Westhampton Public Library trustees unanimously advanced the FY27 budget draft to the Finance Committee. Director Meaghan Schwelm reported January attendance of 321 across 32 programs and circulation of 1,813 items. She detailed constraints from Massachusetts state aid waiver rules requiring a
Westhampton Finance Committee unanimously approves $9,000 reserve transfer for counsel fees as deficit talk deepens. Chair Tad Weiss reported a newly identified $34,000 shortfall and rejected using free cash or stabilization funds, instead pushing toward a Proposition 2-1/2 override vote set for
Council on Aging approves sand bucket purchase for spring deliveries. The Advisory Board voted unanimously to buy 120 buckets from the highway department at $4.90 per bucket, with Chair Christine Blakesley directed to place the order. The board also resolved a backlog of four unpaid invoices to
Finance Committee plans budget review for $500,000 override vote. Chaired by Tad Weiss, the committee heard from Jennifer Milikowsky that the Selectboard voted to present the override question on the April 11 ballot. The Finance Committee approved the February 25 minutes unanimously and directed a
Selectboard approves Highway Department posting following Don Fox's death. At its January 28 meeting, the Westhampton Selectboard authorized the position posting. Selectboard member Scott Johndrow raised concerns about deficiencies in town contracts; Town Coordinator Douglas Finn noted he is
Westhampton Selectboard unanimously approves solar investment tax credits and land purchases. The board voted 3-0 to engage an accountant to file investment tax credits for Town Hall and Public Safety Complex solar projects, expecting a net return of approximately $16,500 after $3,000 in filing
Westhampton Finance Committee votes to recommend $500,000 override. Committee Chair Tad Weiss secured a 6-0-0 vote urging the Selectboard 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
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
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 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