes (old business)
• Review department head feedback (old business)
• Review bylaws (new business)

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will vote on accidental disability applications from Kelly Miller (Southwick) and Sean Burt (Ludlow). It will also reaffirm several warrants totaling millions of dollars and accept reconciled bank balances for Berkshire and Peoples banks. Additional votes will cover new retirement allowances, new retirement applications, and acceptance of new member applications. The board will review the budget expense breakdown, directors report, trial balance, and PERAC memo.

• Vote to consider accidental disability applications for Kelly Miller (Southwick) and Sean Burt (Ludlow)
• Vote to reaffirm warrants: #41 Salary $30,485.86; #42 Board Member’s Compensation $2,833.33; #43 Refunds and Transfers $572,372.95; #44 Monthly Expenses $23,409.79; #45 Monthly Retirement Allowances $4,952,499.13
• Vote to accept reconciled balances: Berkshire Bank money market ACH $5,097,011.83, money market $5,030,097.56, checking $1,383,522.72; Peoples Bank money market $58,138.86, checking $191,388.88
• Vote to approve new retirement allowances for retirees listed (e.g., Rosalie Palmer Belisle, Kim E. Monson Slozak)
• Vote to accept and file new member applications for multiple units (e.g., Alexandria Rizzo, Oksana Mastyanskaya, Gabriela Emet)

Town Manager

The Town Manager will hold a public hearing to consider National Grid’s petition #31193537 to install a line of underground electric conduits. The proposed work concerns Pecousic Drive and Town View Circle. The agenda notes that listed items are anticipated and may not all be discussed.

• National Grid petition #31193537 to install underground electric conduits on Pecousic Drive and Town View Circle

The Town Manager approved National Grid’s petition #31193537 to install underground conduits and secondary conductors along Town View Circle. The work will involve digging trenches in the tree belt and using concrete where the road is crossed. National Grid must obtain permits from the DPW before proceeding. No vote tally was recorded.

• Approved National Grid petition #31193537 for underground conduits

Board of Health

The East Longmeadow Board of Health will hold a remote meeting to discuss several updates. Items include a health department briefing, recycling and trash program information, and the latest vaccine and respiratory season data. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on informational updates and public comment.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• Health Department Updates
• Recycling and Trash Program Updates
• Vaccine and Respiratory Season Updates
• Public Comment

The provided minutes contain no clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No specific decisions were identified.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to consider requests for Certificates of Compliance for three different addresses. The body will also review a report from the Planning and Community Development Department staff.

• Partial Certificate of Compliance request for 104 Millbrook Drive (DEP File #150-60)
• Non-applicability Certificate of Compliance request for 31 Favorite Lane (DEP File #150-276)
• Partial Certificate of Compliance request for 76 Alpine Avenue (DEP File #150-312)

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved partial Certificates of Compliance for 104 Millbrook Drive and 76 Alpine Avenue, and a Certificate of Compliance to invalidate the Order of Conditions at 31 Favorite Lane. The board also approved the hazard‑tree removal work at 175 Denslow Road with specific conditions. All approvals were passed by a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved partial Certificate of Compliance for 104 Millbrook Drive (unanimous 3-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance to invalidate Order of Conditions at 31 Favorite Lane (unanimous 3-0-0)
• Approved partial Certificate of Compliance for 76 Alpine Avenue (unanimous 3-0-0)
• Approved hazard‑tree removal at 175 Denslow Road with conditions (unanimous 3-0-0)
• Approved 09/10/2025 Open Session minutes (unanimous 3-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of the 09/24/2025 meeting (unanimous 3-0-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review director and member reports. The agenda includes old business regarding Oktoberfest and Tranghese Park.

• Discussion of Oktoberfest
• Discussion of Tranghese Park

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss a change of name for a local smoke shop and a new law allowing alcohol license holders to trade for a broader license. The body will also accept donations totaling $38,650.27 from the Council on Aging, Library, and Fire Department.

• Approve Change of DBA for A’s Smoke Shop at 611 North Main Street
• Discuss trading alcohol licenses for broader non-transferable licenses
• Accept $38,650.27 in donations from Council on Aging, Library, and Fire Dept.
• Accept $402,911.19 in Chapter 90 apportionments for road projects
• Approve September 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Town Council unanimously approved a change of DBA for A2Z Food Mart, adopted Mass. General Law Chapter 138 Section 12D allowing on‑premise wine and malt license holders to trade for a non‑transferable all‑alcohol license, accepted $38,650.27 in donations, and accepted $402,911.19 in Chapter 90 apportionments for public works. The council also approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved DBA change for A2Z Food Mart, LLC dba Zain’s Smoke Shop to A2Z Food Mart, LLC dba A’S Smoke Shop (6‑0)
• Adopted MGL Chapter 138 Sec 12D permitting wine/malt license trade‑in for all‑alcohol license (6‑0)
• Accepted donations totaling $38,650.27 from Council on Aging, Library, and Fire Department (6‑0)
• Accepted Chapter 90 apportionments: $28,075.25 Rural Roadway, $129,008.99 Fair Share, $245,826.95 Supplemental (6‑0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will meet to discuss the process for searching for a new superintendent. The body will also review reports from the athletic and food services directors.

• Discussion on the Superintendent Search Process
• Acceptance of a $500 check from Grynn & Barrett Photography for the Meadow Brook School Gift Account
• Approval of Birchland Park Middle School 8th Grade field trip to Sonny’s Place on June 8, 2026
• Request to advertise on school district property for ELHS Football
• Update on the 25-26 school year from Food Services Director Lori Pahl

The committee approved the September 8, 2025 executive and regular session minutes (3-0-1). It accepted a $1,000 USTA grant and a $500 check for the Meadow Brook School gift account (both 4-0). The search committee was reestablished to 13 members, adding a second administrator, a secretary, and an additional parent (4-0). The board also approved a middle‑school field trip to Sonny’s Place and advertising on district property for the high school football program (each 4-0).

• Approved September 8, 2025 executive session minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved September 8, 2025 regular session minutes (3-0-1)
• Accepted $1,000 USTA grant (4-0)
• Accepted $500 check from Grynn & Barrett Photography into Meadow Brook School gift account (4-0)
• Reestablished superintendent search committee to 13 members, adding a second administrator, secretary, and parent (4-0)
• Approved Birchland Park Middle School 8th‑grade field trip to Sonny’s Place on June 8, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved advertising on district property for East Longmeadow High School football (4-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will convene to review bylaws and address old and new business. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Senior Center Conference Room.

• Review Bylaws
• Old Business
• New Business

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss a draft policy and application for art and display cases. The board will also review the Director's report on building needs and programming.

• Draft Art and Display Case Policy and Application

The trustees unanimously approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. They also began the review and revision of the East Longmeadow Public Library Exhibit Policy, with work to continue at the October 15 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Started review of Library Exhibit Policy (process to continue)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The East Longmeadow Board of Assessors will review the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss several administrative items, including a tentative 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment and a $2,171.90 motor vehicle excise abatement for August. The main agenda item is the finalization and signing off of FY26 proposed valuation reports in DLSGateway. An executive session and updates on abatements and inspections are also scheduled.

• Review minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements (2025) for August totaling $2,171.90
• Finalize FY26 proposed valuation reports (LA-3, LA-4, LA-13, LA-15) in DLSGateway
• Executive session
• Property abatement inspections review

The Board approved the August 27 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It signed the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #5 for $103,235.96 and approved related August reports. The Board denied the Mason motor vehicle excise application by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting then moved to executive session and adjourned.

• Approved August 27 minutes (3-0)
• Signed 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #5 ($103,235.96)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Report for August ($2,171.90)
• Approved LA-3 Sales Report for August
• Denied Mason motor vehicle excise application (3-0)
• Moved to executive session to review MVE & Boat abatements (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Town Manager

The Town Manager’s public hearing will consider alleged violations of the town’s leash law involving two dogs, Blondie and Blackie, at 33 Rose Terrace. The hearing is required by Town Bylaws c. 315, s. 2A for cases where the leash law is broken four or more times in a year. The manager may discuss the matter, but the agenda notes that not all listed items may be addressed.

• Public hearing on leash‑law violations (c. 315 s. 1A) for dogs Blondie and Blackie at 33 Rose Terrace

The Town Manager opened a public hearing on September 17, 2025 regarding two dogs that violated the leash law. The owners were present and explained steps taken to contain the dogs. Animal Control will inspect the property at 4:30 p.m. to assess the proposed solution. The Town Manager said a written decision will be issued later.

Housing Authority

The East Longmeadow Housing Authority board will meet on September 17 at 4:30 p.m. at 81 Quarry Hill. The agenda lists items the chair expects to discuss, including approval of minutes, a budget revision, a public hearing, and several administrative matters such as tenant write‑off, CFA, boot allowance, AUP, and budget guidelines. The board may discuss additional items or skip some listed items as allowed by law.

• Budget revision
• Public hearing
• Tenant write‑off
• Boot allowance
• Budget guidelines

Housing Authority

The East Longmeadow Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2025 to review its proposed Annual Plan for fiscal year 2026. Attendees may submit oral or written comments on the plan’s components, which the Authority will consider before final submission to the state office. The meeting is open to tenants, the general public, and local tenant or resident advisory groups.

• Proposed 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Current Operating Budget
• Responses to Performance Management Review findings
• List of housing authority policies and regulatory waivers

Planning Board

The East Longmeadow Planning Board will convene to approve minutes from the previous meeting and hold a public hearing for a site plan review of a detached accessory dwelling unit. The board will also consider an administrative request to re-convey and combine parcels on Betterley Lane.

• Public hearing for Site Plan Review Approval at 31 Rollins Drive
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Administrative request to re-convey and combine parcels on Betterley Lane
• Planning and Community Development Director’s Report

The board delayed approval of the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It endorsed ANR‑2025‑05 to reconvey and combine parcels on Betterley Lane. The board approved the site‑plan request for an accessory dwelling unit at 31 Rollins Drive, including waivers for the traffic study and storm‑water report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Delayed approval of Sep 3, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Endorsed ANR‑2025‑05 parcel combine (3‑0‑0)
• Closed then reopened public hearing for SITE‑2025‑04 (3‑0‑0 each)
• Approved waiver of traffic study and storm‑water report (3‑0‑0)
• Approved findings for SITE‑2025‑04 (3‑0‑0)
• Approved SITE‑2025‑04 site‑plan (3‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve prior minutes and hold a public hearing on a variance request for a single-family home at 0 Prospect Street. The applicant seeks relief from minimum lot area requirements in the Residence AA district.

• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing: Case ZV-2025-03 variance request
• Variance request for 0 Prospect Street (Residence AA district)
• Request for relief from Minimum Lot Area requirements
• Applicant: Jeffrey R. Mitchell

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to continue case ZV‑2025‑03, a variance request for 0 Prospect Street, to a hearing on December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 4‑0)
• Continued variance case ZV‑2025‑03 to Dec 8, 2025 hearing (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4‑0)

Department of Public Works

The East Longmeadow Department of Public Works will meet to discuss the Heritage Park design. The meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM at 328 North Main St.

• Review Heritage Park Design
• Other Business

Community Preservation Committee

The East Longmeadow Community Preservation Committee will consider the minutes from its previous meeting, receive updates on ongoing projects, get a financial update, and discuss setting the application timeline for the fall season. These items are listed as anticipated discussion points, though the exact agenda may change.

• Review minutes from the last meeting
• Updates on ongoing community preservation projects
• Financial update for the committee
• Discussion and setting of the fall application timeline

The committee approved the May 28, 2025 minutes unanimously. The Town Council approved a $54,211 baseball field fence repair project (5‑Yes, 1‑No) and unanimously approved a $28,369 Planning Department digitization project. The committee also set the Fall application window for September 15‑November 15, 2025.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Town Council approved Baseball Field Fence Repair for $54,211 (5‑Yes, 1‑No)
• Town Council approved Planning Department Digitization project for $28,369 (unanimous)
• Set Fall application window Sep 15‑Nov 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider Notice of Intent NOI-2025-03 for a single‑family home at 0 Prospect Street, which must comply with the Wetlands Protection Act 310 CMR 10.00 and local wetland bylaws Chapter 424. The commission will also address a violation at 633‑759 Somers Road. A staff report from the Planning and Community Development Department will be presented.

• NOI-2025-03: Notice of Intent for single‑family home at 0 Prospect Street (Assessor’s Parcel ID 45-1-0) subject to Wetlands Protection Act 310 CMR 10.00 and Chapter 424 Wetlands Protection
• Project monitoring of violation at 633‑759 Somers Road
• Planning and Community Development Department staff report

The commission approved the August 27 meeting minutes (4-0-1). It voted to continue the Notice of Intent for 0 Prospect Street to December 10, 2025 (5-0-0). The commission agreed to require a Notice of Intent or Restoration Plan for the 633‑759 Somers Road site by Oct. 22, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5-0-0).

• Approved 8/27/2025 minutes (4 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstain)
• Continued NOI-2025-03 for 0 Prospect Street to Dec. 10, 2025 (5 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstain)
• Commission agreed to send letter requiring NOI or Restoration Plan for 633‑759 Somers Road by Oct. 22, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (5 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstain)

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District will consider several routine items. Members will review and vote to approve the minutes from the July 23, 2025 regular session. They will also review and vote to approve payroll and accounts payable for July and August 2025. A report from the Veterans’ Service Officer and the meeting schedule will be presented.

• Approve July 23, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
• Approve payroll and accounts payable for July 2025
• Approve payroll and accounts payable for August 2025
• Veterans’ Service Officer report
• Adopt meeting schedule

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District will review and vote to approve the July 23, 2025 regular session meeting minutes. It will also consider and vote on payroll and accounts payable for July 2025 and for August 2025. A report from Veterans’ Service Officer Jason Burgener and the upcoming meeting schedule will be presented.

• Approve July 23, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
• Approve payroll and accounts payable for July 2025
• Approve payroll and accounts payable for August 2025
• Veterans’ Service Officer Jason Burgener VSO report
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will meet to process retirement applications, new member enrollments, and injury notices. The board will also vote to reaffirm several financial warrants and a $10 million PRIT fund transfer.

• Vote on accidental disability application for Kelly Miller (Town of Southwick Police)
• Reaffirmation of warrants including $4,914,907.06 for monthly retirement allowances
• Reaffirmation of $10,000,000.00 transfer from M.M. to PRIT
• Review of reconciled bank balances as of July 31, 2025, including $13,912,330.63 in a Berkshire Bank money market account
• Processing of 19 new applications for retirement and numerous new member applications

Town Council

The Town Council will consider five one-day liquor license applications for local events and fundraisers. The body will also review two prior year bills and receive an update on a compensation and classification study.

• One-day liquor license for Masonic Temple, 43 Chestnut Street (Sept 13)
• One-day liquor licenses for Greek Orthodox Church, 200 Prospect Street (Oct 17-18)
• One-day liquor license for East Village Tavern at Brown Farm, 64 Hampden Road (Oct 18)
• One-day liquor licenses for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church, 235 Dwight Road (Oct 11-12)
• Prior year bills for Fire Department ($577) and Canon copier lease ($3,531.08)

The council voted to approve six one‑day liquor licenses for various community events, including a music festival at the Masonic Temple and celebrations at the Greek Orthodox Church, East Village Tavern, and St. Paul the Apostle’s Church. The council also approved prior‑year bills for the Fire Department ($577) and a Canon copier lease ($3,531.08). Minutes from the August 12 special and open‑session meetings were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved one‑day liquor license for Masonic Temple, 43 Chestnut St (Sept 13) – unanimous Yes
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Greek Orthodox Church, 200 Prospect St (Oct 17) – unanimous Yes
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Greek Orthodox Church, 200 Prospect St (Oct 18) – unanimous Yes
• Approved one‑day liquor license for East Village Tavern, 64 Hampden Rd (Oct 18) – unanimous Yes
• Approved one‑day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church, 235 Dwight Rd (Oct 11) – unanimous Yes
• Approved one‑day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church, 235 Dwight Rd (Oct 12) – unanimous Yes
• Approved prior‑year Fire Department bill $577 – unanimous Yes
• Approved prior‑year Canon copier lease bill $3,531.08 – unanimous Yes

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will meet to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation, with an executive session called to address potential detrimental effects on their position. The meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 4:30 PM.

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss the superintendent search process and screening committee. The agenda includes reports on the FY 25 fourth quarter and FY 26 grant approvals. Additionally, the committee will review the district's invitation into the DESE High Dosage Literacy Tutoring program.

• Superintendent search presentation by Tracy Novick, MASC Field Director
• Discussion on Screening and First Interview Committee for the Superintendent Search
• FY 25 Fourth Quarter Report
• FY 26 Grant Approval
• DESE High Dosage Literacy Tutoring program invitation

The East Longmeadow School Committee approved the August 18, 2025 executive and regular session minutes. It adopted the proposed timeline for the superintendent search and created a 13‑member steering committee with Don Maki as chair. The committee also accepted the FY 25 fourth‑quarter financial report and approved FY 26 grant allocations. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 PM.

• Approved August 18, 2025 executive session minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 18, 2025 regular session minutes (4-0)
• Approved superintendent search timeline, adding October 20 meeting (4-0)
• Created 13‑member superintendent search steering committee, appointing Don Maki chair, Cathy Hood and Katie Freeman as initial members (4-0)
• Accepted FY 25 fourth‑quarter report (4-0)
• Accepted FY 26 grant approvals (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 PM (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council Licensing Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and review specific alcoholic beverage license types. The discussion focuses on on-premises licenses under M.G.L. c. 138, § 12.

• Approval of May 7, 2025 minutes
• Review of on-premises all alcoholic beverages license trade-ins
• Review of M.G.L. c. 138, § 12 on-premises wines and malt beverages license

The Licensing Committee approved the May 7 meeting minutes, recommended that the Town Council adopt M.G.L. c. 138 §12 to let on‑premises wine/malt licenses convert to all‑alcohol licenses, and placed that recommendation on the September 23 Town Council agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 2:02 p.m.

