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Finance Committee backs $500,000 override for town and schools.

Westhampton Finance Committee votes to recommend $500,000 override. Committee Chair Tad Weiss secured a 6-0-0 vote urging the Select Board to place an override question on the ballot to address a $750,000 general fund deficit in FY27. The committee has identified $170,000 in possible cuts but is

Conservation Commission meets to plan spring informational sessions

The Westhampton Conservation Commission approved prior minutes and scheduled two informational presentations for spring. The board confirmed a special meeting on March 25 to host a presentation and public hearing on a Bundled Notice of Intent filed by the Department of Public Works and Highway

Library Board Approves Museum Partnership on Historical Preservation

Westhampton library board unanimously approves museum preservation partnership. The Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to partner with the Blacksmith Shop Museum for joint grant seeking on historical materials preservation, with Rick Tracy making the motion and Angela Griefen

Westhampton library trustees weigh budget cuts versus state aid loss.

Westhampton library trustees examine competing budget scenarios for FY27 amid town fiscal constraints. Director Meaghan Schwelm reported the Finance Committee has requested a level-service budget and a 12.5 percent reduction option, warning that cuts below the state's Minimum Annual Requirement of

Select Board approves police part-time officer hire and rural grant for culvert work.

Westhampton Select Board unanimously approves police part-time officer and rural infrastructure grant. The board voted 3-0 to allow Police Chief David White to accept applications for a part-time patrol officer through fiscal year 2026, using existing budget funds to boost street patrols and