{ "city": "Hampden", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/hampdenma.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Parks & Recreation", "headline": "Parks & Rec to discuss truck purchase and Memorial Park residents", "summary": "The Hampden Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to review minutes and payroll, hear public comment, and discuss board topics including a parks truck and Memorial Park residents. The director will provide an update, followed by new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-806", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews progress on Hampden Fire Station project", "summary": "The Hampden Fire Department Building Committee will meet in person to discuss the current progress of the 2026 Fire Station project. No decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-813", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Fire station project progress discussed", "summary": "The Fire Department Building Committee is meeting to discuss the current progress of the fire station project. The agenda contains only this single item, with no decisions or proposals listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-814", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Fire station project progress discussed", "summary": "The Fire Department Building Committee will meet to discuss the current progress of the fire station project. The agenda contains only this single discussion item with no decisions or proposals listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-815", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-22", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Fire station project progress discussed", "summary": "The Fire Department Building Committee will meet in person to discuss the current progress of the fire station project. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09222026-816", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-10-06", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Fire station project progress discussed", "summary": "The Fire Department Building Committee will meet to discuss the current progress of the fire station project. The agenda contains only this single item, with no votes, contracts, or financial details listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10062026-817", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-10-20", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Fire Department Building Committee to discuss project progress", "summary": "The Fire Department Building Committee is meeting to discuss the current progress of their project. The agenda contains only this single discussion item with no specific details or decisions listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10202026-818", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Hampden Selectboard meets", "summary": "The Hampden Selectboard is deciding on a property purchase and discussing various town matters. The agenda includes a dog hearing, a joint meeting recap, and appointments. The meeting will also cover liquor licenses and a conservation commission enforcement matter in executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-820", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Fire station project progress discussed", "summary": "The Fire Department Building Committee will meet to discuss the current progress of the fire station project. The agenda contains only this single discussion item with no decisions or proposals listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-812", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Hampden Selectboard to vote on Senior Center windows contract", "summary": "The Hampden Selectboard meets on July 23, 2026, to conduct routine business including voting on a contract for Senior Center windows and discussing a regional agreement with Wilbraham regarding the Hampshire-Wilbraham Regional School District middle school program.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-810", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Hampden Fire Department Building Committee to review new information since last meeting", "summary": "The Hampden Fire Department Building Committee will meet in person on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Hampden Fire Station, 19 North Road, Hampden, MA. The agenda includes a review of any new information or correspondence received since the previous meeting. The meeting was posted on July 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM by J.F.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-811", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Veterans' Services", "headline": "Veterans' Service District to approve June 2026 minutes, payroll, and accounts payable", "summary": "The Eastern Hampden County Veterans' Service District will meet remotely to approve the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes and June 2026 payroll and accounts payable. The Veterans' Service Officer will also give a report. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-808", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Cemetery Commission", "headline": "Cemetery Commission to review end-of-fiscal-year finances and discuss lot sales", "summary": "The Hampden Cemetery Commission will meet in person to review final fiscal year numbers, discuss lot sales, and address grounds maintenance including fertilization, fencing, and scatter garden. Old business includes a buy-back donation program.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-809", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to hold public hearings on two business special permits", "summary": "The Hampden Planning Board will conduct two public hearings on July 22, 2026. One hearing will continue discussion on a restaurant and retail special permit at 2 Somers Road (Lot #3), and the other will consider a business special permit for Velour Laser Boutique at 13 Allen Street on East Longmeadow Road.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-800", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Old Town House Committee", "headline": "Old Town House Committee discusses report to Selectboard and warrant article", "summary": "The Old Town House Committee will discuss a Request for Interest, review remaining pathways/options, and prepare a report and recommendation to the Selectboard, along with a Town Meeting warrant article.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-807", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Old Town House Committee", "headline": "Committee continues review of options for Old Town House", "summary": "The Old Town House Committee will meet to review and discuss options for the building. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-801", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to review tree removal, gas line, and site inspections", "summary": "The Hampden Conservation Commission will meet to discuss several items including a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for removing four dead trees at 420 Main Street in the Riverfront Area, a letter from National Grid regarding after-the-fact maintenance work, and a new RDA for a gas line on Echo Valley Drive. The commission will also conduct site inspections at 420 Main Street and the entrance to the Morton property from E. Long Line. Other agenda items include reviewing minutes, public comment, and correspondence.