Westhampton Selectboard backs hazard mitigation update and streetscape funding rules. Chair Susan Bronstein and members Jennifer Milikowsky and Scott Johndrow unanimously approved an amendment to the Hazard Mitigation Plan for submission to the state emergency management agency. The board also
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 Finance Committee backs revolving-fund articles, defers regional-school recommendation. The seven-member committee voted unanimously to approve Articles 2, 3, and 5 and to recommend the municipal budget 6-0-1 on May 4. However, Chair Tad Weiss's committee voted 7-0-0 to take no action
Westhampton Finance Committee charts path through $285,000 budget deficit. Chair Tad Weiss and his committee heard from Police Chief Dave White, Fire Chief Dave Antosz, and Highway Superintendent Bill Jablonski on departmental needs, including a $61,588 police adjustment for COLA and the retention
Westhampton Planning Board unanimously denies moto-cross permit at watershed site. The board rejected a Special Permit application for a moto-cross event at 0 Main Road, finding the property sits in a Watershed Overlay Protection District where commercial activity is prohibited under town zoning.
Westhampton Finance Committee completes budget review, cuts $9,000 and identifies remaining deficit of $285,000. The seven-member committee, chaired by Stephen Holt, approved line-by-line spending through multiple departments, including authorization for two additional audits totaling $27,000
Westhampton Planning Board denies motocross race permit on zoning grounds. The board unanimously rejected Aaron Bauer's application to hold two annual one-day motocross events at his Main Road property, finding the commercial use incompatible with Watershed Protection Overlay District restrictions.
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