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
Westhampton Selectboard 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
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
Westhampton Board of Health unanimously accepts prior minutes, charts food-safety course. Health Agent Brian Chapdelaine told the board that schools have been inspected and Outlook Farm will be re-inspected in November, with a potential January meeting if requested; unscheduled inspections of
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
Westhampton Finance Committee approves $2,548 transfer from Reserve Fund. The committee voted unanimously to move funds to the Veterans Agent line item, citing overspending concerns flagged during FY26 budget review. Jeremy Durrin, Jennifer Milikowsky, Tad Weiss, Stephen Holt, Maureen Dempsey, and
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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