• Approved May 7 minutes (all in favor, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Town Council adopt M.G.L. c. 138 §12 license conversion (all in favor)
• Placed recommendation on Town Council September 23 agenda (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:02 p.m. (all in favor)

COA Board

The Council on Aging board will hold its regular monthly meeting to receive reports from staff and committees, approve prior minutes, and discuss ongoing programs for local elders. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to review bylaws and discuss old and new business. The agenda consists of general procedural items.

• Review of bylaws

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for two development projects. The board is reviewing a request for a large-scale industrial complex and a special permit for a restaurant.

• Public hearing for a Special Permit to operate a restaurant at 59 Maple Street
• Site Plan Review for four Manufacturing/Warehousing/Commercial Buildings at 330 Chestnut Street
• Proposed 455,936 square foot total footprint and 398 parking spaces at 330 Chestnut Street

The board approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It approved the special permit SP‑2025‑07 for a restaurant at 59 Maple Street, including 11 am‑9 pm operating hours and related conditions. The board also approved its review standards and voted to continue the site‑plan hearing for 330 Chestnut Street to the October 7 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved planning board review standards (5‑0)
• Approved hours of operation 11 am‑9 pm for 59 Maple St (5‑0)
• Approved special permit SP‑2025‑07 for 59 Maple St (4‑0)
• Continued SITE‑2025‑03 hearing to Oct 7 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review updates on archival projects and the town bell restoration. The body will also discuss the museum opening on September 20 and funding for the Town Hall roof.

• Museum opening scheduled for 9/20
• Town Hall roof CPC funding
• Old Fire Station restoration
• Town bell restoration update
• Cultural Council Grant for Dennis Picard at 10/23 Knox Trail

The commission unanimously accepted the June 3rd minutes. They announced that the museum will open on September 20th. Other topics such as the time capsule, town bell, and fire‑station assessment were discussed but no further actions were decided.

• Accepted June 3rd minutes (all in favor)
• Set museum opening date for September 20th

Board of Assessors

The East Longmeadow Board of Assessors meets to review the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting and discuss administrative reports, including motor vehicle excise abatements and sales reports. The board will also review proposed FY26 valuations and consider a tentative PILOT request.

• Review minutes from July 23, 2025 meeting
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements (2025) for July: $7,383.79
• FY26 Proposed Valuations review
• Tentative PILOT request
• Property Abatement Inspections review

The Board accepted the July 23, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then approved the FY26 property valuation figures and moved to submit them to the Department of Revenue. A request for a 20‑year solar PILOT was discussed and unanimously denied.

• Accepted July 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved FY26 property valuations as presented (3-0)
• Denied 20‑year solar PILOT agreement (3-0)
• Moved to executive session to review abatements, PILOT, inspections, ATB update (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The East Longmeadow Conservation Commission will hold a meeting to approve minutes from the previous session, review a request for a Certificate of Compliance for a property at 146 Millbrook Drive, and hear a staff report from the Planning and Community Development Department. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via Zoom.

• Request for Certificate of Compliance at 146 Millbrook Drive (Assessor’s Parcel ID 87-47-30) by Mary L. Schaller-Race

The commission unanimously approved the August 13, 2025 Open Session minutes. It also unanimously approved a partial Certificate of Compliance for 146 Millbrook Drive (Assessor’s Parcel ID 87-47-30). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 8/13/2025 Open Session minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved partial Certificate of Compliance for 146 Millbrook Drive (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Commission for People With Disabilities

The Commission for People With Disabilities will meet to discuss ADA grant applications and a self-evaluation transition plan. The body will also address a grievance regarding Pine Knoll and the recruitment of new members.

• Pine Knoll Grievance
• ADA Self-Eval/Transition plan
• ADA Grant Applications
• Recruitment of new members

Bylaw Review Committee

The East Longmeadow Bylaw Review Committee will convene to review existing bylaws, address old business, and discuss new business. Not all listed items may be discussed, and additional items may be introduced as permitted by law.

Board of Library Trustees

The East Longmeadow Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss draft updates to its internal rules and regulations, review a town charter by-law related to the board, and receive a director’s report on programming and building needs. The group will also vote to accept minutes from the July 16 meeting.

• Vote to accept minutes from July 16, 2025 meeting
• Review of draft Board of Library Trustees Rules and Regulations
• Town Charter By-Law Review Chapter 170 Board of Library Trustees

The Board approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved the revised Board of Library Trustees Rules and Regulations with minor edits, to be sent to the Town Manager and posted on the library website. A suggested amendment to the Town Charter to involve the Library Director in trustee selection was noted and will be forwarded for review. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Library Trustees Rules and Regulations with minor edits (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review the Director and members' reports. The body will discuss old business regarding Oktoberfest 2025 and new business concerning the PK CIP list.

• Oktoberfest 2025
• PK CIP list

Town Manager

The Town Manager will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from National Grid. The body will consider the installation of a utility pole on Vineland Avenue.

• National Grid petition #31142800 to install one pole on Vineland Avenue approximately 122’ south of the Worthy Avenue intersection

A public hearing was held on August 19, 2025 to consider National Grid petition #31142800 for a new pole on Vineland Avenue. No residents attended the hearing. Town Manager Thomas Christensen approved the petition, authorizing the pole installation.

• Approved National Grid petition #31142800 to install pole #12-50 on Vineland Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a special permit amendment for a restaurant business. The board is reviewing a request to extend the hours of operation for the property located at 520 North Main Street.

• Public hearing for Case SP-2025-06: request to extend restaurant hours at 520 North Main Street

The board voted to approve the special permit amendment for 520 North Main Street, extending restaurant hours and adding conditions. It required the installation of a three‑foot hedge row, waived the building layout, floor‑plan, and parking‑plan requirements, and allowed the picnic tables to be used until 8 p.m. All motions passed with four votes in favor and none opposed.

• Approved special permit amendment (4‑0‑0)
• Extended operating hours: Sun‑Thu to 10 p.m., Fri‑Sat to 11 p.m. (takeout only) (4‑0‑0)
• Required installation of a row of green‑giant hedges as a barrier (4‑0‑0)
• Waived building layout, floor‑plan, and parking‑plan requirements (4‑0‑0)
• Allowed picnic tables to be used until 8:00 p.m. each night (4‑0‑0)
• Approved the special permit findings (4‑0‑0)
• Closed the public hearing (4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4‑0‑0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee is meeting in executive session. The body will conduct strategy sessions or collective bargaining regarding nonunion personnel.

• Strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel

School Committee

The School Committee will receive reports on the superintendent search and the ELHS building project. The body will consider a revised wellness policy and a possible waiver of the substitute teacher information policy.

• Acceptance of a $50,137.49 grant check from ELEEF
• Approval of the Revised Wellness Policy
• Possible Waiver of Policy GCGA - R Substitute Teacher Information
• Update on ELHS Building Project
• FY25 End-of-Year Transfers

The committee approved several prior meeting minutes and voted to contract with MASC for the new superintendent search. It also accepted a $50,137.49 grant, approved FY25 end‑of‑year transfers, and adopted a waiver for substitute‑teacher policy, the revised wellness policy, and other items.

• Approved June 23, 2025 executive session minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved June 23, 2025 regular session minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved May 27, 2025 regular session minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved contract with MASC for new superintendent search (5-0)
• Approved FY25 End‑of‑Year Transfers (5-0)
• Accepted ELEEF grant check of $50,137.49 (5-0)
• Approved waiver of Policy GCGA‑R Substitute Teacher Information (5-0)
• Approved revised Wellness Policy (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a Notice of Intent for the Town of East Longmeadow to dredge Blackmon Pond and make park improvements. The body will also review a request for a partial certificate of compliance for a property on Old Farm Road.

• Notice of Intent for dredging Blackmon Pond and park improvements at 391 North Main Street
• Partial Certificate of Compliance request for 79 Old Farm Road
• Discussion on using Wetlands Protection Act Funds for site visit mileage reimbursements
• Violation update for 383 Porter Road

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved three items: the July 9 meeting minutes, a partial Certificate of Compliance for 79 Old Farm Road, and the continuation of a Notice of Intent for dredging Blackmon Pond. It also approved using Wetlands Protection Act funds to reimburse staff mileage for site visits, effective in perpetuity.

• Approved July 9, 2025 Open Session minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved partial Certificate of Compliance for 79 Old Farm Road (vote 4-0-0)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 391 North Main Street to Oct 8 2025 (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved use of Wetlands Protection Act funds for staff mileage reimbursement (vote 4-0-0)

Town Council

The East Longmeadow Town Council will open a public hearing and vote on licensing matters, including liquor license changes and a manager transfer for Atlantis Fresh Market. They will also discuss recodifying zoning bylaws and ratify a firefighters' union contract. Procedural items like minutes approval and communications will be addressed.

• Approve liquor license transfer for Atlantis Fresh Market, 227 Shaker Road
• Vote on one-day liquor licenses for Kimberly Wilson (Norcross House, 89 Maple Street) and St. Michael’s Players (53 Somers Road)
• Ratify Firefighters Local 2426 contract
• Discuss zoning bylaw review with Barrett Planning Group
• Consider recreational marijuana ballot question for June 2026

The council approved a change of manager for Atlantis Fresh Market and three one‑day liquor licenses, ratified the Firefighters Local 2426 contract, and chose to place a non‑binding recreation marijuana question on the June 2026 ballot. It also approved an exemption for Lynn Booth at the Housing Authority and authorized release of executive‑session minutes.

• Approved change of manager for Atlantis Fresh Market (Stacy Fortin to Rebecca Dempsey) (7-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Kimberly Wilson, Norcross House (7-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for St. Michael’s Players, Handbag Bingo (7-0)
• Ratified Firefighters Local 2426 contract (7-0)
• Approved exemption for Lynn Booth, Housing Authority receptionist (6-0)
• Approved release of executive‑session minutes (7-0)
• Decided to place non‑binding recreation marijuana question on June 2026 ballot (7-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 Open Session minutes (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council and School Committee will hold a special meeting to interview five candidates for an open School Committee seat. The body will also vote to approve a Massachusetts General Law exemption allowing a specific candidate to participate in the process.

• Interview of five candidates for School Committee vacancy
• Vote to approve MGL Chapter 268A Section 23(b)(3) exemption for Kathy Hill
• Special meeting at Council on Aging Media Room, 328 North Main Street
• Meeting held via Zoom webinar
• Appointment of candidate to fill School Committee vacancy

The council approved an exemption allowing Councilor Kathy Hill to participate in filling a School Committee vacancy. After a vote, the council nominated and appointed Kerri Jarzabski to the vacancy with an 11‑yes, 0‑no tally. A prior nomination of Cathy Hood failed with 4‑yes and 7‑no votes. The meeting was then closed and adjourned.

• Approved exemption for Councilor Kathy Hill to participate in School Committee vacancy process (7 Yes, 0 No)
• Rejected nomination of Cathy Hood for School Committee vacancy (4 Yes, 7 No)
• Approved nomination of Kerri Jarzabski for School Committee vacancy (11 Yes, 0 No)
• Closed the Special School Committee meeting (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Adjourned the Special Town Council meeting (7 Yes, 0 No)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Town Council to fill a vacancy on the ELPS School Committee. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The East Longmeadow Zoning Board of Appeals will convene on August 11, 2025, to conduct procedural items and hold two public hearings on zoning variance requests. The board will also consider other business before adjourning.

• Variance request for Brownmeadow LLC on Maple Street (Assessor’s Parcel IDs 6-128A-F and 6-128-G) to reduce frontage requirements
• Variance request by Thomas Witkop at 367 Dwight Road (Assessor’s Parcel ID 3-47-79) to modify side and rear yard setbacks for a 500 sq. ft. garage

The board unanimously approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved variance request ZV-2025-01 for Brownmeadow LLC to use Maple Street frontage. Additionally, the board approved variance ZV-2025-02 for Thomas Witkop’s garage with a 4‑foot boundary condition.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved variance ZV-2025-01 for Brownmeadow LLC (5-0-0)
• Approved variance ZV-2025-02 for Thomas Witkop with 4‑foot boundary condition (5-0-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will meet to review bylaws and discuss old and new business. The agenda contains only general procedural items.

• Review of bylaws

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will review the 12/31/2024 audit and vote on several financial transfers and retirement applications. The board will also consider staff overtime and insurance rate updates.

• Vote to reaffirm a $25,000,000.00 transfer to the PRIT fund
• Vote to reaffirm $5,175,798.46 in transfers for warrants
• Vote on a $25.00 cost of living increase for Donna's Cleaning Service
• Review of new workers comp insurance rates from MIIA for 07/01/2025-06/30/2026
• Vote to consider 11 new applications for retirement

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit amendment for a restaurant. The board will also discuss zoning regulations for recreational vehicles on private property.

• Public hearing for Case SP-2025-06: request to extend hours of operation for restaurant at 520 North Main Street
• Zoning discussion regarding recreational vehicles on private property

The Planning Board approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to continue the public hearing on the special‑permit amendment for 520 North Main Street to August 19, 2025. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Continued public hearing for case SP‑2025‑06 to Aug 19, 2025 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to review bylaws and discuss old and new business. The agenda contains only general procedural items.

• Review of bylaws

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review several preliminary warrants and financial reports for FY26. The meeting includes the reorganization of the Board and the review of assessment reports.

• 2026 Preliminary Real Estate Warrant for $25,288,572.14
• 2026 Preliminary Real Estate CPA Warrant for $196,652.55
• FY26 Preliminary Personal Property Warrant for $950,094.29
• FY26 Omitted & Revised Assessment Report for $13,510,651
• FY25 Community Preservation Surcharge Report for $393,203.87

The board approved the FY26 Omitted & Revised Assessment Report, adding $13,510,651 in values, and also approved the FY26 Amended LA-13A Growth Report ($250,487) and the FY25 Community Preservation Surcharge Report ($393,203.87). It signed several FY26 warrants totaling over $26 million and set a target to raise the assessment‑to‑sale ratio to 95%, roughly a 6 % increase for single‑family homes. The board denied three motor‑vehicle‑excise applications and voted 3‑0 to keep the board’s organization unchanged for the new fiscal year.

• Approved FY26 Omitted & Revised Assessment Report adding $13,510,651 in values
• Approved FY26 Amended LA-13A Growth Report for $250,487
• Approved FY25 Community Preservation Surcharge Report (CP-1) for $393,203.87
• Signed 2026 Preliminary Real Estate Warrant for $25,288,572.14
• Signed 2026 Preliminary Real Estate CPA Warrant for $196,652.55
• Signed FY26 Preliminary Personal Property Warrant for $950,094.29
• Denied Motor Vehicle Excise application Turschman (2025 Bill#14118)
• Denied Motor Vehicle Excise application CCAP Auto Lease (2024 Bill#2284)

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The District will meet remotely to approve previous meeting minutes and June 2025 payroll and accounts payable. The board will also hear a report from Veterans’ Service Officer Jason Burgener.

• Vote to approve June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve June 2025 payroll and accounts payable
• VSO report from Jason Burgener
• Discussion of meeting schedule

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review reports and address old and new business. The agenda includes discussions on fall field assignments and the 2025 Oktoberfest.

• Fall field assignments
• Oktoberfest 2025

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to reorganize the board and review the board's by-laws. The meeting includes a director's report on building needs, programming, and professional development.

• Board Reorganization
• Review of Board of Library Trustees By-Laws
• Director's report on building needs and programming

The board approved the June 27, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Trustees elected Amy Pawle as Chair, Cynthia MacNaught as Vice Chair, and reappointed Larry Bauman as Secretary for the 2025‑2026 term, all unanimously. The board approved edits to the Trustees’ Duties section, adopted a new numbering‑lettering scheme for the rules, and postponed final adoption of the Rules and Regulations pending input from the Town Manager. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Amy Pawle as Chair for 2025‑2026 term (unanimous)
• Elected Cynthia MacNaught as Vice Chair for 2025‑2026 term (unanimous)
• Reappointed Larry Bauman as Secretary for 2025‑2026 term (unanimous)
• Approved edits to Trustees’ Duties section (unanimous)
• Adopted new numbering‑lettering scheme for rules (unanimous)
• Postponed final adoption of Rules and Regulations pending Town Manager input (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The East Longmeadow Housing Authority will meet to discuss administrative updates and legal issues. The board is scheduled to review the approval of a roof project at 705.

• Approval of 705 Roof project
• Appointment of a new Board Member
• Discussion of legal issues

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a new commercial building and restaurant operating hours. The board will also consider a land reconfiguration request and cell phone antenna changes.

• Site Plan Review for a 4,837 square foot agricultural/commercial building at 896 Somers Road
• Special Permit amendment for restaurant hours of operation at 520 North Main Street
• Land reconfiguration of two parcels into one at 286 Maple Street
• Review of cell phone antenna changes at 24 North Main Street
• Zoning discussion regarding recreational vehicles on private property

The Board approved the Site Plan Review petition (SITE-2025-02) for a 4,837‑sq‑ft agricultural/commercial building at 896 Somers Road, voting 4‑0‑0. It also granted waivers for the storm‑water report, surfacing requirements, signage, and traffic study, and set trash‑pickup hours to Monday‑Friday 8 am‑6 pm. Additionally, the Board opened a public hearing on a request to extend the operating hours of the restaurant at 520 North Main Street. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Reopened hearing for SITE-2025-02 (4‑0‑0)
• Waived storm‑water report requirement for SITE-2025-02 (4‑0‑0)
• Waived surfacing requirements for SITE-2025-02 (4‑0‑0)
• Waived signage requirement for SITE-2025-02 (4‑0‑0)
• Waived traffic study requirement for SITE-2025-02 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved trash‑pickup hours Monday‑Friday 8 am‑6 pm (4‑0‑0)
• Approved site plan review petition for SITE-2025-02 (4‑0‑0)

Commission for People With Disabilities

The Commission will meet to elect a new Chair and discuss the roles of its members. The body will also review the Town Bylaw Chapter 180 and consider changing the day and time of future meetings.

