Why I resigned from the BOA
I am writing this letter to explain to the residents of Longmeadow why I have resigned as the Chairperson of the Board of Assessors in Longmeadow.
Why did the BOA need a fresh start?
The Board of Assessors is responsible for determining the fair and equitable valuation of all real and personal property in the town and proposing the tax rate, in accordance with Massachusetts laws. The BOA impacts every residence and business.
Clarifying the TWB discussion
I am writing to clarify and correct certain information that was reported in The Reminder article “Leaders discuss potential town offices move.” The current Town House (not Thornton Burgess) was gifted to the town of Hampden by Miss Elizabeth Sessions in 1931. The...Progress, Triumph, and New Challenges
As the holiday season fills our homes with warmth, joy, and family, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for the trust you’ve placed in me to serve as your State Senator.
Wrong location for middle school
Article 6 is a wakeup call to Longmeadow residents signed by over 300 citizens who agree that the current Williams Middle School site is the wrong location. At the Nov. 12 Town Meeting, voters will get to decide whether they support a new consolidated middle school to be built on the current (WMS) property site despite some major disadvantages which threaten long term consequences for the town.