Westhampton Conservation Commission unanimously approved site plans for septic system replacement and property improvements at 70 Pine Island Lake Road. The project includes a smaller septic tank with bottomless sand filter located 25 feet from the lake, removal of invasive species, planting of
Finance Committee backs five warrant articles but withholds recommendation on Hampshire Regional High School budget. Chair Tad Weiss and six members unanimously approved Articles 2, 3, and 5, and endorsed the municipal budget (Article 6) 6-0-1. The committee voted unanimously to take no action on
The Westhampton Public Library Board of Trustees approved prior meeting minutes and directed Director Meaghan Schwelm to research printer replacement and the status of a 16-year-old roof omitted from town capital projects. The board holds $3,594.48 in building funds, $9,621.85 in state aid, and
Westhampton Finance Committee balances budget with $125,000 override and $125,000 free cash. Chair Tad Weiss reported a shortfall requiring $35,000 in additional cuts to municipal and education budgets; the elementary school committee voted to reduce the town's burden by $57,000, bringing the
Westhampton Finance Committee approves $125,000 override and free cash transfer to balance budget. Chair Tad Weiss and the seven-member committee recommended the override after the Westhampton Elementary School Committee voted to reduce the town's burden by $57,000, composed of a $45,000
Westhampton Conservation Commission halts work on Main Road property over wetlands violations. The board ordered an immediate halt to unauthorized work at 412 Main Road, where property owner Sean Jeffords completed grading, erosion control, rock walls, and stone work within the resource area buffer
Westhampton library trustees prepare strategies for protecting core services if a Proposition 2.5 override fails. Director Meaghan Schwelm reported February circulation of 1,671 items, down from 1,742 a year prior, and outlined consulting with EveryLibrary to prioritize services serving vulnerable
Westhampton Selectboard and Finance Committee host Proposition 2-1/2 override briefing. The joint meeting drew approximately 65 residents to hear presentations from Meaghan Schwelm, Library Director; John Shaw, Cemetery; and Vito Perrone, School Superintendent. The boards accepted written questions
Finance Committee approves prior minutes and takes up $40K out-of-district student placement. Superintendent Vito Perrone and Central Office Business Manager Dawn Scaparotti said the midyear cost, not budgeted in FY26, will be covered through Extraordinary Relief funds; no additional FY27 spending
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
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