SOUTHWICK — Heading down a long driveway in Southwick, the first thing people notice is the sound of soft bleating emanating from behind a barn. Walking around a path, you see them — animals no larger than a small dog hopping and trotting around in a fenced-in pasture. It is time for baby goat yoga.
Talks between the leadership in Hampden and Wilbraham on proposed revisions to the regional agreement governing the schools have broken down. The sticking point hinges on who should pay for capital expenses at Wilbraham Middle School, which students from both towns attend.
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board provided residents with a little extra time and choice around the new recycling carts required as part of the town’s contract with Waste Management, which begins July 1.
LONGMEADOW — The Planning Board reviewed plans and asked questions about a set of retail buildings planned for 916 Williams St. during a May 7 public hearing.
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow voters considered several bylaw amendments, changes to the town charter and citizen petition articles at the spring Town Meeting on May 13. Most articles, including the town’s $87.38 million budget for fiscal year 2026, were passed without much comment, but several bylaw changes prompted debate.