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...Eight years of news, laughs, growth — my farewell to The Reminder
Typing away at my keyboard, I write a few words — hit backspace. Try again — delete more. I question myself. How do I begin writing about the end?
Four more years for Mayor Domenic Sarno after fourth term?
The next mayoral race will culminate with an inauguration in 2028. That’s a while off but the supporters of Dominic Sarno are prepping now.
Using this word too often makes it lose its meaning
Most of us have received correspondence beginning with the trite, “We regret to inform you that [fill in the blank].”