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-804", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Council on Aging meets July 14 to review senior center updates and reports", "summary": "The Hampden Council on Aging will hold its monthly meeting on July 14, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. at the Senior Center (104 Allen Street) and via Zoom. The agenda includes standard reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, and Director, along with updates from the Senior Center Building Committee and GSSSI representative Cheryl Delviscio.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-803", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard to vote on conservation restriction for Chapin Road", "summary": "The Hampden Selectboard will discuss and vote on a conservation restriction for Opacum Land Trust on Chapin Road. They will also review FY26 year-end financials and vote on line item transfers, discuss health insurance costs, and consider a Planning Board vacancy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-802", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Advisory Committee", "headline": "Advisory Committee to review year-end financials and vote on transfers", "summary": "The Hampden Advisory Committee will meet to review end-of-year financial reports and vote on line-to-line budget transfers. The agenda is subject to change, as not all listed items may be discussed and other items may be added as permitted by law.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-796", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee", "headline": "Hampden OSRP Committee kicks off recreation plan update", "summary": "The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee is holding its first meeting to begin updating the town's OSRP. The agenda covers introductions, reviewing the planning process and timeline, discussing the scope of services, and identifying town priorities and goals. No decisions are expected at this initial kickoff meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-805", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Parks & Recreation", "headline": "Parks Commission to discuss purchase of new truck", "summary": "The Hampden Parks & Recreation Commission will meet on July 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Town Hall. The board will review minutes, hear public comment, discuss purchasing a new truck, receive a director's update, and consider new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-794", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Fire Department building committee meets to discuss next steps after Board of Selectmen meeting", "summary": "The Hampden Fire Department Building Committee will meet in person to follow up on discussions held with the Board of Selectmen regarding the next steps for the new fire department building project. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on this procedural agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-798", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Joint meeting with Selectmen on fire station construction plans", "summary": "The Fire Department Building Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to discuss progress on fire department construction plans. The meeting will be conducted in person only at Hampden Town Hall.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-797", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Hampden Selectboard to vote on new auto dealer license, discuss fire station expansion", "summary": "The Selectboard will vote on a new Class II Auto Dealer's License for VA Express Inc., discuss a fire station expansion, and consider a proposal for Wilbraham Road school maintenance. Other items include a new reserve police officer, a highway CBA amendment, and a one-day liquor permit for a senior center event.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-799", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Old Town House Committee", "headline": "Old Town House Committee to discuss casino mitigation award and review options", "summary": "The Old Town House Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss a Casino Mitigation Award, and continue reviewing options with a possible vote. They will also discuss a request for interest and set the meeting schedule.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-795", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Veterans' Services", "headline": "Hampden District Veterans' Service District to approve May 2026 payroll and accounts payable", "summary": "The Hampden District Veterans' Service District will meet remotely on June 24, 2026, to approve minutes from prior meetings and vote on the May 2026 payroll and accounts payable. The board will also hear a report from Veterans' Service Officer Jason Burgener and discuss the meeting schedule.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-792", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Public hearing continued for restaurant and retail at 2 Somers Road", "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for a special permit for a restaurant and retail establishment at 2 Somers Road, and will also discuss a home occupation bakery at 25 Circle View Drive, a used car dealership at 106B East Longmeadow Road, and a short-term rental bylaw.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-793", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard to vote on mandatory retirement age, liquor license transfer", "summary": "The Hampden Selectboard will hold a public hearing and vote on transferring a liquor license to Off the Stick Inc./Mt. View Restaurant, discuss and vote on an age limit/mandatory retirement issue, and consider vacation time rollover requests. The board will also discuss possibly hiring KP Town as new counsel and receive an update from the Fire Department Building Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-787", "minutes_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-787", "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Fire Department Building Committee", "headline": "Fire Department Building Committee discusses building alternatives", "summary": "The committee will discuss building alternatives for the fire station. The agenda is brief and contains only this single item.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-791", "minutes_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-791", "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to review home construction at 133 Somers Rd and discuss South Ridge Estates violation", "summary": "The Conservation Commission will consider several items including a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for a 2,400 sq ft home and 1,200 sq ft garage at 133 Somers Rd, a discussion with property owners about a violation at South Ridge Estates, and a preliminary plan review for a proposed building lot at 42 Bennett Rd. The meeting also includes review of minutes, public comment, and potential new agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-790", "minutes_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-790", "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Hampden Conservation Commission to review wetland violation at South Ridge Estates", "summary": "The Hampden Conservation Commission will discuss a wetland violation at South Ridge Estates, with a wetland scientist present to review a revegetation plan. The commission will also consider signing a Conservation Restriction on 109 acres on Chapin Road and receive a response from the Town Manager, Selectboard, and Town attorney regarding a letter from an attorney.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-780", "minutes_url": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-780", "source": "https://www.hampdenma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }