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Notice of Tax Taking
Notice of Tax Taking pursuant to General Laws Chapter 60, Section 53
Massachusetts releases first-ever clergy sex abuse investigation for Worcester, Fall River and Springfield
Attorney General Andrea Campbell called the report “the first, full public accounting of the abuse, misconduct and institutional failures at the dioceses that allowed the abuse to happen.”
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 30Mass. AG announces evidence of nearly 1,000 cases of clergy sexual abuse in trio of dioceses
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said in a press release that there’s evidence that more than 270 clerics in the dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester abused nearly 1,000 children.
Fall Special Town Meeting - Date Change
The Fall Special Town Meeting has been set for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Longmeadow High School. Here is some information on the citizen petition process, article submission deadlines and important dates ahead of the meeting:
City of Fall River, Springfield, Boston area communities recognized by Mass Save for leadership in energy initiatives, helping lower costs
BOSTON, MA – The Sponsors of Mass Save have announced the recipients of the 2026 Mass Save Impact Awards, recognizing 17 organizations and communities across Massachusetts for their leadership in energy efficiency, electrification, building modernization and other initiatives…
Changes to Drought Status and Water Use Restriction
Westfield Board of Water Commissioners is altering the mandatory non-essential outdoor water use restriction that has been in place since June 2026 ...
The Future Building Use Task Force Seeks Your Input
We Want to Hear from You! As Longmeadow evaluates the long-term future of our key municipal facilities—including Town Hall, Old Town Hall, and the Community House—the Future Building Use Task Force needs your vision and guidance.
Town Managers Newsletter - August / Early September 2026
The latest edition of the Town Managers Newsletter is now available!
Recycling Center's Yard Waste Pile Moving
The Recycling Center's Yard Waste Pile is moving to West Road
New Listing - Town Treasurer's Abandoned Funds Notice
As per MGL Chapter 200A Sec 9A(c) the following is being posted on behalf of the Town of Longmeadow. "Notice of names of persons appearing to be owners of funds held by the Town of Longmeadow, and deemed abandoned." Contact the Treasurers Office: