Planning Board approves two home occupations and endorses housing plan. The Board voted 4-0 to grant Special Permits and Home Occupation approvals to Alexis Smith for doula services at 29 Sunset Ridge and Nicholas Gomes for painting business at 72 Westerly Circle, both with permits running with the
Ludlow Zoning Board approves special permit for single-family home. The board unanimously granted Anthony Wheeler Construction, LLC a special permit to build a roughly 2,000-square-foot, four-bedroom home at 0 Kirkland Street on a pre-existing non-conforming lot; approval is conditioned on strict
Ludlow's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for a new single-family home on a long-vacant nonconforming lot at 0 Kirkland Street.
Ludlow Recreation Commission clears way for summer camp by authorizing hiring for pool and camp staff. The two-member board voted unanimously to allow Human Resources to post three camp positions (counselors, co-directors, and nurse) and three pool positions (lifeguards, head lifeguards, and
Golf Commission approves pricing increases for 2026 season. The Westover Municipal Golf Commission unanimously voted to increase pricing two dollars across all offerings, with military prices now mirroring twilight prices and cart fees raised by one dollar, according to minutes from the March 10
Ludlow School Committee names two superintendent finalists and schedules public interviews for March 19. Chair Lang announced Sharon Cornoyer of Storrs, Connecticut, and Tim McCormick of North Brookfield, Massachusetts, as the finalists following a search led by committee members Dr.
Celebrate Ludlow Committee reconstitutes membership after turnover, plans five town events for 2026. Following a Select Board inquiry about ongoing participation, Elaine Hodgman resigned and five other members either declined or did not respond and were removed from the roster. Under facilitator
Ludlow's Mobile Home Rent Control Board postponed a decision on a West Street Village rent increase request. The three-member board, with Anthony Alves, William Rosenblum, and Anna Pepin present, reviewed previously submitted materials in closed session and directed Attorney Brian Winner to draft a
Ludlow Conservation Commission approves four negative determinations and amendments at March 4 meeting. Chair Angela Tierney, Vice Chair Penny Lebel, Joseph Chaloux, and Caroline Suska unanimously approved temporary construction mats for pool access at 164 Lyon Street, tree removal at 57 Stivens
Ludlow Select Board approves $91 million FY27 budget with no Prop 2.5 override and $195,000 excess capacity. Town Administrator Marc Strange reported a 3 percent school increase, 7.5 percent health insurance rise, three town FTE reductions, and two new hires. Separately, the board heard state