• Election of new Commission Chair
• Review of Town Bylaw Chapter 180 Commission for People with Disabilities
• Discussion of meeting format and member roles
• Proposal to move meeting day and time

The commission approved a bylaw amendment to rename itself. The members accepted the slate of officers: Chair Audra Staples, Vice Chair Linda Smith, Secretary Joanne Welch, and Treasurer Kelly Phillips. No new meeting day or time was set. The meeting was adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

• Bylaw amendment to rename the Commission approved
• Officer slate accepted: Chair Audra Staples, Vice Chair Linda Smith, Secretary Joanne Welch, Treasurer Kelly Phillips
• Meeting adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to deliberate and vote on the site assignment for the Deer Park Recycling Facility. The board will also receive updates regarding the town health nurse, the health department, and the recycling and trash program.

• Vote on Deer Park Recycling Facility Site Assignment
• Recycling and Trash Program updates
• Town Health Nurse updates
• Health Department updates

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It then approved the Deer Park Recycling Facility site assignment after reviewing the 19 required criteria. Finally, the Board authorized the East Longmeadow Health Department to draft the site assignment document for Town Council review by July 28, 2025.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Deer Park Recycling Facility site assignment (3-0)
• Authorized Health Department to draft site assignment document for Town Council review by July 28 (3-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to review bylaws and discuss old and new business. The agenda consists of general procedural items.

• Review of bylaws

Conservation Commission

The East Longmeadow Conservation Commission will meet to review wetland-related requests, including certificates of compliance for two properties, notices of intent for pond dredging and home construction, and a determination of applicability for farmland. The meeting will also include project monitoring updates and a staff report from the Planning and Community Development Department.

• Certificate of Compliance requests for 61 Devonshire Terrace and 38 Country Club Drive
• Notice of Intent for Blackmon Pond dredging and park improvements at 391 North Main Street
• Notice of Intent for single-family home construction at 5 Farmer Circle
• Request for Determination of Applicability at 896 Somers Road for farmland wetland status
• Project monitoring updates for stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road and alteration at 383 Porter Road

The Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a single‑family home at 5 Farmer Circle, adding detailed erosion and sediment control conditions. It also approved certificates of compliance for two properties, continued a dredging permit to August 13, and issued determinations for the Somers Road restoration project. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved 6/11/2025 Open Session Minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Complete Certificate of Compliance for 61 Devonshire Terrace (5‑0)
• Approved Partial Certificate of Compliance for 38 Country Club Drive (5‑0)
• Continued NOI‑2025‑02 (Blackmon Pond dredging) to 8/13/2025 (5‑0)
• Approved NOI‑2025‑03 (single‑family home at 5 Farmer Circle) with conditions (5‑0)
• Issued Positive 1, Positive 2a, Negative 3, Negative 6 determinations for Somers Road project (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will vote on an accidental disability application and consider presentations from IT consulting services. The board will also reaffirm several million dollars in warrants and fund transfers.

• Vote to request a medical panel for accidental disability application of Teresa Turcotte
• Reaffirmation of warrants totaling $4,825,043.45, including $4,725,361.74 for monthly retirement allowances
• Reaffirmation of $3,000,000.00 transfer from PRIT to Money Market
• Vote to select a new IT company following consulting presentations
• Review of 11 new applications for retirement and 20 new member applications

Town Council

The Town Council will review financial matters including grant acceptances and year-end transfers. The body is also considering the purchase of real property on Allen Street and a bylaw amendment regarding private car sales.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for Allen Street Landfill (Parcel ID 72-12C-0)
• Acceptance of FY2026 Chapter 90 apportionment of $902,058.73
• Acceptance of Mass Gaming Commission FY26 Community Mitigation Fund award of $347,200
• Acceptance of FY25/26 EEA Grant of $22,000
• Second reading of proposed bylaw amendment regarding private car sales

The council re‑elected Connor O’Shea as President and Anna Jones as Vice President. It approved a bylaw amendment regulating private‑property used‑vehicle sales. It accepted a $22,000 Energy & Environmental Affairs grant, a $347,200 Mass Gaming Commission award, and a $902,058.73 Chapter 90 apportionment for Public Works. It also authorized the Town Manager to negotiate the purchase of the Allen Street Landfill parcel (Parcel ID 72‑12C‑0).

• Re‑elected President Connor O’Shea – Yes (all)
• Nominated and elected Vice President Anna Jones – Yes (all)
• Approved bylaw amendment for private‑property used‑vehicle sales – Yes (all)
• Accepted FY25/26 EEA Grant of $22,000 – Yes (all)
• Accepted Mass Gaming Commission FY26 Community Mitigation Fund award of $347,200 – Yes (all)
• Authorized Town Manager to negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreement for Allen Street Landfill (Parcel ID 72‑12C‑0) – Yes (all)
• Accepted FY2026 Chapter 90 apportionment of $902,058.73 for Public Works – Yes (all)
• Waived 45‑day appointment period for several boards – Yes (6), Torcia abstained

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed building project at 896 Somers Road. The board will also interview a consultant about zoning bylaws and discuss recreational vehicles on private property.

• Site Plan Review for a 4,837 square foot agricultural/commercial building with 81 parking spaces at 896 Somers Road
• Interview with Judi Barrett of Barrett Planning Group LLC regarding East Longmeadow Zoning Bylaws
• Discussion on Recreational Vehicles on Private Property
• Reorganization of Planning Board roles for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk

The Board approved the May 6 and May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It reorganized its leadership, naming Russell Denver Chair, Cassandra Cerasuolo Vice‑Chair, Robert Tirrell Clerk, and appointing William Fonseca to the Community Preservation Committee. The public hearing on the farm site‑plan at 896 Somers Road was continued to July 15, 2025.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Nominated Russell Denver as Chair (4‑0)
• Nominated Cassandra Cerasuolo as Vice‑Chair (4‑0)
• Nominated Robert Tirrell as Clerk (4‑0)
• Appointed William Fonseca to Community Preservation Committee (4‑0)
• Continued public hearing on case SITE‑2025‑02 to July 15, 2025 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 PM (4‑0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will meet to receive reports from the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Business, and Director of Curriculum and Assessment. The committee is scheduled to discuss the reorganization of its sub-committees.

• Reorganization of Sub-Committees

School Committee Finance Committee

The East Longmeadow Finance Committee will discuss end-of-year budget transfers during its June 30 meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting may also enter executive session as permitted by law.

• Discussion of End of Year Transfers

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review board by-laws and receive a director's report on programming and building needs. The board will also vote to accept the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting.

• Vote to accept May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Board of Library Trustees By-Laws
• Director's report on programming, building needs, and professional development

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the May 21 and May 1, 2025 meetings. They adopted revisions to the Board of Library Trustees Rules and Regulations, including reordering sections and editing or deleting several articles. The library’s Friends group introduced a new quarterly newsletter, "News from your Friends," replacing the prior monthly reports. The meeting was adjourned at 10:59 am.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Board of Library Trustees Rules and Regulations
• Adopted new quarterly publication “News from your Friends”

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to review bylaws and discuss old and new business. The agenda consists of general procedural items.

• Review of Bylaws

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review preliminary warrants for real estate and personal property for 2026. The meeting includes reports on motor vehicle excise abatements and valuations for telephones and pipelines.

• 2026 Preliminary Real Estate Warrant: $25,288,572.14
• 2026 Preliminary Real Estate CPA Warrant: $196,652.55
• FY26 Preliminary Personal Property Warrant: $950,094.29
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements for May: $5,496.33
• FY26 Telephone and Pipeline Valuations

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a bylaw amendment to the fee, fine, and penalty schedule and two Community Preservation Act applications. The body will also consider rescinding and revoting on the proposed FY2026 Storm Water Fee Schedule.

• Second reading of proposed bylaw amendment to Chapter 500 Fee, Fine and Penalty Schedule
• $28,369 CPA application for Planning Department Digitization project
• $54,211 CPA application for East Longmeadow Baseball Field Fencing Refurbish and Replacement
• Rescind and revote on FY2026 Storm Water Fee Schedule
• Discussion on RFP to lease space at 382 North Main Street

The Town Council rescinded the May 27 motion on the FY 2026 stormwater fee schedule and then approved a revised schedule with an added agricultural land designation. All councilors voted Yes on the revised fee schedule, the June 10 open and executive session minutes, and two Community Preservation Act projects totaling $82,580. The baseball field fencing project includes $20,000 for netting, with the remainder to be funded from reserves.

• Rescinded May 27 motion to approve FY 2026 stormwater fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved revised FY 2026 stormwater fee schedule with agricultural land addition (7-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 Open Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 Executive Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved CPA digitization project for Planning Department, $28,369 (7-0)
• Approved CPA baseball field fencing and netting project, $54,211 (7-0)
• Moved agenda order to address Financial Matters before Public Hearings (7-0)
• Set effective date of revised Chapter 500 fee schedule to July 1, 2025 (7-0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will meet to discuss the ELHS Work Study Program and Massachusetts Competency Determination. The body is deciding on a new ELA curriculum for BPMS and sports waivers for 8th grade students.

• Adoption of New ELA Curriculum for BPMS
• Approval of 8th Grade Waiver for Girls Varsity XC and JV Field Hockey
• Approval of the 2026 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
• Acceptance of donation to the ELHS Entrepreneurship Program
• Discussion on ELHS Work Study Program

The committee unanimously approved the 2026 8th‑grade Washington D.C. trip. It also approved modifications to the ELHS work‑study program and revised competency determination requirements. Additional approvals included an 8th‑grade waiver for girls varsity cross country and JV field hockey, adoption of a new ELA curriculum for Birchland Park Middle School, and acceptance of a $6,000 donation from Secure Energy Solutions LLC. The meeting concluded with motions to enter and later leave executive session and to adjourn.

• Approved 2026 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip (5-0)
• Approved modification of ELHS Work Study Program (5-0)
• Approved revised ELHS Competency Determination requirements (5-0)
• Approved 8th Grade waiver for girls varsity cross country and JV field hockey (3-0)
• Adopted new ELA curriculum for Birchland Park Middle School (3-0)
• Accepted $6,000 donation from Secure Energy Solutions LLC for ELHS Entrepreneurship program (3-0)
• Moved agenda items 6.1 and 6.2 out of order (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss non‑union personnel strategies (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a frontage requirement variance. The board will consider a petition from Brownmeadow LLC concerning two parcels in the Residence B zoning district.

• Case ZV-2025-01: Variance request for frontage requirements on Maple Street for parcels located on Chestnut Street (Assessor’s Parcel IDs 6-128A-F and 6-128-G)

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting. It then voted to continue the variance hearing for case ZV-2025-01 to August 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued variance hearing for case ZV-2025-01 to Aug 11, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM (5-0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will consider new three-year contracts for secretaries and custodians. The meeting includes end-of-year status reports and a vote on a new preschool curriculum.

• Memorandum of Agreement for a new 3-year contract with ELPS Secretaries
• Memorandum of Agreement for a new 3-year contract with ELPS Custodians
• Adoption of New Preschool Curriculum
• Rotary Club request to advertise
• Acceptance of a Hoyer Lift donation from an ELPS family

The East Longmeadow School Committee approved the Rotary Club advertising request, adopted a new preschool curriculum, accepted a donated Hoyer lift, and approved three‑year contracts for ELPS secretaries and custodians. Each motion was passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 PM.

• Approved Rotary Club advertising request (4-0)
• Adopted new preschool curriculum (4-0)
• Accepted brand‑new Hoyer lift donation (4-0)
• Approved 3‑year contract memorandum for ELPS secretaries (4-0)
• Approved 3‑year contract memorandum for ELPS custodians (4-0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee is meeting in executive session. The body will discuss strategy for personnel negotiations and collective bargaining or litigation.

• Strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Collective bargaining sessions
• Strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review director and member reports. The body will discuss updates on the ELRF and ELRC, as well as new community special events.

• ELRF update
• ELRC awareness outreach
• Volunteer Appreciation
• Oktoberfest
• Larry Maiola – Tranghese Playground

Planning Matters Subcommittee

The Planning Matters Subcommittee will meet to review and discuss a proposed bylaw amendment regarding private car sales. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting.

• Proposed Bylaw Amendment regarding Private Car Sales

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The District will meet remotely to approve meeting minutes and May 2025 financial records. The body will also receive a report from Veterans’ Service Officer Jason Burgener.

• Vote to approve April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve May 2025 payroll and accounts payable
• VSO report from Jason Burgener
• Discussion of meeting schedule

Town Council

The Town Council Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to the town's fee, fine, and penalty schedule. The committee will also review minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 500 – Fee, Fine and Penalty Schedule

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding the site assignment of a solid waste facility for Deer Park Recycling, LLC. The board is reviewing a proposal to use a portion of a parcel for a transfer station.

• Proposed transfer station at 100 Deer Park Drive on 3.72 acres of a 6.22-acre parcel
• Proposed facility use: accepting, recycling, and transferring construction, demolition, and bulky waste
• Proposed maximum daily tonnage of 2,000 tons
• Proposed hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 5 days a week

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to continue its review of town bylaws. The committee will also discuss feedback provided by the Town Manager and Department Heads.

• Review of town bylaws
• Discussion of feedback from Department Heads and Town Manager

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review board by-laws and receive a director's report. The board will also vote on the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting.

• Review of Board of Library Trustees By-Laws
• Director's report on programming, building needs, professional development, and Friends
• Vote to accept May 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a Notice of Intent for dredging and park improvements at Blackmon Pond. The body will also monitor a stream alteration project and review a stormwater management plan.

• NOI-2025-02: Dredging of Blackmon Pond and park improvements at 391 North Main Street
• EO-2025-01: Stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road
• Tighe & Bond Stormwater Management Plan Presentation

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the May 28, 2025 Open Session minutes. It voted to continue the public hearing on the Heritage Park Notice of Intent to July 9, 2025. The commission approved a $300 fine for James Haberern for not responding to a curb‑cut notice. It also placed a 30‑day hold on filing for summary judgment for 383 Porter Road.

• Approved 05/28/2025 Open Session minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Continued public hearing on NOI‑2025‑02 to July 9, 2025 (4‑0‑0)
• Issued $300 fine to James Haberern (4‑0‑0)
• Placed 30‑day hold on filing for summary judgment for 383 Porter Road (unanimous agreement)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 PM (5‑0‑0)

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will review retirement applications, new member enrollments, and financial warrants. The board is also deciding on new banking providers and the installation of office security cameras.

• Vote on banking proposals from Peoples Bank, Berkshire Bank, and Easthampton Savings Bank
• Vote to reaffirm warrants totaling $5,234,605.66, including $4,705,455.17 for monthly retirement allowances
• Vote to reaffirm a $4,000,000.00 transfer from PRIT to Money Market
• Vote on a new IT Consulting Service and installation of office cameras
• Review and approval of new workers comp and liability insurance rates from MIIA

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a second reading for a proposed transparency bylaw and a first reading for amendments to the fee, fine, and penalty schedule. The body will also discuss funding for the Veteran's Memorial and a lease RFP for 382 North Main Street.

• Second reading of proposed bylaw Chapter 412, Transparency
• First reading of proposed bylaw amendment Chapter 500, Fee, Fine and Penalty Schedule
• Request for Proposal (RFP) to lease space at 382 North Main Street
• Funding discussion for Veteran's Memorial
• Appropriation for settlement regarding Connie Brawders vs. Town of East Longmeadow

The Town Council voted to appropriate $55,000 from free cash to settle the Constance Brawders litigation. It also approved the Transparency Bylaw (Chapter 412) and referred the Chapter 500 fee amendment to the Bylaw Review Committee. The May 27 Open Session and Executive Session minutes were approved.

• Approved $55,000 settlement for Constance Brawders lawsuit (7 Yes)
• Approved Transparency Bylaw, Chapter 412 (6 Yes)
• Referred Chapter 500 Fee, Fine and Penalty Schedule amendment to Bylaw Review Committee (5 Yes, 1 Abstain)
• Approved May 27 Open Session minutes (4 Yes, 1 Abstain, 1 Absent)
• Approved May 27 Executive Session minutes (4 Yes, 1 Abstain, 1 Absent)

COA Board

The Council on Aging Board is meeting to receive reports from the director, coordinators, and various committees. The board will also address old business regarding an interim director and the appointment of a chair, vice chair, and secretary.

• Discussion of Interim Director
• Appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Reports from GSSSI, Emergency Planning, AAA, and Friends Group

The board approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting, pending changes. A vote approved funding for the Title IIIc nutrition grant. Officers were elected: Frank as Chair, Tim as Vice Chair, and Barbara as Secretary. Motions to move officer elections to the top of the agenda and to return to regular business were both approved.

• Approved May 2025 minutes pending changes
• Approved funding for Title IIIc nutrition grant
• Motion to move officer elections to top of agenda approved
• Frank elected Chair
• Tim elected Vice Chair
• Barbara elected Secretary
• Motion to return to regular business approved

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will continue its review of town bylaws. The committee also plans to discuss feedback provided by the Town Manager and Department Heads.

• Review of town bylaws
• Discussion of feedback from Department Heads and Town Manager

Historical Commission

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission will meet to vote on a slate of officers and discuss upcoming museum and community events. The board will also review ongoing projects including the town bell restoration and the 250th Revolution Anniversary Celebration.

• Voting on the nomination committee's slate of Officers
• Discussion of Cultural Council Grant payment for 10/23 Knox Trail
• Review of CPC funding for the Town Hall roof
• Planning for Museum opening on 6/21
• Planning for Antique Appraisal Night on 6/17

The Historical Commission approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting. It accepted a new slate of officers, naming Christine Devlin as Treasurer after Simon stepped down. The commission also scheduled participation in the library's Summer Reading Kick Off on June 10 and an Antique Appraisal Night at the Senior Center on June 17. Application forms for board and commission positions were set to be due by June 30.

• Approved May 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new Treasurer, Christine Devlin (unanimous)
• Scheduled participation in Summer Reading Kick Off event June 10 at 4:30 pm
• Scheduled Antique Appraisal Night at Senior Center June 17, 5‑8 pm
• Set deadline June 30 for Board and Commission application forms

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to review three applications and provide updates on current projects. The committee will also review the latest financial statement.

• Review of 3 applications
• Review of latest financial statement
• Update on current projects

The committee rejected the Village Green Apartments door‑upgrade request. It unanimously approved $28,369 from the Historical Fund for the Planning Department digitization project and $54,211 from the Public Rec/Open Space Fund for baseball field fence repair and netting. Members also re‑elected William Fonseca as Chair and Elizabeth Stoughton as Vice Chair.

• Rejected Village Green door upgrades (all opposed, one abstention)
• Approved $28,369 digitization project (unanimous)
• Approved $54,211 baseball field fence repair (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected William Fonseca as Chair and Elizabeth Stoughton as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a Notice of Intent for the Town of East Longmeadow to dredge Blackmon Pond and make park improvements. The body will also review a certificate of compliance request and monitor two wetlands violations on Somers Road.

• Notice of Intent for dredging Blackmon Pond and park improvements at 391 North Main Street
• Certificate of Compliance request for 166 Nottingham Drive
• Wetlands violation monitoring at 896 Somers Road
• Stream alteration monitoring at 633-759 Somers Road

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the May 14, 2025 open‑session minutes. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance for 166 Nottingham Drive (Parcel ID 75‑61‑36). The public hearing on the Notice of Intent for 391 North Main Street was continued to June 11, 2025 by unanimous vote. Commissioners agreed to send a letter and follow‑up call to James Haberern regarding the stream alteration at 633‑759 Somers Road before the June meeting.

• Approved 05/14/2025 Open Session Minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 166 Nottingham Drive (Parcel ID 75‑61‑36) (3‑0‑0)
• Continued public hearing for Notice of Intent at 391 North Main Street to June 11, 2025 (3‑0‑0)
• Agreed to send a letter and follow‑up call to James Haberern about stream alteration at 633‑759 Somers Road
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0‑0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding the proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Plan and Operating Budget. The body will also consider licensing permits and a zoning bylaw amendment.

• Public hearing on proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Plan and Operating Budget
• Farmer’s Market Permit Application for Hardwick Winery at 46 Maple Street
• One day liquor license for One Way Brewing at 896 Somers Road
• Payment of prior year bills to National Grid totaling $83.83
• First reading of zoning bylaw amendment regarding private car sales

The Town Council approved a $3,536,055.78 appropriation for FY 2026 capital projects. It also raised water rates to $4.60 and sewer rates to $4.84 per 100 cubic feet for FY 2026. Additional funding was allocated to the Stabilization Fund, OPEB Trust, and Compensated Absences Reserve, and a Farmer’s Market permit for Hardwick Winery and the FY26 Storm Water Fee Schedule were approved.

• Approved $3,536,055.78 FY26 capital projects appropriation (6-0)
• Approved increase water rates to $4.60 per 100 cu ft (6-0)
• Approved increase sewer rates to $4.84 per 100 cu ft (6-0)
• Approved Farmer’s Market permit for Hardwick Winery at 46 Maple St (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 addition to Stabilization Fund FY26 (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 addition to OPEB Trust FY26 (6-0)
• Approved $75,000 addition to Compensated Absences Reserve FY26 (6-0)
• Approved FY26 Storm Water Fee Schedule (6-0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will meet on May 27, 2025, to approve minutes from its May 12 executive and regular sessions. The meeting will include reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent for business, and director of curriculum and assessment, along with a presentation of the ELHS Program of Studies.

• Approval of May 12, 2025 executive session meeting minutes
• Approval of May 12, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
• Presentation of ELHS Program of Studies

The committee approved the May 12, 2025 executive session minutes (5‑0) and the May 12, 2025 regular session minutes (5‑0). It also approved the ELHS Program of Studies changes as presented (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved May 12, 2025 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2025 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Approved ELHS Program of Studies changes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

School Committee

The School Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The body will also discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.

• Strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Discussion of collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss the review and update of the board's by-laws. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Review and update of Board of Library Trustees By-Laws

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the Director's report and address old business. The meeting includes a discussion on the Local History Collection and Room Policy.

• Vote to accept April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Local History Collection and Room Policy

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review administrative warrants and reports, including motor vehicle excise and personal property figures. The body will also discuss FY26 Farmland Valuation Advisory Commission recommended values and various abatement reconsiderations.

• 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #3 for $163,736.88
• FY25 Personal Property Omitted Warrant #2 for $190,017.84
• FY26 Farmland Valuation Advisory Commission Recommended Values
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements for April totaling $12,077.18
• FY25 RE Exemptions for April totaling $5,035.65

The Board of Assessors accepted the minutes from the March 26 and April 30 meetings (both 3‑0). It approved two warrants: a $163,736.88 Motor Vehicle Commitment #3 and a $190,017.84 FY25 Omitted Personal Property warrant. The Board adopted the “average” soil rating for FY2026 farmland valuation (3‑0) and denied the Santana motor‑vehicle excise application (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

• Accepted March 26, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Accepted April 30, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved $163,736.88 Motor Vehicle Commitment #3 warrant (signed)
• Approved $190,017.84 FY25 Omitted Personal Property warrant (signed)
• Adopted average soil rating for FY2026 farmland valuation (3‑0)
• Denied Santana motor‑vehicle excise application (3‑0)
• Moved into executive session at 4:45 p.m. (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a special permit and site plan review. The proposal involves constructing a 23,000 square foot assisted living facility.

• Public hearing for Cases SP-2025-05 & SITE-2025-01: 23,000 square foot assisted living facility at 199 Denslow Road

The Planning Board approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and then granted a waiver from the traffic‑study requirement. It accepted the findings and standard conditions for both the special permit (SP‑2025‑05) and the site‑plan review (SITE‑2025‑01). Finally, the board voted to grant the special permit and the site‑plan review, each with conditions, all by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Granted waiver from traffic study requirement §450-9.4 (4-0-0)
• Accepted findings of special permit criteria for SP‑2025‑05 (4-0-0)
• Accepted findings of site plan review standards for SITE‑2025‑01 (4-0-0)
• Accepted standard conditions for special permit SP‑2025‑05 (4-0-0)
• Accepted standard conditions for site plan review SITE‑2025‑01 (4-0-0)
• Granted special permit SP‑2025‑05 with conditions (4-0-0)
• Granted site plan review SITE‑2025‑01 with conditions (4-0-0)

Broadband Committee

The Broadband Committee is meeting to review findings from Kimley-Horn regarding the Digital Equity Plan. This discussion focuses on the town's digital infrastructure and accessibility planning.

• Review of Kimley-Horn findings regarding Digital Equity Plan

Board of Health

The East Longmeadow Board of Health will meet via Zoom to discuss updates on the Deer Park Recycling Facility site assignment process, recycling and trash program updates, and reports from the town health nurse and health department. No votes or decisions are anticipated; these items are for discussion and information only.

• Deer Park Recycling Facility (100 Deer Park Dr, Lot 4A) site assignment process overview and update
• Recycling and Trash Program updates
• Town Health Nurse updates
• Health Department updates

The Board of Health approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. No other motions were voted on. The Board scheduled a public hearing on the Deer Park Recycling Center for June 13, 2025 at 4 pm. All other items were informational updates.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Deer Park Recycling Center for June 13, 2025 at 4 pm (no vote)

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will continue its ongoing review of town bylaws and discuss feedback received from department heads and the Town Manager. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling of the next meeting. No specific bylaw changes or proposals are listed for discussion.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Continue reviewing of bylaws (general discussion)
• Discuss feedback from Department Heads/Town Manager
• Schedule next meeting
• Adjourn

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review project monitoring for three specific locations. The body will also receive a report from the Planning and Community Development Department staff.

• Project monitoring for stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road (EO-2025-01)
• Project monitoring for dumping into brook at 406-436 North Main Street (EO-2025-04)
• Project monitoring for alteration at 383 Porter Road (EO-2022-01)
• Planning and Community Development Department Staff Report

The commission approved the April 9, 2025 open‑session minutes by a unanimous 3‑0‑0 vote. It then voted to dismiss the lawsuit against Timothy Carlin without prejudice, also unanimously 3‑0‑0, with conditions for a restoration plan. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 PM by a unanimous 3‑0‑0 motion.

• Approved 4/9/2025 open‑session minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Dismissed lawsuit against Timothy Carlin without prejudice (3‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 PM (3‑0‑0)

Housing Authority

The East Longmeadow Housing Authority will review minutes from April, hold its annual meeting, and discuss a social media policy. The board is also set to talk about bids for exterior doors, CFC Quarry Hill windows, and scattered site work, though no decisions are guaranteed.

• Discuss exterior door bid
• CFC Quarry Hill windows
• Scattered site bid
• Social media policy
• Annual meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will hold two public hearings: one at 6:00 p.m. to review the proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Plan and Operating Budget, and another at 6:15 p.m. for a second reading of a zoning bylaw amendment concerning massage therapists. The council will also consider several financial matters, including adoption of HERO Act local options, reserve fund releases, and a donation to the Recreation Department. Other business includes a farmer's market permit for Hardwick Winery and updates on a citizen's petition for recreational marijuana and the town manager's evaluation.

• Public hearing: FY26 Capital Improvement Plan and Operating Budget
• Public hearing: Second reading of zoning bylaw amendment on massage therapists
• Adoption of HERO Act local options
• Release $32,477.98 of Sewer Vehicle Reserves and $215,140.62 of Water Vehicle Reserves to Retained Earnings
• Approve Farmer's Market Permit for Hardwick Winery at 46 Maple Street, June 7–August 30, 2025

The council approved two HERO Act exemption measures, expanding personal tax exemptions for eligible veterans and seniors beginning July 1, 2025. It also approved an amendment to the zoning bylaws that removes the special‑permit requirement for solo massage‑therapy businesses. The FY26 Capital Improvement Plan and Operating Budget were continued to May 27, 2025. All actions were adopted by recorded votes.

• Adopt HERO Act exemption (Chapter 59 Sec.5 Clause 22J) – Yes: Leydon, Hill, Jones, Page, Torcia; No: O’Shea; Abstain: Richards (5-1-1)
• Adopt HERO Act exemption (Chapter 59 Sec.5 Clause 41C) – Yes: Leydon, Hill, Jones; No: O’Shea; Abstain: Richards (3-1-1)
• Approve amendment to zoning bylaws for massage therapists – Yes: Hill, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia; No: Leydon (6-1)
• Continue FY26 Capital Improvement Plan and Operating Budget to May 27, 2025 – 7 in favor, 0 opposed
• Motion to move out of order to Licensing Matters – 7 in favor, 0 opposed
• Motion to close public hearing on massage‑therapist amendment – 7 in favor, 0 opposed

COA Board

The East Longmeadow Council on Aging will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 13, 2025, at 328 North Main Street. The board will hear reports from the Director, Program/Volunteer Coordinator, and committees, and will discuss new business including an Interim Director and old business regarding the Golden Cane program.

• New Business: Interim Director discussion
• Old Business: Golden Cane program update
• Director's Report
• Committee reports from GSSSI, Emergency Planning, AAA, Friends Group
• Public Comment period

The Council on Aging approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting. The board scheduled the next meeting for June 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for June 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will consider approving out-of-state trips for the Northeast Aerial Drone Championships for both middle and high school students. Presentations include the ELHS Program of Studies, a visit to the International Leadership Program, a building project update, the April financial report, and FY25 budget transfers.

• Approval of 2025 Northeast Aerial Drone Middle School Championship trip (May 28-31, Fairmont, WV)
• Approval of 2025 Northeast Aerial Drone High School Championship trip (May 30-June 2, Fairmont, WV)
• ELHS Building Project Update (presentation)
• April Financial Report and FY25 Budget Transfers (presentation)
• ELHS Program of Studies presentation

The committee approved the April 28 executive session minutes and the April 28 regular session minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. They accepted the April 30 financial report and approved FY ’25 budget transfers, also by 5‑0 votes. The committee approved both the 2025 Northeast Aerial Drone Middle School and High School Championships in Fairmont, West Virginia, each with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Approved April 28 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 28 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Accepted April 30 financial report (5-0)
• Approved FY ’25 budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Northeast Aerial Drone Middle School Championship (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Northeast Aerial Drone High School Championship (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (5-0)

School Committee

The School Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct strategy sessions and contract negotiations. The session focuses on nonunion personnel.

• Strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Collective bargaining sessions with nonunion personnel

Center Town District Steering Committee

The Center Town District Steering Committee will vote on whether to dissolve itself, and will also consider approving minutes from its January and February meetings.

• Vote to dissolve the Center Town District Steering Committee
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 29, 2025 and February 19, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the January 29 and February 19 meetings. It then voted to dissolve the Center Town District Steering Committee, which was created in March 2024. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Jan 29 & Feb 19 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Dissolved Center Town District Steering Committee (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Town Manager Performance Evaluation Subcommittee

The Town Manager Performance Evaluation Subcommittee will review and collate responses from the Town Council and draft performance goals for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. They will also discuss how to formally notify the Town Manager and Town Council of the evaluation results.

Town Council

The Town Council's Licensing Committee is meeting to review liquor license fees. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Review of liquor license fees

The Licensing Committee voted unanimously to recommend a 10% increase to all liquor license fees, effective January 1, 2026. It also recommended instituting a $100 application fee for any new or transfer liquor license application. All members were in favor of both recommendations. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

• Recommend 10% liquor license fee increase (effective Jan 1 2026) – unanimous
• Recommend $100 application fee for new or transfer liquor licenses – unanimous
• Adjourn meeting at 11:10 a.m. – unanimous

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans' Service District will hold a remote meeting to approve the April 16, 2025 regular session minutes and payroll/accounts payable for April. The Veterans' Service Officer will also provide a report. This is a routine procedural meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Review and vote to approve April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and vote to approve payroll and accounts payable for April 2025
• Veterans' Service Officer Jason Burgener to present a report
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will vote on the 12/31/2023 audit presented by CBIZ, approve warrants and a $3.5 million transfer from PRIT to the money market account, and consider new retirement allowances and applications. The board will also discuss whether off-duty care of a K-9 should be pensionable and hear presentations from four banks.

• Audit presentation by Rebecca Gamsby from CBIZ for the 12/31/2023 audit
• Vote to reaffirm transfer of $3,500,000 from PRIT Fund to Money Market
• Discussion and vote on whether off-duty care of K-9 (Michael Whitney) should be pensionable
• Vote to approve new retirement allowances and applications for 16 retirees
• Vote to accept and file new member applications for 22 individuals across member towns

Historical Commission

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission meets to review minutes, discuss old business including the history room archival project, bell restoration, and museum openings. New business includes discussion of Town Hall roof Community Preservation Committee funding, a Boston Post Cane presentation, and an Antique Appraisal Night. The commission will also create a nomination committee for upcoming elections.

• Discuss Town Hall roof CPC funding
• Boston Post Cane presentation on May 22
• Antique Appraisal Night on June 17
• Museum opening on May 17 (and April 19 already occurred)
• Time capsule opening planned for 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting and adjourned the session unanimously. It set dates for upcoming events: the museum will open May 17, the Boston Post Cane will be presented May 22, and an Antique Appraisal Night will be held June 17. Andrea Driscoll, Bruce Moore, and John Makara were appointed to the nomination committee for the 2025‑2026 officer slate.

• Accepted April 1 minutes (motion by Bruce, seconded, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 pm (motion by Tom O'Brien, seconded, all in favor)
• Scheduled museum opening for May 17, 1‑3 pm
• Set Boston Post Cane presentation for May 22, 11:30 am at Senior Center
• Planned Antique Appraisal Night for June 17, 5‑8 pm
• Appointed Andrea Driscoll, Bruce Moore, and John Makara to nomination committee

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to regulate used motor vehicle sales on private property. The board will also consider an ANR plan to reconfigure three parcels at 286 Maple Street and a request to reduce the performance guarantee for the Oakwood Estates subdivision. No meeting minutes are scheduled for approval.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment to add regulations for used motor vehicle sales on private property (Case ZN-2025-03)
• ANR-2025-03: Endorsement of plan to reconfigure three parcels into three new parcels at 286 Maple Street (applicant: Brownmeadow LLC)
• Request for reduction in Performance Guarantee for Oakwood Estates subdivision

The Planning Board opened a public hearing and voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the zoning bylaw adding regulations for used motor vehicle sales on private property, sending it to the Town Council. The board also endorsed a parcel‑reconfiguration plan at 286 Maple Street and approved releasing a covenant in favor of a $525,311 performance bond for Oakwood Estates. Additionally, the board accepted a corrected notice of decision for the Deer Park Drive site plan and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved zoning amendment for used motor vehicle sales (4‑0‑0)
• Endorsed parcel reconfiguration at 286 Maple Street (4‑0‑0)
• Released covenant for Oakwood Estates, substituting $525,311 performance bond (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted corrected notice of decision for Deer Park Drive site plan (4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 PM (4‑0‑0)

Design Review Committee Meeting

This meeting is primarily organizational, focusing on the election of a Vice-Chair and Clerk, followed by a discussion on the committee's expectations. No specific development proposals or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of Vice-Chair and Clerk
• Discussion on committee expectations

Town Council

The Bylaw Review Committee will discuss a proposed general bylaw aimed at increasing transparency regarding East Longmeadow employee contracts and salaries. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No final votes on the bylaw are scheduled; this is a review and discussion item.

• Review proposed general bylaw on transparency of employee contracts and salary

The committee accepted the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes with a 3-0-1 vote. The proposed Transparency bylaw, including School Department contracts and salaries, was approved and sent to the Town Council by a 4-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted Dec. 4, 2024 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved Transparency bylaw and forwarded to Town Council (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Financial Oversight Committee and Special Town Council will meet via Zoom. The body will review minutes from April 24 and April 30, 2025, and a recommendation letter intended for the Town Council.

• Review of committee recommendation letter to Town Council
• Approval of 4/24/25 meeting minutes
• Approval of 4/30/25 meeting minutes

The East Longmeadow Town Council voted 4-0 to approve the minutes of the April 24 and April 30 meetings. It also voted 4-0 to approve the Financial Oversight Committee’s letter recommending the FY26 budget. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

• Approve minutes of April 24 meeting (vote 4-0)
• Approve minutes of April 30 meeting (vote 4-0)
• Approve Financial Oversight Committee letter to Town Council (vote 4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 4-0)

School Committee Finance Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee Finance Committee will hold a meeting to discuss end-of-year transfers. The agenda also includes an executive session. No other specific items are listed.

• Discussion of end-of-year transfers

Financial Oversight Committee

The Financial Oversight Committee and Special Town Council meeting will review and approve minutes from two prior meetings and discuss a recommendation letter to the Town Council. The specific contents of the letter are not detailed in the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes of 4/24/25 meeting
• Review and approve minutes of 4/30/25 meeting
• Review committee's recommendation letter to be sent to Town Council

The East Longmeadow Financial Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the April 24 and April 30 meetings, each by a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved its letter recommending the FY26 budget to the Town Council, again by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved April 24 meeting minutes (vote 4-0)
• Approved April 30 meeting minutes (vote 4-0)
• Approved Financial Oversight Committee letter to Town Council (vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review and update the board's by-laws. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Review and update of Board of Library Trustees By-Laws

The trustees examined the library's by‑laws and suggested several revisions, including a title change, removal of duplicate sections, and adjustments to officer duties. No vote or formal adoption of any change was recorded. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

Bylaw Review Committee

The East Longmeadow Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and begin a review of town bylaws, starting with Chapters 1, 40, 55, 65, and 69. The committee will also schedule its next meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the primary substantive item being the initiation of the bylaw review process.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Begin review of bylaws starting with Chapters 1, 40, 55, 65, 69
• Schedule next meeting

Board of Assessors

The East Longmeadow Board of Assessors will vote on an overlay surplus and discuss administrative reports including motor vehicle excise abatements and real estate exemptions. They will also review reimbursement submissions for FY25 totaling over $193,000 and consider abatement and exemption applications.

• Overlay Surplus Vote
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements for March: $14,898.97
• MDM-1 Report for FY25: $179,658.01
• Veteran MVE Reimbursement: $13,747.51
• FY25 Real Estate Exemptions and Abatements for March totaling $21,834.03

The Board of Assessors approved the transfer of $71,675.01 from the Overlay Reserve Account to the Overlay Surplus Account (2‑0 vote). It also moved into executive session to review exemption and abatement applications (2‑0 vote) and later returned to approve a slate of real‑estate exemptions and abatements (2‑0 vote). Eleven exemptions were granted, while one exemption (49 Meadow Rd) and one abatement (32 Chestnut St) were denied.

• Approved $71,675.01 transfer from Overlay Reserve to Surplus (2‑0)
• Moved into executive session to review RE exemption and abatement applications (2‑0)
• Approved FY25 real‑estate exemptions and abatements list (2‑0)
• Denied exemption for 49 Meadow Rd (2‑0)
• Denied abatement for 32 Chestnut St (2‑0)

Town Council

The Financial Oversight Committee and Special Town Council will discuss the education budget following a prior discussion with school administration, with a possible vote on a recommendation. They will also vote on Revolving Fund budgets, review the town's reserve policy, and examine projected FY26 sources/uses and tax rate. The committee will finalize any recommendations and determine if a follow-up meeting on May 5 is needed.

• Discuss education budget and vote on recommendation if possible
• Review and vote on Revolving Fund budgets
• Review town's reserve policy
• Review projected FY26 Sources/Uses and Tax Rate
• Determine follow-ups and final recommendations for town council report

The committee voted to recommend that the School Department budget be approved as submitted. A proposal to allocate additional Chapter 70 funds to the school department was rejected. The committee also approved a recommendation to accept the Council on Aging, Health Department, and Ambulance revolving funds. All votes were recorded as indicated.

• Recommend School Department budget approval – passed (all YES)
• Motion to consider additional Chapter 70 funds for School Department – failed (1-4-1)
• Recommend acceptance of Council on Aging, Health Department, and Ambulance revolving funds – passed (all YES)
• Adjourn Finance Oversight Committee meeting – passed (all YES)
• Adjourn Town Council meeting – passed (all YES)

Financial Oversight Committee

The Financial Oversight Committee and Special Town Council will review and possibly vote on the education budget following prior discussions with school administration. They will also review revolving fund budgets, the town's reserve policy, and projected FY26 sources, uses, and tax rate. The committee will determine any follow-ups needed and finalize recommendations for the town council.

• Discuss and vote on the education budget recommendation
• Review and vote on Revolving Fund budgets
• Review projected FY26 Sources/Uses and Tax Rate
• Review town's reserve policy
• Determine if additional budget review is needed and finalize recommendations

The Finance Oversight Committee voted to recommend that the Town Council approve the School Department budget as submitted. The committee also voted to recommend acceptance of the Council on Aging, Health Department, and Ambulance revolving funds. A motion to consider additional Chapter 70 funds for the School Department was rejected. The committee will finalize its annual recommendation at the May 5 meeting.

• Recommend School Department budget be approved as submitted – passed unanimously (all members YES)
• Recommend acceptance of Council on Aging, Health Department, and Ambulance revolving funds – passed unanimously (all members YES)
• Motion to consider additional Chapter 70 funds for the School Department – failed, vote 1-4-1
• Adjourn Finance Oversight Committee meeting – passed unanimously (all members YES)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to these procedural topics.

• Strategy session for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Discussion of collective bargaining or litigation strategy

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a budget hearing for fiscal year 2026 and review the third quarter financial report for FY 25. The body is also considering approvals for an athletic ticketing system and a special education field trip.

• FY 2026 Budget Hearing
• Approval of Go Fan Electronic Ticketing System for Athletics
• FY 25 Third Quarter Financial Report
• ELHS Life Skills and Transitional Special Education Programs field trip to Connecticut Science Center on June 4, 2025
• Approval of East Longmeadow Youth Softball Advertising

The committee approved the Go Fan electronic ticketing system for ELHS athletics (4-1). It also accepted a $9,609 increase for the FY25 METCO grant and adopted the Third Quarter FY25 financial report (both 5-0). Additionally, the committee approved a field trip to the Connecticut Science Center and a two‑season youth softball advertising agreement (each 5-0).

• Approved Go Fan electronic ticketing system for ELHS athletics (4-1)
• Accepted $9,609 increase for FY25 METCO grant (5-0)
• Adopted Third Quarter FY25 financial report (5-0)
• Approved ELHS Life Skills and Transitional Special Education field trip to Connecticut Science Center on June 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved East Longmeadow Youth Softball advertising proposal for two seasons, with banner removal after each game (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council Financial Oversight Committee and Special Town Council will meet to review the FY26 Education budget with school administrators. They will also revisit enterprise funds budgets and vote on recommendations, and review revolving fund budgets. Time permitting, the committee may review the town's reserve policy and projected tax rate.

• Review FY26 Education budget with School Administration/Committee
• Revisit Enterprise Funds budgets and vote on recommendations
• Review Revolving Fund budgets
• Time permitting: review town's reserve policy
• Time permitting: review Sources/Uses and projected tax rate

The Financial Oversight Committee met on April 24, 2025 and unanimously approved the April 16 FOC minutes. It also passed a unanimous recommendation for the Town Council to approve the Town Manager’s enterprise fund budgets. The committee agreed to review the storm‑water fee schedule for FY27 and to examine revolving funds and reserve policy, and set follow‑up meetings for April 30 and May 5, 2025.

• Approve April 16 2025 FOC minutes – unanimous
• Recommend Town Council approve Town Manager’s enterprise fund budgets – unanimous
• Agree to review storm‑water fee schedule for FY27 – suggested
• Agree to review revolving funds and reserve policy – unanimous
• Schedule next FOC meetings for April 30 and May 5 2025 – set
• Adjourn FOC meeting at 5:55 pm – unanimous
• Adjourn Town Council meeting at 5:56 pm – unanimous

Financial Oversight Committee

The East Longmeadow Financial Oversight Committee and Special Town Council will meet to review and vote on the FY26 Education budget with school administrators, revisit Enterprise Funds budgets and vote on recommendations, and review Revolving Fund budgets. Time permitting, they will also review the town's reserve policy and projected tax rate. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and planning for the next meeting.

• Review and approve minutes of 4/16/25 meeting
• Meet with School Administration to review FY26 Education budget
• Revisit Enterprise Funds budgets and vote on recommendations
• Review Revolving Fund budgets
• Time permitting: review town's reserve policy and Sources/Uses with projected tax rate

The Financial Oversight Committee approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously recommended that the Town Council approve the Town Manager’s enterprise fund budgets. The committee also agreed to review the FY27 storm water fee schedule, revolving funds, and reserve policy, and set follow‑up meetings for April 30 and May 5, 2025. Both the FOC and the Town Council were adjourned by unanimous motions.

• Approved April 16, 2025 FOC minutes (unanimously)
• Recommended Town Council approve Town Manager’s enterprise fund budgets (unanimously)
• Agreed to review storm water fee schedule for FY27
• Agreed to review revolving funds and reserve policy
• Scheduled follow‑up meetings on April 30 and May 5, 2025
• Adjourned FOC meeting at 5:55 pm (unanimously)
• Adjourned Town Council meeting at 5:56 pm (unanimously)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several licensing matters, including a change of manager for Atlantis Fresh Market, one-day liquor licenses for the Masonic Temple and East Village Tavern, and extended hours for East Village Tavern. They will also discuss proposed changes to Chapter 500 fees, fines, and penalties, and review the town manager's self-evaluation. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Approve change of manager for AMG Retail dba Atlantis Fresh Market, 227 Shaker Road, to Stacy Fortin
• Approve one-day liquor license for Masonic Temple, 43 Chestnut Street, for spring festival on April 26, 2025
• Approve change of hours for East Village Tavern, 53 North Main Street, to extend hours to 1:00 a.m. Sundays through Wednesdays
• Approve one-day liquor license for East Village Tavern for Rotary Club Fourth of July Carnival Beer Tent, June 27–July 3 and July 4, 2025
• Discuss bylaw Chapter 500 Fees, Fines, and Penalties

The Town Council approved a Change of Manager for Atlantis Fresh Market, a one‑day liquor license for the Masonic Temple, and a one‑day liquor license for East Village Tavern's Fourth of July beer tent. The request to extend East Village Tavern's hours was tabled pending Planning Board approval. The Council also approved three sets of meeting minutes.

• Approved Change of Manager for AMG Retail 1 dba Atlantis Fresh Market, 227 Shaker Road (Yes vote: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia, Hill)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Masonic Temple, 43 Chestnut Street (Yes vote: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia, Hill)
• Tabled Change of Hours request for East Village Tavern, 53 North Main Street pending Planning Board (Yes vote: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia, Hill)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for East Village Tavern for Rotary Club Fourth of July events (Yes vote: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia, Hill)
• Approved April 8, 2025 Open Session minutes (Yes vote: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Torcia, Hill)
• Approved April 2, 2025 Special Town Council/Financial Oversight Committee minutes (Yes vote: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Hill; Torcia abstain)
• Approved April 9, 2025 Special Town Council/Financial Oversight Committee minutes (Yes vote: Leydon, Jones, O’Shea, Richards, Page, Hill; Torcia abstain)

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will meet to approve minutes, continue reviewing existing bylaws, and discuss communication with department heads. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy changes or votes listed.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Continue review of bylaws (no specific bylaws named)
• Discuss communication with department heads

Board of Library Trustees

The East Longmeadow Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 18, 2025, and receive the Director's Report covering programming, building needs, and by-laws review. Old business includes discussion of the Local History Collection and Room Policy. New business items include an update on a State Aid Award (part 2), an IMLS update, and scheduling a by-laws review. The meeting is primarily procedural with no major fiscal decisions on the agenda.

• Vote to accept minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting
• Director's Report: updates on programming, building needs, professional development, Friends, and Town By-Laws review
• Old Business: Local History Collection and Room Policy discussion
• New Business: State Aid Award part 2 update
• New Business: Update on IMLS

The trustees approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting a typographical error, with the motion passing unanimously. The board then adjourned the April 16 meeting at 7:02 pm following a motion and second. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 pm (motion passed)

Town Council

The Town Council Financial Oversight Committee and Special Town Council will finalize their review of town department budgets, vote on which budgets to recommend, and identify any needing further information. They will also review the FY26 Capital Projects Plan, discuss questions for school administration regarding the education budget, and review the town's Enterprise Funds. Time permitting, the committee will review the town's reserve policy.

• Review and approve minutes of 4/9/25 meeting
• Final review and vote on town department budgets for FY26
• Review the FY26 Capital Projects Plan
• Develop list of education budget questions for school administration
• Review the town's Enterprise Funds

The Financial Oversight Committee approved the minutes from its April 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the Town Manager’s budget as presented in those minutes. Additionally, the committee voted unanimously to improve capital plan projects with an additional $1,532,956.

• Approved April 9, 2025 Financial Oversight Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Town Manager’s budget as noted in April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,532,956 improvement to capital plan projects (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The East Longmeadow Recreation Commission will hold a routine meeting including approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the director and members. Old business covers a field update, and new business involves discussion of future Recreation Commission projects.

• Old business: field update
• New business: future Recreation Commission projects
• Director report and member reports

The Recreation Commission approved the March 19, 2025 minutes with a 3‑0 vote and one abstention. A motion to adjourn was made by Bill Rinaldi, seconded by Don LePage, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 19 minutes (3‑0‑1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 (motion by Bill Rinaldi, seconded by Don LePage)

Financial Oversight Committee

The Financial Oversight Committee will conduct a final review of town department budgets and vote on which budgets to recommend. They will also review the FY26 Capital Projects Plan and develop a list of questions for school administration regarding the education budget. Additionally, they will discuss the town's Enterprise Funds and, if time permits, review the reserve policy.

• Vote on town department budget recommendations
• Review FY26 Capital Projects Plan
• Develop questions for school administration on education budget
• Review town's Enterprise Funds
• Review town's reserve policy (if time allows)

The Financial Oversight Committee approved the minutes from April 9, 2025 without dissent. It then unanimously approved the Town Manager’s budget as recorded in the April 9 minutes. A separate unanimous vote approved a $1,532,956 improvement to the capital plan projects.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Town Manager budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1,532,956 capital plan improvement (unanimous)

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District will hold a remote meeting to approve the March 26 meeting minutes and March 2025 payroll and accounts payable. The Veterans’ Service Officer will deliver a report, and the board will discuss the meeting schedule.

• Review and vote to approve March 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and vote to approve payroll and accounts payable for March 2025
• VSO report from Jason Burgener

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for a food service establishment. The board will also consider a request to endorse a land plan creating two new parcels.

• Public hearing for Case SP-2025-04: Special Permit for Murphy’s Nutrition at 33 Harkness Avenue
• ANR-2025-02: Request to endorse plan for two new parcels at 199 Allen Street

The Planning Board approved a special permit for Murphy’s Nutrition at 33 Harkness Avenue, including waivers for the parking and floor plans. It also endorsed a plan to split the land at 199 Allen Street into two parcels. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0‑0).

• Approved parking and floor plan waivers for Murphy’s Nutrition (4-0-0)
• Accepted special permit for Murphy’s Nutrition (4-0-0)
• Endorsed plan to create two parcels at 199 Allen Street (4-0-0)
• Opened public hearing on Murphy’s Nutrition special permit (4-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on Murphy’s Nutrition special permit (4-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0-0)

Community Calendar

This is a community event, not a government meeting. Volunteers will clean designated areas around town from 9–11 a.m., with supply pickup at the Senior Center. Trash and recycling will be brought to the Transfer Station. Sign-up and details are available online.

• Event date: April 12, 2025, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Supply pickup at Senior Center, 328 N. Main St. (8:30–9:00 a.m.)
• Volunteers clean designated areas and bring waste to Transfer Station
• Sign-up form and event webpage linked in agenda

Community Calendar

The town is organizing an Earth Day event at the Senior Center. Volunteers will collect supplies and clean designated areas around town, transporting trash and recycling to the Transfer Station.

• Clean-up supply distribution at 328 N. Main St.
• Presence of green minded vendors and demonstrators

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider an amendment to a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA-2025-01) at 199 Denslow Road to determine whether the area and activities are subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. The commission will also monitor three ongoing enforcement orders involving stream alteration, resource area alteration, and dumping into a brook. Other business includes a staff report from the Planning and Community Development Department.

• RDA-2025-01: amendment for wetland determination at 199 Denslow Road (Live Oak Crossing, LLC)
• EO-2025-01: stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road
• EO-2025-02: resource area alteration at Parcel ID 6-128A-F
• EO-2025-04: dumping into brook at 406-436 North Main Street
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025

The Conservation Commission approved the March 26 open‑session minutes. It reopened, issued a Negative 4 determination, and closed the public hearing on RDA‑2025‑01. The Commission also approved an Enforcement Order against So Heritage Park JV LLC. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 3/26/2025 open‑session minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Re‑opened public hearing on RDA‑2025‑01 (4‑0‑0)
• Issued Negative 4 determination for RDA‑2025‑01 (4‑0‑0)
• Closed public hearing on RDA‑2025‑01 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Enforcement Order to So Heritage Park JV LLC (4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 PM (4‑0‑0)

Town Council

The Financial Oversight Committee and Town Council meet jointly to review a budget draft (pages 13-17) and supporting backup, discuss how to approach the Education Budget, and plan future meeting agendas. They will also set a May meeting date to prepare recommendations for the Town Council by May 7 and may review the FY26 Capital Projects Plan if time allows. The agenda is largely procedural with no final votes or dollar amounts specified.

• Review and approve minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting
• Determine whether to meet Monday, May 5 to provide recommendations by May 7
• Review budget draft pages 13-17 and supporting detail, identify follow-up items
• Discuss approach to reviewing the Education Budget
• If time allows, review the FY26 Capital Projects Plan

The Finance Oversight Committee minutes from April 2, 2025, were approved unanimously. Both the FOC and Town Council meetings were adjourned by unanimous vote. The next meeting was scheduled for April 16 to review and vote on the town side budget.

• Approved April 2, 2025 FOC minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned both meetings unanimously
• Set next meeting for April 16 to review and vote town side budget

Financial Oversight Committee

The Financial Oversight Committee and Special Town Council meet jointly to review pages 13-17 of the FY26 budget draft and its supporting backup. They will determine a meeting date in early May to finalize recommendations for the Town Council by May 7. The committee also plans to discuss how to approach reviewing the Education Budget and, if time permits, the FY26 Capital Projects Plan.

• Review budget draft pages 13-17 and supporting detailed backup
• Set meeting date for May 5 to provide recommendations to Town Council by May 7
• Discuss approach to reviewing the Education Budget
• If time allows, review FY26 Capital Projects Plan
• Approve minutes from April 2 meeting

The Financial Oversight Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. The committee reviewed FY 26 budget items but took no votes on them. The next meeting was set for April 16, 2025, and the committee adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 16, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The East Longmeadow Town Council will hold a public hearing on transferring an all-alcoholic-beverages license to Ikura Asian House at 600 North Main Street. The council will also hear the Town Manager's presentation of the proposed FY26 operating budget, a third-quarter budget update, and consider accepting $72,932.07 in donations. Discussions include a proposed bylaw on employee contract transparency, a charter amendment update, a zoning amendment on private car sales, and advertising on town fields.

• Public hearing at 6:15 p.m. to approve transfer of all-alcoholic-beverages license from Wei Management LLC DBA Ikura Asian House at 600 North Main Street
• One-day liquor license request for One Way Brewing at The Farm at Hawk's Landing, 896 Somers Road, for Earth Day event on April 13, 2025
• Town Manager's presentation of proposed FY26 operating budget
• Acceptance of donations totaling $72,932.07 (Library $1,491; Council on Aging $69,631.17; Fire Department $1,809.90)
• Continued discussion on proposed bylaw for transparency of employee contracts and salary

The Town Council unanimously approved the transfer of the on‑premises liquor license for Ikura Asian House at 600 North Main Street and approved a one‑day liquor license for One Way Brewing’s Earth Day event (with one abstention). The Council also accepted $72,932.07 in donations for the library, Council on Aging and Fire Department, and referred the employee‑contract transparency bylaw and the private‑car‑sale zoning amendment to the Bylaw Review Committee and Planning Board respectively.

• Approved transfer of on‑premises liquor license for Ikura Asian House (7-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for One Way Brewing (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted $72,932.07 donations for library, Council on Aging, Fire Dept (7-0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Referred employee‑contract transparency bylaw to Bylaw Review Committee (7-0)
• Referred private‑car‑sale zoning amendment to Planning Board (6-1)
• Closed public hearing on liquor license transfer (7-0)

COA Board

The Council on Aging will meet to review reports from the Director, Program/Volunteer Coordinator, and various committees. The board will also discuss the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee and the Golden Cane.

• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Strategic Plan Advisory Committee discussion
• Golden Cane discussion
• Reports from GSSSI, Emergency Planning, AAA, and Friends Group committees

The council approved the February 2025 meeting minutes, subject to corrections. The board noted that Mike Sweeney’s term ends in June and he will not seek renewal, leaving all officer positions vacant. Erin will draft a transition plan for the Strategic Planning Committee, and officers will be elected at the May board meeting.

• Approved February 2025 minutes pending corrections
• Mike Sweeney will not renew his term ending June
• All officer positions identified as needing replacement
• Officers to be elected at the May 2025 board meeting
• Erin assigned to create a transition plan for the Strategic Planning Committee
• Friends Group board reelected at the March 28 membership meeting

School Committee

The School Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss personnel negotiations and legal strategy. These items are being handled privately to protect bargaining and litigating positions.

• Strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Collective bargaining sessions
• Discussion of strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior sessions, hear a presentation recognizing 2025 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award winners, and discuss the development of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Public comment is permitted.

• Approval of March 24, 2025 Executive Session and Regular Session meeting minutes
• Recognition of 2025 ELPS Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award winners
• FY26 Budget Development Discussion presented by Assistant Superintendent for Business

The school committee approved the March 24, 2025 executive session minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the March 24, 2025 regular session minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:53 pm with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 24, 2025 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 24, 2025 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 pm (5-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The East Longmeadow Bylaw Review Committee will meet to approve minutes, continue reviewing bylaws, and discuss communication with department heads. The agenda also includes old and new business items. No specific bylaw changes or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Continue review of bylaws
• Discuss communication with department heads
• Old business
• New business

The committee voted to recommend changes to Chapter 37 covering Town Elections. It also approved adding a new Chapter 38 for the Town Council. Additionally, the committee recommended changes to Chapter 40 pending the Town Manager’s comments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Recommend changes to Chapter 37 Town Elections (all in favor)
• Add Chapter 38 Town Council (all in favor)
• Recommend changes to Chapter 40 pending Town Manager comments (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

Town Council

The Financial Oversight Committee and Town Council will meet to begin reviewing the FY2026 budget draft submitted by the Town Manager. The Financial Oversight Committee will also elect a chair and establish a meeting schedule.

• Review of FY2026 budget draft
• Election of Financial Oversight Committee Chair

The committee voted to appoint Jim Broderick as chair and Dawn Starks as vice‑chair. Members also agreed that future meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on April 9, 16, 23, and 30 in the COA Media Room. The committee will aim to present its recommendations to the Town Council by May 7.

• Elected Jim Broderick as chair (4 yes votes)
• Elected Dawn Starks as vice‑chair (4 yes votes)
• Scheduled FOC meetings for April 9, 16, 23, 30 at 4 p.m. in COA Media Room
• Adjourned the Finance Oversight Committee meeting (all members voted yes)
• Adjourned the Town Council meeting (all members voted yes)

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will meet to approve retirement applications, new member enrollments, and financial warrants. The board will also discuss a cost of living increase for eligible retirees and survivors.

• Vote on granting a cost of living increase (COLA) for eligible retirees and survivors
• Reaffirmation of a $3,500,000.00 transfer from PRIT to Money Market
• Review and vote on the 1/1/2024 Actuarial Valuation and 12/31/2023 GASB 67 and 68
• Vote to consider accidental disability benefits for Sean Burtt of the Town of Ludlow
• Review of a formal complaint filed by Tom Shea regarding the denial of public records

Financial Oversight Committee

The Financial Oversight Committee and Town Council will begin reviewing the FY2026 budget draft submitted by the Town Manager, and the committee will elect a chair. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on the start of the budget review process.

• Elect chair of Financial Oversight Committee
• Start review of FY2026 budget draft from Town Manager
• Set meeting schedule for future budget reviews

The Financial Oversight Committee voted to appoint Jim Broderick as chair and Dawn Starks as vice‑chair. It also approved holding meetings on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on April 9, 16, 23, and 30 in the COA Media Room, with a goal to present recommendations to the Council by May 7. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Jim Broderick appointed chair (vote YES by Jones, Hill, Freccero, Broderick)
• Dawn Starks appointed vice‑chair (vote YES by Jones, Hill, Freccero, Broderick)
• Committee meetings scheduled for April 9, 16, 23, 30 at 4 p.m.
• Meeting location set as COA Media Room
• Goal established to present recommendations to Council by May 7
• Committee adjourned (unanimous vote)

Historical Commission

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission will review minutes and discuss several old and new business items. Key topics include next steps for the approved town bell restoration, a Cultural Council Grant for Dennis Picard, and planning for the 250th Revolution Anniversary Celebration (2025–2034) and an April 19 celebration. New business includes the museum opening on April 19, 2025.

• Town bell restoration approved; next steps to be discussed
• Cultural Council Grant for Dennis Picard
• 250th Revolution Anniversary Celebration 2025-2034 with Apr/19 Celebration
• Time Capsule opening in 2026
• Museum opening on 4/19

The commission unanimously accepted the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $200 appropriation to purchase lawn signs for the state’s 250th anniversary. The invitation to participate in an April 23 volunteer fair was declined. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• Accepted March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $200 appropriation for lawn signs (unanimous)
• Declined invitation to April 23 volunteer fair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The East Longmeadow Planning Board will hold public hearings on a special permit for an orthopedic clinic at 265 Benton Drive and a zoning amendment to allow massage therapy facilities by right in several districts. The board will also review an ANR plan to combine three parcels at 896 Somers Road and discuss zoning for used car sales on private property. New Design Review Committee members will be appointed.

• Special Permit (SP-2025-02) for Northeast Orthopedic Alliance to operate a medical clinic at 265 Benton Drive, Units 101 & 105 in the Industrial Garden Park district
• Zoning amendment (ZN-2025-02) to delete §450-8.9 (Massage Therapist Facilities) and allow such facilities by right in Commercial, Business, Industrial, and Mixed-Use Village districts
• ANR-2025-01 endorsement to combine three parcels into one at 896 Somers Road (Residence A zoning district)
• Zoning discussion on sales of used motor vehicles on private property
• Interview and appointment of Design Review Committee members

The board granted a special permit for Northeast Orthopedic Alliance to operate a medical clinic at 265 Benton Drive, approving a waiver of the building‑floor‑plan requirement and adopting the permit’s conditions. It also approved a zoning amendment to allow massage therapist facilities without a special permit and forwarded the recommendation to town council. The board appointed four members to the design review committee and approved a land‑combination plan for 896 Somers Road. Additionally, it sent a proposed amendment on private vehicle sales to town council.

• Approved waiver of building/floor‑plan requirement for medical clinic (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted findings for medical clinic permit application (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted special permit with conditions for medical clinic (4‑0‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for massage therapist facilities, forwarded to town council (4‑0‑0)
• Appointed John Powers and Dawn Starks to design review committee (4‑0‑0)
• Appointed William Fonseca and Peter Punderson to design review committee (3‑0‑1)
• Approved plan to combine parcels at 896 Somers Road (4‑0‑0)
• Sent proposed amendment on private vehicle sales to town council (4‑0‑0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and approve minutes from February, consider a $326,582.89 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment warrant, and discuss various abatement and exemption reports for February and March. The agenda also includes an executive session and items on abatement and exemption applications.

• Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #2 Warrant of $326,582.89
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements for February totaling $12,133.75
• FY25 Real Estate Exemptions for February ($14,000 plus $140 CPA) and Abatements ($6,613.99 plus $49.73 CPA)
• Notice to Accountant for March in the amount of $326,582.89
• LA-3 Sales Report and BP Report for February

The Board of Assessors accepted the February 19 minutes and signed two warrants totaling $386,241.87. It denied the FORBES motor‑vehicle excise application and granted the HIGHTOWER application. The board granted 28 real‑estate exemption requests and denied one, and it approved three real‑estate abatements while denying four. All actions were approved by a 2‑0 vote.

• Accepted February 19 minutes (2‑0)
• Signed 2025 Motor Vehicle Commitment #2 warrant $326,582.89
• Signed FY25 Omitted Personal Property warrant $59,658.98
• Denied FORBES motor‑vehicle excise application (2‑0)
• Granted HIGHTOWER motor‑vehicle excise application (2‑0)
• Granted 28 real‑estate exemptions and denied 1 (2‑0)
• Approved three real‑estate abatements and denied four (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will determine if proposed activities at 15 Happy Acres Lane and 199 Denslow Road are subject to the Wetlands Protection Act or local bylaws. The body will also monitor several resource area and stream alterations.

• Determination of applicability for 15 Happy Acres Lane (RDA-2025-01)
• Determination of applicability for 199 Denslow Road (RDA-2025-02)
• Monitoring of stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road (EO-2025-01)
• Monitoring of resource area alteration at Parcel ID #6-128A-F (EO-2025-02)
• Monitoring of dumping into brook at 406-436 North Main Street (EO-2025-04)

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the March 12 open‑session minutes. It adopted a Positive 2b and Negative 3 determination that 15 Happy Acres Lane is outside the wetland buffer. The commission agreed to issue a $300 fine to James Haberern for a violation observed at the Somers Road site. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved 03/12/2025 Open Session Minutes (3‑0‑0)
• Issued Positive 2b and Negative 3 determination for RDA‑2025‑01 (4‑0‑0)
• Agreed to fine James Haberern $300 (4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0‑0)

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans' Service District will review and vote on approving the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes and the February 2025 payroll and accounts payable. The Veterans' Service Officer will present a report, and the board will discuss the meeting schedule.

• Vote to approve March 3, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
• Vote to approve payroll and accounts payable for February 2025
• Veterans' Service Officer report by Jason Burgener
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing for the second reading of a bylaw amendment that would regulate convalescent, assisted-living, elderly, handicap housing, and nursing homes. The Council will also discuss adopting local options under the HERO Act, begin FY2026 budget discussions, and consider a bylaw on transparency of employee contracts. Three one-day liquor license applications for St. Paul the Apostle's Church are up for approval.

• Public hearing at 6:15 p.m. for second reading of bylaw amendment on elderly and assisted-living housing
• Three one-day liquor license requests for St. Paul the Apostle's Church for events in May 2025
• Discussion of adopting HERO Act local options for energy efficiency
• FY2026 Budget Discussion
• Discussion of a bylaw on transparency of town employee contracts

The Town Council voted 7‑0 to approve the proposed zoning bylaw amendment allowing a convalescent, assisted‑living, congregate‑elderly, handicap‑housing or nursing‑home facility at 199 Denslow Road. The council also approved three one‑day liquor licenses for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church (May 10, May 17, and May 31) with votes of 7‑0 each. A motion to continue discussion of the HERO Act local options was adopted, also 7‑0. The council moved the agenda out of order and closed the public hearing, both by unanimous 7‑0 votes.

• Approved zoning bylaw amendment for assisted living at 199 Denslow Road (7‑0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church on May 10, 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church on May 17, 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church on May 31, 2025 (7‑0)
• Motion to continue HERO Act discussion until April 22, 2025 adopted (7‑0)
• Motion to move agenda out of order until 6:15 pm adopted (7‑0)
• Motion to close the public hearing adopted (7‑0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will hold a regular meeting on March 24, 2025. Key discussion items include the FY26 budget development, the termination of a federal food program for schools, and updates on special education placements and the Student Opportunity Act. The committee will also consider approval of a 4th grade field trip and acceptance of donated picnic tables.

• FY26 Budget Development Discussion
• Federal Termination: Northeast Food for Schools
• Circuit Breaker Annual Claim Cycle
• Playground Update
• Acceptance of FY2025 Early Literacy Consortium Grant

The School Committee approved the March 10 meeting minutes and voted to submit the FY 2026 budget of $36,895,004.15 to the town council. It also accepted the FY 2025 Early Literacy Consortium Grant of $9,573.90, approved a 4th‑grade field trip to the Connecticut Science Center, and accepted two donated picnic tables for Mountain View School. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 pm.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1)
• Motion to submit FY 2026 budget of $36,895,004.15 to council (5‑0)
• Accepted FY 2025 Early Literacy Consortium Grant of $9,573.90 (5‑0)
• Approved 4th‑grade field trip to Connecticut Science Center, Hartford on April 17, 2025 (4‑0)
• Accepted two picnic tables for Mountain View School (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 pm (4‑0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation. No public votes or substantive decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiation strategy
• Discussion of collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive an update on the waste disposal site assignment process for the Deer Park Recycling Facility and vote to appoint Hon. Mark D. Mason as hearing officer for the public hearing. They will also review revisions to the tobacco and vape product sales regulation and discuss an update on state bill H.62 to extend remote meetings. Other updates include recycling and trash program, town health nurse, and health department updates.

• Update on waste disposal site assignment process for Deer Park Recycling Facility
• Vote to approve Hon. Mark D. Mason as hearing officer for Deer Park Recycling Facility public hearing
• Revision update on East Longmeadow Regulation Restricting Sale of Tobacco and Vape Products
• Update on bill H.62 to extend remote meetings
• Recycling and Trash Program Updates

The Board approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting (3‑0). It also approved Hon. Mark D. Mason as the hearing officer for the Deer Park Recycling Facility site‑assignment public hearing (3‑0). The Board received updates on tobacco regulation revisions, bill H.62 for remote meetings, recycling contracts, and health‑nurse programs, but no further actions were taken on those items.

• Approved Jan 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Hon. Mark D. Mason as hearing officer for Deer Park Recycling Facility site assignment (3-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (3-0)

Recreation Commission

The East Longmeadow Recreation Commission met on March 19, 2025, and heard reports on recent and upcoming programs, including basketball, wrestling, cheer, and spring sports. They discussed field needs, including finding a home for the Jr/Sr boys lacrosse team and potential land acquisition, and considered fundraising and grant opportunities for the Heritage Park Improvement Project, estimated at $4,000,000. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 6:50 pm.

• No formal motions or votes were recorded during the meeting
• Discussed forming a fundraising group for Heritage Park Improvement Project
• Discussed researching grant opportunities for Heritage Park
• Discussed developing a small dollar project list for fundraising
• Discussed potential lease or purchase of farmland for fields
• Discussed moving bleachers to Mapleshade School fields
• Discussed maintenance of sand volleyball court at Pine Knoll
• Discussed partnering with Ellis & Associates for lifeguard training

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review completion certificates for roofing and electrical work. The board will also discuss new maintenance rates from the Dept. of Labor and Industries and a funding application for exterior doors.

• Certificate of final completion for V.G. roofs
• Certificate of Substantial completion for electrical and fire alarm upgrades
• New maintenance rates from Dept. of Labor and Industries
• CPC fund application for V.G. exterior doors replacement

Bylaw Review Committee

The East Longmeadow Bylaw Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and begin a review of the town's bylaws, starting with Chapter 1 and continuing through Chapters 40, 55, 65, and 69 in order. The committee will also discuss a schedule for soliciting feedback from various town departments. This meeting is largely procedural, focusing on the initial steps of a broader bylaw review process.

• Approve minutes from previous meetings
• Begin review of bylaws starting with Chapter 1, 40, 55, 65, 69, etc.
• Discuss schedule for asking Town departments for feedback

The Bylaw Review Committee approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. The committee voted to recommend modifications to Article I General Provisions Chapter 1 and to Article II. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 2/20/2025 (3 in favor, 2 abstained)
• Recommended modifications to Article I General Provisions Chapter 1 (unanimous)
• Recommended modifications to Article II (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to vote on accepting February meeting minutes and receive a director's report on programming, collections, building needs, and professional development. The main discussion item is a proposed policy for the Local History Collection and Room.

• Vote to accept minutes of February 26, 2025 meeting
• Director's report on programming, collection development, building needs, and professional development
• Discussion of Local History Collection and Room Policy

The East Longmeadow Board of Library Trustees met on March 18, 2025, and approved the minutes from the February 26 meeting. The board reviewed the draft Local History Collection and Room Policy but decided to continue working on the text for greater clarification, delaying any decision until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Delayed action on Local History Collection and Room Policy for further clarification

Commission for People With Disabilities

The East Longmeadow Commission for People With Disabilities will discuss updates to the ADA self-evaluation and transition plan, including roles and responsibilities. They will also review responses to a request for qualifications (RFQ). The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• ADA self-evaluation update and transition plan – roles and responsibilities
• Review of RFQ responses
• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Deputy Town Manager Rebecca Lisi invited as guest

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review project monitoring for three specific sites. The body will also receive a report from the Planning and Community Development Department staff.

• Project monitoring for stream alteration at 633-759 Somers Road (EO-2025-01)
• Project monitoring for resource area alteration at Assessor’s Parcel ID #6-128A-F (EO-2025-02)
• Project monitoring for resource area alteration at 896 Somers Road (EO-2025-03)
• Planning and Community Development Department Staff Report

The Commission agreed to send a second notice regarding the stream alteration at 655-759 Somers Road, requiring a consultant to be nominated by 3/26/2025. They also discussed follow-up on two other enforcement cases, including alternative contact methods for an unresponsive property owner. No new permits or projects were approved; the meeting was largely procedural and monitoring-focused.

• Approved 2/12/2025 Open Session Minutes (3-0-1, O'Brien abstained)
• Agreed to send second notice for EO-2025-01 at 655-759 Somers Road, requiring consultant nomination by 3/26/2025
• Discussed next steps for EO-2025-02, including possible phone contact after certified letter went unanswered
• Reviewed status of EO-2025-03 at 896 Somers Road; site visit to be scheduled
• Adjourned at 6:20 PM (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will review the Level 1 FY26 draft budget and a proposed Material Recovery Facility (MRF) contract exceeding three years. The body will also consider a first reading of a zoning bylaw amendment for assisted living.

• Level 1 FY26 draft budget
• Material Recovery Facility (MRF) contract exceeding three years
• First reading of zoning bylaw amendment for assisted living
• Revised language for Capital Stabilization Fund Policy
• Conflict of Interest training requirement exemptions

The Town Council approved a multi-year Material Recovery Facility (MRF) contract and the revised Capital Stabilization Fund Policy. It also took a first reading on a zoning amendment to allow assisted living in the Industrial Garden Park district, and approved conflict of interest training exemptions for certain positions. The FY26 draft budget was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved Town Manager to authorize MRF contract exceeding 3 years (7-0)
• Approved revised Capital Stabilization Fund Policy (7-0)
• Approved Conflict of Interest training exemptions for listed positions (6-1)
• Approved February 25, 2025 Open Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Voted not to send assisted living zoning amendment to Planning Matters Subcommittee (7-0)

COA Board

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review reports from the Director, Program/Volunteer Coordinator, and various committees. The board will also discuss the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee and the Golden Cane.

• Strategic Plan Advisory Committee
• Golden Cane
• GSSSI report
• Emergency Planning report
• AAA report

The East Longmeadow Council on Aging approved the minutes from its February 2025 meeting. The board also introduced Paul Mercier as the new head cook, effective March 3. A survey of 38 people was reviewed, and the next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025.

• Approved the minutes from the February 2025 meeting.
• Introduced Paul Mercier as the new head cook (effective March 3).
• Noted that REAL ID will be required for travel and federal building entry starting in May.
• Discussed considering a meeting frequency of 2x yearly for emergency planning (TBD).
• Tentatively scheduled the Golden Cane event for May 22, 2025.
• Scheduled the next COA meeting for April 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will hear the Assistant Superintendent for Business Report, which includes a FY25 fiscal update and a FY26 budget discussion. The committee will also consider a revision to the 2024-2025 ELPS Code of Conduct and vote on approving the 2025 Rotary Club Summer Concert Series. Other items include approval of minutes and the Superintendent's mid-cycle self-assessment.

• FY26 Budget Discussion under Assistant Superintendent for Business Report
• Revision to 24-25 ELPS Code of Conduct
• Approval of the 2025 Rotary Club Summer Concert Series
• Superintendent’s Mid-Cycle Formative Self-Assessment/Evidence Report
• FY25 Fiscal Update

The East Longmeadow School Committee approved a revision to the 24-25 ELPS Code of Conduct and the 2025 Rotary Club Summer Concert Series, both by 4-0 votes. It also accepted a Title IIA grant increase of $382 and a new SPED Program Improvement grant of $20,000 for FY 25, and accepted the Superintendent's Mid-Cycle Formative Self-Assessment. Minutes from the February 24, 2025 executive and regular sessions were approved unanimously.

• Approved the February 24, 2025 executive session meeting minutes (4-0).
• Approved the February 24, 2025 regular session meeting minutes (4-0).
• Accepted the Title IIA grant increase of $382 and the new SPED Program Improvement grant of $20,000 for FY 25 (4-0).
• Accepted the Superintendent's Mid-Cycle Formative Self-Assessment as presented (4-0).
• Approved the revision to the 24-25 ELPS Code of Conduct with amendments (4-0).
• Approved the 2025 Rotary Club Summer Concert Series (4-0).
• Adjourned at 6:01pm (4-0).

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider a proposal to amend the Charter. The specific focus is Article 2, Section 2-6, concerning Town Bylaws.

• Proposal to amend Charter Article 2, Section 2-6, Town Bylaws

The Town Council unanimously approved a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter, Article 2, Section 2-6, to allow the Council to vote on bylaw revisions or recodifications as a single subject. The amendment will appear on the June 3 town election ballot, pending Attorney General review. The vote was 6-0 in favor.

• Approved charter amendment to allow single-subject vote on bylaw revisions (6-0)

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will discuss and vote on granting a cost-of-living increase (COLA) at the April 2, 2025 meeting, and also consider charging interest on overpaid pension amounts. The board will also reaffirm warrants, approve new retirement allowances, accept new member applications, and review a $5.5 million transfer from the PRIT fund to a money market account.

• Discussion and vote on COLA at the next meeting (April 2, 2025)
• Vote to charge interest on repayment of overpaid amounts affecting pensions
• Reaffirm transfer of $5,500,000 from PRIT to Money Market
• Approve new retirement allowances totaling over $5.3 million
• Review and approve new insurance premium rates for MIIA for board staff, members, and retirees

Historical Commission

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission will meet to review minutes, old business, and new business items. Key topics include the 250th Revolution Anniversary Celebration (2025-2034), a Cultural Council Grant for Dennis Picard, and the Town Bell restoration pending approval. The commission will also discuss a time capsule opening in 2026 and museum openings on February 15 and March 15.

• 250th Revolution Anniversary Celebration 2025-2034
• Cultural Council Grant for Dennis Picard
• Town bell restoration approval pending
• Time Capsule opening 2026
• Museum openings on 2/15 and 3/15

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit amendment for a business ownership change. The board will also consider a site plan review waiver for alterations to a town memorial.

• Case SP-2025-03: Special permit amendment for D&W Asian Cuisine, Inc. at 31 Harkness Avenue
• Case SPRW-2025-01: Site Plan Review Waiver for alterations to the Veteran’s Memorial at 328 North Main Street

The Planning Board approved a special permit amendment (SP-2025-03) transferring ownership of the restaurant at 31 Harkness Avenue to D&W Asian Cuisine, Inc., with no changes to the site plan or use. The board also approved a site plan revision for the Veteran's Memorial at 328 North Main Street, reducing and consolidating the project scope due to cost. Both decisions were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved special permit amendment SP-2025-03 for D&W Asian Cuisine, Inc. at 31 Harkness Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted conditions for the special permit amendment, including no additional seats and specified hours of operation (5-0)
• Approved updated site plan for Veteran's Memorial at 328 North Main Street, reducing project scope (5-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans' Service District will review a draft FY2026 budget (Version 1). The board also will vote to approve the January 15, 2025 regular session meeting minutes and payroll/accounts payable for January 2025. The Veterans' Service Officer will present a report.

• Review draft FY2026 budget (Version 1)
• Vote to approve January 15, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
• Vote to approve payroll and accounts payable for January 2025
• Veterans' Service Officer report by Jason Burgener
• Meeting conducted remotely via Zoom; no in-person public attendance

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the Director's report on programming and building needs. The board is scheduled to discuss the annual report and the lost and found policy.

• Vote to accept January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Annual Report
• Discussion of Lost and Found Policy

The East Longmeadow Board of Library Trustees approved the February 2025 Lost and Found Policy without changes. They also approved the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes and reviewed the Annual Report and a legislative update from the Massachusetts Library Association.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 Lost and Found Policy without changes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the FY26 budget with the School Committee and consider a first reading of a zoning amendment for massage therapist facilities. The body will also review a bylaw regarding the transparency of employee contracts and the Town Manager's mid-year evaluation.

• License transfer for TAO’s Asian Cuisine at 31 Harkness Avenue
• Acceptance of a $5,000 Hazardous Materials Grant
• Adoption of the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Review of Capital Stabilization Fund Policy language
• Proposed zoning amendment for massage therapist facilities

The Town Council approved the transfer of an on-premises all-alcoholic-beverages license for D&W Asian Cuisine, Inc., dba TAO's Asian Cuisine at 31 Harkness Avenue, previously held by Hojiabo Corp. The council also accepted a $5,000 hazardous materials grant, adopted the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and referred a proposed zoning amendment on massage therapist facilities to the Planning Board. A discussion on the FY26 school budget and a review of the Capital Stabilization Fund Policy were held, with the latter to be revised and brought back.

• Approved transfer of liquor license for TAO's Asian Cuisine (7-0)
• Accepted $5,000 Hazardous Materials Grant (7-0)
• Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan (7-0)
• Referred massage therapist zoning amendment to Planning Board (7-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (7-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will meet with the Town Council to discuss the development of the budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes reports from the Superintendent, the Director of Curriculum and Assessment, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

• Discussion on Budget Development for FY 2026 with Town Council

Housing Authority

The East Longmeadow Housing Authority will conduct interviews for the Executive Director position at its February 24, 2025 meeting. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Interviews for the Executive Director position

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy. No public votes or decisions are expected during this closed session.

• Conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

School Committee

The School Committee will vote on the FY 2026 budget submission to the Town Manager. Members will also discuss potential increases to athletic and transportation fees and participation in the 2025-2026 School Choice Program.

• Vote on FY 2026 Budget Submission to the Town Manager
• Discussion on increasing athletic and transportation fees
• Discussion on 2025-2026 School Choice Program participation
• Approval of two Memoranda of Understanding with the East Longmeadow Education Association
• Approval of athletic waivers for Boys & Girls Lacrosse and Softball

The East Longmeadow School Committee approved a $37,789,815 Level One budget for FY 2026 to submit to the Town Manager, and increased the athletic fee from $149 to $199 per sport for the 2025-26 school year. The committee also approved participation in the School Choice program with 10 new 6th-grade and 10 new 9th-grade positions, approved athletic waivers for lacrosse and softball, and approved two MOUs with the teachers' association. A proposed transportation fee increase to $300 with a $600 family cap failed (0-4).

• Approved FY26 budget submission of $37,789,815 to Town Manager (4-0)
• Increased athletic fee from $149 to $199 per sport for 25-26 (4-0)
• Rejected transportation fee increase to $300 with $600 family cap (0-4)
• Approved School Choice participation with 10 new 6th and 10 new 9th grade positions (4-0)
• Approved athletic waiver for boys/girls lacrosse and softball (4-0)
• Approved MOU suspending PD reimbursement for 25-26 (4-0)
• Approved MOU reducing guidance counselor additional days from 10 to 5 (4-0)
• Approved 1% enrollment restriction on Commonwealth Virtual School (4-0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct initial organizational business. This includes electing leadership and establishing a meeting schedule.

• Election of a Chair/Co-Chair
• Review of the committee's charge
• Setting of the meeting schedule

The Bylaw Review Committee held its first meeting and elected Ryan Quimby as Chair and Ralph Page as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The committee discussed its charge to review all town bylaws every 10 years and noted a grant for zoning bylaw review. No substantive decisions were made beyond the elections and scheduling plans.

• Elected Ryan Quimby as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ralph Page as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Discussed future meeting schedule, aiming for bi-weekly meetings

Board of Assessors

The East Longmeadow Board of Assessors will review minutes from January and handle administrative items including warrants and reports. They are scheduled to discuss proposed recommendations for FY26 exemptions, as well as FY25 exemption and abatement applications. An executive session is also listed.

• 2025 supplemental real estate warrant of $27,515.51
• 2025 supplemental CPA warrant of $276.47
• Motor vehicle excise abatements for January totaling $1,492.69
• FY25 real estate exemptions for January totaling $29,506.96
• Proposed recommendations for FY26 exemptions

The Board of Assessors voted to recommend adopting Veteran Clause 22J and increasing the senior exemption amount to the Town Council, which will decide the percentage increase. The board also approved warrants, signed monthly reports, and granted or denied various abatement and exemption applications. One motor vehicle excise abatement was denied, and 26 real estate exemptions and 10 abatements were granted, with one abatement denied.

• Recommended Veteran Clause 22J and senior exemption increase to Town Council (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Supplemental Real Estate Warrant of $27,515.51 and CPA Warrant of $276.47
• Denied motor vehicle excise abatement for DUMAS, bill #3986 (3-0)
• Granted 26 real estate statutory exemptions (3-0)
• Granted 10 real estate abatements, denied 1 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from January 22, 2025 (3-0)

Center Town District Steering Committee

The Center Town District Steering Committee will receive and discuss a draft model bylaw from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC). The committee will also consider approving minutes from its previous meeting (January 29, 2025). No votes on the bylaw are listed on the agenda.

• Receipt of PVPC draft model bylaw for discussion
• Approval of Jan 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Concluding remarks under old business

The Center Town District Steering Committee received the draft Center Town District Bylaw from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) and discussed next steps. No formal votes were taken; the committee tabled approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The draft bylaw will be refined in-house before going to the Planning Board and Town Council.

• Received draft Center Town District Bylaw from PVPC
• Tabled approval of January 29, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two items: a zoning bylaw amendment to permit convalescent, assisted-living, and similar facilities by special permit in the Industrial Garden Park (IGP) district, and a special permit application for a massage therapy business at 280 North Main Street. The board will also discuss zoning regulations for massage therapist facilities. Administrative tasks include approval of meeting minutes from February 4, 2024.

• Public hearing on Case ZN-2025-01: amendment to Table 3-1 to allow convalescent/assisted-living/congregate elderly/handicapped housing/nursing home by special permit in IGP district.
• Public hearing on Case SP-2025-01: special permit for Sublime Therapeutic Massage at 280 North Main Street Suite 5 (assessor's parcel 14-12-F) in Commercial district; applicant Jessica Laroche.
• New business: zoning discussion on massage therapist facilities.
• Approval of February 4, 2024 meeting minutes.

The Planning Board voted unanimously to approve a zoning amendment allowing convalescent, assisted-living, congregate elderly, handicapped housing, or nursing homes by special permit in the Industrial Garden Park (IGP) District. The board also approved a special permit for Sublime Therapeutic Massage at 280 North Main Street, Suite 5, with a condition that all proper licenses be provided to the planning director before opening. Additionally, the board voted to recommend removing the special permit requirement for massage therapists from the zoning bylaw, sending the proposal to the Town Council for a public hearing.

• Approved zoning amendment for assisted living in IGP District (5-0)
• Approved special permit for Sublime Therapeutic Massage (5-0)
• Moved to recommend removing massage therapist special permit requirement to Town Council (5-0)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Commission for People With Disabilities

The East Longmeadow Commission for People With Disabilities will meet to review and discuss the ADA Self-Evaluation update and transition plan, including roles and responsibilities. The commission will also introduce new business regarding the ADA Coordinator position. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Discussion of ADA Self-Evaluation update and transition plan roles and responsibilities
• New business item: ADA Coordinator
• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduling next meeting for March 13, 2025

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and set the spring application window for community preservation projects, approve previous meeting minutes, review project updates, and examine the latest financial statement. The meeting includes routine administrative items.

• Approve November 14th meeting minutes
• Update on current community preservation projects
• Review latest financial statement
• Discuss and set spring application window for project proposals

The Community Preservation Committee set the spring application window from February 18 to April 15, 2025, and approved $539.55 in advertisement payments for public hearings. They also reviewed updates on applications presented to the Town Council, including approvals for Brown Farm Structural Analysis and Town Hall Bell Restoration, a withdrawal of the Pine Knoll Community Pool Paint application, and denial of the Center Field Drainage Project.

• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set spring application window: Feb 18 – Apr 15, 2025
• Approved $539.55 in advertisement payments (unanimous)
• Noted Town Council approved Brown Farm Structural Analysis (unanimous)
• Noted Town Council approved Town Hall Bell Restoration (unanimous)
• Noted Pine Knoll Community Pool Paint application withdrawn
• Noted Center Field Drainage Project not approved by Town Council

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a Notice of Intent for a residential project and discuss an enforcement order. The body will also review a final report for a property on Porter Road.

• NOI-2025-01: Removal of structures and construction of a single-family house at 199 Allen Street
• EO-2025-01: Enforcement Order for 633-759 Somers Road
• Review of Final Report & Affidavit for 383 Porter Road
• Planning and Community Development Department Staff Report

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a single-family house at 199 Allen Street, adding a condition that Area #1 be converted to forest instead of lawn. It also approved an Enforcement Order for 633-759 Somers Road regarding stream filling and litter, and approved the 383 Porter Road Final Report. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved NOI-2025-01 for 199 Allen Street single-family house with conditions (4-0)
• Added special condition: Area #1 trash/fire pit converted to forest, not lawn
• Approved Enforcement Order EO-2025-01 for 633-759 Somers Road (4-0)
• Approved 383 Porter Road Final Report (4-0)

Housing Authority

The East Longmeadow Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss minutes, approve year-end financial statements, and consider a tenant write-off. The board may also enter executive session as permitted by law.

• Year-end financials review
• Tenant write-off discussion
• Executive session authorization

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will meet to review proposed capital projects from the Department of Public Works, the Council on Aging, and the Recreation Department. No specific project details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. This appears to be a preliminary review session with limited publicly available information.

• Review of DPW projects (no details provided)
• Review of COA projects (no details provided)
• Review of Recreation projects (no details provided)

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District will meet to review the first version of the FY 2026 budget. The body will also vote on January 2025 payroll, accounts payable, and meeting minutes.

• Review of FY 2026 Budget (Version 1)
• Vote to approve January 2025 payroll and accounts payable
• Vote to approve January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• VSO report from Jason Burgener

Town Council

The East Longmeadow Town Council will hold public hearings on three Community Preservation Act funding requests: $12,000 for Town Hall bell restoration, $12,500 for Brown Farm structural analysis, and $58,000 for Center Field drainage. A continued hearing on proposed zoning bylaw amendments allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) will receive a second reading. The council will also vote on a $139,883.95 appropriation for water meter modules, approve a one-day liquor license for a lacrosse fundraiser, and appoint a new fire chief.

• Second reading and potential vote on zoning bylaw amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Community Preservation funding: $12,000 for Town Hall bell restoration, $12,500 for Brown Farm analysis, $58,000 for Center Field drainage
• Appropriation of $139,883.95 from Water Retained Earnings for water meter modules
• Appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Beecher as new Fire Chief
• Update on proposed bylaw amendment regarding recreational marijuana

The Town Council approved amendments to the Zoning Bylaws to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by right, conforming to the state's Affordable Homes Act, with several amendments including a ban on short-term rentals. In a joint meeting with the Planning Board, the Council voted to instruct the Town Manager not to seek eligibility for the state's 40R program and to proceed with creating a Center Town District bylaw independently. The Council also approved funding for two Community Preservation projects, denied funding for a third, and accepted the appointment of a new Fire Chief.

• Approved ADU zoning bylaw amendments (7-0)
• Instructed Town Manager not to seek 40R eligibility (7-0)
• Approved $12,000 for Town Hall Bell Restoration (7-0)
• Approved $12,500 for Brown Farm Structural Analysis (7-0)
• Denied $58,000 for Center Field Drainage project (1-6)
• Accepted Christopher Beecher as new Fire Chief (6-0-1)
• Approved $139,883.95 for Water Meter Modules (7-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Masonic Temple (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the Town Council to discuss the Center Town District and 40R Zoning. No other business is listed. The meeting is focused on discussion of these two zoning topics.

• Joint discussion of Center Town District and 40R Zoning with the Town Council

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will hold a joint discussion with the Town Council on budget development for fiscal year 2026. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent, curriculum director, and assistant superintendent for business.

• Joint discussion with Town Council on FY 2026 budget development

COA Board

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review reports from the Director, Program/Volunteer Coordinator, and various committees. The board will also discuss old business regarding the Golden Cane and the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee.

• Strategic Plan Advisory Committee discussion
• Golden Cane discussion
• Reports from GSSSI, Emergency Planning, AAA, and Friends Group committees

The East Longmeadow Council on Aging Board approved the January 2025 meeting minutes and received detailed reports from the Director and Program/Volunteer Coordinator. The Director reported that Alan resigned and will leave at the end of February, with a search for a new chef underway. The board also heard about new partnerships, including with WNEC and ATI, and upcoming events like the Friends group meeting and a makeup program for mature women.

• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes
• Noted Alan's resignation effective end of February
• Discussed new OT partnership with WNEC
• Heard about ATI partnership outreach
• Noted Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club fitness partnership interest
• Scheduled Friends group first open meeting for 2/28
• Tentatively scheduled Golden Cane event for May

School Committee

This meeting consists entirely of an executive session. The School Committee will conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy. No public business is scheduled.

• Executive session to prepare for nonunion personnel negotiations
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

School Committee

The School Committee will hear presentations on the winter status report and draft competency determination, and discuss the FY 2026 budget development. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• FY 2026 Budget Development Discussion
• ELPS Winter Status Report
• ELHS Draft Competency Determination
• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Opportunity for public comments

The East Longmeadow School Committee approved the ELHS Draft Competency Determination for the graduating classes of 2025 and 2026 by a 4-1 vote. The committee also approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0) and moved an agenda item to earlier in the meeting (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates.

• Approved ELHS Draft Competency Determination for classes of 2025 and 2026 (4-1)
• Approved January 27, 2025 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Moved agenda item 5.1.2 to next order of business (5-0)

Town Manager

The Town Manager will hold a public hearing continued from March 27, 2024, to consider National Grid/Verizon's petition #30802436 to install one pole on Poplar Street, approximately 183 feet west of Birchland Avenue. The meeting takes place on February 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Manager's Conference Room at East Longmeadow Town Hall. Only this single item is listed for discussion.

• Public hearing on petition #30802436 to install one pole on Poplar Street, 183' west of Birchland Avenue

Town Manager Thomas Christensen approved National Grid's petition to install a jointly owned pole on Poplar Street, with the contingency that excavation use vacuum excavation due to unknown underground infrastructure. The decision came after a continued public hearing where a resident objected to the pole's placement in his front yard. The petition addresses an aerial trespass over 12 Poplar Street that National Grid needs to fix.

• Approved National Grid petition #30802436 for pole installation on Poplar Street with vacuum excavation contingency
• Continued public hearing from March 27, 2024 to February 5, 2025
• Mailed hearing notice to 24 abutters and emailed National Grid on January 24, 2025

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will meet to review project proposals submitted by the Police and Fire departments.

• Review of Police department projects
• Review of Fire department projects

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will hear preliminary actuarial results from SEGAL, vote on a $3,000,000 transfer from the PRIT fund to a money market account, and consider new retirement applications and injury notices. The board will also approve minutes, warrants, new allowances, and new member applications.

• SEGAL presentation of preliminary actuarial results as of 1/1/2024
• Vote to reaffirm transfer of $3,000,000 from PRIT to money market
• New retirement allowances for 6 individuals from Longmeadow, Agawam, Wilbraham, Palmer, Chester
• Applications for retirement from 11 individuals across multiple towns
• New member applications for 30+ individuals from various towns

Historical Commission

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission will review minutes and discuss ongoing projects including the History Room archival project, shelving and A/V equipment, town bell restoration (subject to Town Council approval), a Cultural Council Grant for Dennis Picard, and planning for the 250th Revolution Anniversary from 2025-2034. New business includes museum opening dates and ethics training.

• Town bell restoration pending Town Council approval
• Cultural Council Grant for Dennis Picard
• 250th Revolution Anniversary Celebration planning 2025-2034
• Time Capsule opening in 2026
• Petticoat Pasture Sign Donation

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission accepted the minutes of the January 7, 2025 meeting and received a donation of cemetery records from the Billings Hill Cemetery Association. The commission discussed ongoing projects including the History Room, Town Bell restoration, and plans for Revolutionary War commemorations. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Accepted minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Received donation of cemetery records from Billings Hill Cemetery Association
• Discussed plans for Revolutionary War commemoration (no formal action)
• Discussed Time Capsule refilling for 2026 ceremony (no formal action)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from January 2024, receive a presentation from the Director of Planning on CPTC webinars covering site plan review, special permits, and writing defensible decisions, and hear the Director’s report. No public hearings or substantive votes are scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 7, 2024
• Presentation on CPTC webinars: Site Plan Review, Special Permits, and Writing Reasonable & Defensible Decisions
• Planning and Community Development Director’s Report

The Planning Board approved the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0) and voted unanimously (5-0) to lift a deed restriction on trees at 25 Stonehill Road. The board also discussed upcoming public hearings and directed staff to draft language removing the special permit requirement for massage therapists. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved lifting deed restriction on trees at 25 Stonehill Road (5-0)

Town Council

The Planning Matters Sub-Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review and discuss proposed bylaw amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will meet to review project proposals from the East Longmeadow Public Schools (ELPS) and the Information Technology department. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review of projects from East Longmeadow Public Schools (ELPS)
• Review of projects from Information Technology (IT)

Center Town District Steering Committee

The Center Town District Steering Committee will deliberate on a model 40R bylaw, specifically focusing on permitted uses, density, and parking requirements. The committee will also review the PVPC process and district boundary map.

• Review and deliberation of model 40R bylaw permitted uses
• Review of 40R dimensional, density, and parking requirements
• PVPC review process and district boundary map with parcel impact profile
• Deputy Town Manager's report on meeting with Bill Reyelt, EOHLC

The meeting was held to review and deliberate on sections of the model 40R bylaw, including permitted uses and dimensional, density, and parking requirements. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the agenda items were discussed, and the committee set a date for the next meeting.

• Reviewed model 40R bylaw sections on permitted uses and dimensional, density, and parking requirements
• Approved previous meeting minutes from Dec 12, 2024
• Set date for next Steering Committee meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will hold continued public hearings on zoning bylaw amendments for ground-mounted photovoltaic installations and for allowing accessory dwelling units by right in compliance with the Affordable Homes Act. The Council will also consider appropriating $370,000 for a feasibility study for roof replacement at Mapleshade Elementary School, accept several grants, and authorize a multi-year contract with Motorola Solutions for body-worn cameras. Public comments will be heard regarding the Center Town District.

• Continued public hearing on proposed zoning amendments for ground-mounted photovoltaic installations
• Continued public hearing (second reading) on zoning amendments to allow accessory dwelling units by right under the Affordable Homes Act
• Appropriate $370,000 for a feasibility study and schematic design for roof replacement at Mapleshade Elementary School
• Accept $446,976 Complete Streets Funding Program grant
• Authorize a contract exceeding three years with Motorola Solutions for body-worn cameras

The Town Council unanimously approved a $370,000 appropriation from Free Cash for a feasibility study and initial schematic design for replacing flat roof sections at Mapleshade Elementary School. The Council also unanimously approved zoning bylaw amendments for ground-mounted photovoltaic installations and accepted several state grants, including $446,976 for Complete Streets sidewalk work. A public hearing on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning amendments was continued to February 11, 2025.

• Appropriated $370,000 for Mapleshade Elementary School roof study (7-0)
• Approved zoning bylaw amendments for ground-mounted solar installations (7-0)
• Accepted $446,976 Complete Streets grant for sidewalks (7-0)
• Accepted $70,000 Community One Stop for Growth Planning Grant (7-0)
• Accepted $19,000 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant (7-0)
• Approved Motorola Solutions contract for body-worn cameras (7-0)
• Continued ADU zoning bylaw hearing to February 11, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 Open Session and Executive Session minutes (7-0)

School Committee

The East Longmeadow School Committee will review the FY 26 budget development process and the FY 25 second-quarter financial report. The body is set to approve a student exchange program with a school in Spain for Fall 2025 and April 2026. Additionally, the committee will select members to negotiate with the Custodians and Secretaries unions and accept several checks from Grynn & Barrett for school gift accounts.

• Approval of ELHS Student Exchange for Fall 2025 and April 2026 with a school in Spain
• Review of FY 26 Budget Development and FY 25 2nd Quarter Financial Report
• Acceptance of $2,794.75 check from Grynn & Barrett to Meadow Brook School Gift Account
• Acceptance of $1,374.99 check from Grynn & Barrett to Mountain View School Gift Account
• Selection of School Committee members for Custodians and Secretaries Union negotiations

The East Longmeadow School Committee approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar, which includes a full class day on December 22, a half day on December 23, and all staff and students returning on January 5. The vote was 3-2. The committee also approved a student exchange with a school in Spain, accepted several gift checks from Grynn & Barrett, and appointed members to union negotiations.

• Approved 2025-2026 school calendar with Dec. 22 class day and Jan. 5 return (3-2)
• Approved ELHS student exchange with a school in Spain for Fall 2025 and April 2026 (4-0)
• Accepted $2,794.75 check from Grynn & Barrett to Meadow Brook School gift account (5-0)
• Accepted $1,374.99 check from Grynn & Barrett to Mountain View School gift account (5-0)
• Accepted $500 check from Grynn & Barrett (sign-on bonus) to Mountain View School gift account (5-0)
• Accepted $2,159.66 check from Grynn & Barrett to Birchland Park School gift account (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 School Committee meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved Mountain View 5th-grade field trip to Sonny's Place on May 27, 2025 (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council Planning Matters Sub-Committee is meeting to review proposed bylaw amendments. The discussion will focus on accessory dwelling units and photovoltaic installations.

• Proposed bylaw amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Review of Article X, Photovoltaic Installations
• Approval of December 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Matters Subcommittee unanimously approved edits to the Photovoltaic Installations bylaw, including removing redundant 'solar' language and clarifying definitions, and voted to refer it to the Town Council. The subcommittee also discussed proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw amendments, making several edits and scheduling a final review for January 30, 2025. No final action was taken on the ADU bylaw.

• Approved minutes of Dec 4, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved edits to Photovoltaic Installations bylaw and referred to Town Council (4-0)
• Decided to use 'ADU' abbreviation throughout bylaw after initial definition
• Adopted State Building Code definition of gross floor area for ADUs
• Agreed detached ADUs are not eligible for Site Plan Review Waiver
• Scheduled final review of revised ADU bylaw for Jan 30, 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a 2025 sample regulation regarding the sale of tobacco and vape products. The board will also receive updates on the town health nurse, the health department, and recycling programs.

• Review of 2025 Sample Regulation Restricting the Sale of Tobacco and Vape Products
• Site assignment process update for Deer Park Recycling Facility (100 Deer Park Dr, Lot 4A)
• Recycling and Trash Program updates
• Town Health Nurse updates
• Health Department updates

The Board of Health approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0) and discussed several updates, including the 2025 tobacco and vape product regulations, the Deer Park Recycling Facility site assignment process, and the FY26 budget. No final decisions were made on these items; the tobacco regulation draft will be revised and presented for review. The board also heard reports on avian flu, mosquito control, and health programs.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review minutes, approve warrants including a $2.14 million motor vehicle excise commitment, and discuss proposed FY26 exemptions. They will also receive reports on abatements, exemptions, and sales, and consider a town report submission and Chapter 61/61A liens.

• Approval of 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #1 warrant for $2,137,699.81
• Discussion of proposed FY26 exemptions
• Approval of 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #7 warrant for $19,976.95
• FY25 real estate exemptions for December totaling $116,279.75 and CPA $1,014.96
• Abatement applications for FY05, FY24, and FY25

The Board of Assessors approved three warrants including the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #1 totaling $2,137,699.81, and signed monthly reports. They granted 33 real estate statutory exemptions and abatements, and granted 5 motor vehicle excise applications while denying 7. The board tabled discussion on proposed FY26 exemptions under the Hero's Act until the next meeting.

• Approved 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #1 warrant for $2,137,699.81 (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #7 warrant for $19,976.95 (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Boat Excise Recommitment #95 warrant for $25.00 (3-0)
• Granted 33 real estate statutory exemptions and abatements (3-0)
• Granted 5 motor vehicle excise applications (farm plates, exempt-under-PP) (3-0)
• Denied 7 motor vehicle excise applications (Honda Lease Trust, Connecticut Valley Artesian Well Co., Acar Leasing, Prospect Builders) (3-0)
• Tabled discussion on proposed FY26 Hero's Act exemptions until next meeting

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve December 2024 meeting minutes, receive the director's report on programming, collection development, and building needs, and discuss an update to the Borrower's Policy. Public comments will be accepted. No new business is listed.

• Vote to accept minutes of December 23, 2024 meeting
• Director's report covering programming, collection development, and building needs
• Borrower's Policy update (old business)
• Next meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025

The Board of Library Trustees approved the revised East Longmeadow Public Library Borrowers Policy with minor changes. The board also approved the minutes from the December 15, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a director's report and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approved December 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Borrowers Policy with minor changes (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The East Longmeadow Recreation Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, receive a Director's Report, and address old and new business. Key topics include planning for spring sports fields and discussing sponsor appreciation events and the Heritage Park Project. The meeting will include public comment and members' reports.

• Old Business – Sports Fields for spring
• New Business – Sponsor appreciation events
• New Business – Heritage Park Project
• Director Report
• Opportunity for guests to address the Commission

Capital Committee

The Capital Committee will meet to establish its meeting schedule for the year. No capital project requests, contracts, or budget decisions are on the agenda; this is a procedural session only.

• Only agenda item: establish meeting schedule for the Capital Committee

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans' Service District will vote on whether to approve the Town of Brimfield's request to join the district effective January 16, 2025. The board will also review and vote on minutes from November and December 2024, approve December payroll and accounts payable, and hear a report from the Veterans' Service Officer.

• Vote on Town of Brimfield's request to join the district effective January 16, 2025
• Review and vote to approve November 13, 2024 regular session minutes
• Review and vote to approve December 18, 2024 regular session minutes
• Review and vote to approve December 2024 payroll and accounts payable
• Veterans' Service Officer report by Jason Burgener