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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

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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

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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

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COA Advisory Board OKs on-site dining, endorses farm share program

Council on Aging Advisory Board unanimously approves on-site dining and farm share funding. The board voted to offer on-site dining for its Hot Meals program, which serves 34 registered participants with 24 regulars, following a requirement from Hingham Veterans Elementary School. In a separate

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Finance Committee Recommends Three Warrant Articles Unanimously

Finance Committee endorses three warrant articles as town loses rural aid. Acting Chair Tad Weiss led the committee in unanimously recommending the three articles for the Special Town Meeting warrant, though their specifics are not detailed in the official record. Town Coordinator Douglas Finn

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Conservation Commission meets; annual report and wetlands review loom.

Conservation Commission reviews project progress, gears up for annual report. The board met January 7 with four members and Chris Dunn present, heard updates on the Spruce Hill Road property including completion of culvert installation and erosion controls, and flagged potential wetlands concerns

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