Ludlow Planning Board held a community development forum focused on federal housing grants and local zoning reform. Representatives from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission presented the Town's Community Development Block Grant program, which currently funds Robert Street infrastructure
Ludlow Commission on Disability votes to place member on medical leave, approves FY 2026 goals. Chairperson Christopher Harkins will submit next year's budget request and town report; Joanne Odato-Staeb and Jennifer Wright advanced work on community outreach, accessibility repairs, and scholarship
Ludlow Planning Board unanimously approves ANR plan and updates accessory dwelling unit application. Chairman Raymond Phoenix presided over unanimous approval of a four-lot Subdivision Approval Not Required plan for Paul Adzima at 0 Center Street and the town's 2025 Annual Report. The Board also
Finance Committee hears FY27 budget deficit reaches $2.6 million. Town Administrator Marc Strange told the committee that employee benefit costs are driving the crisis: an 18 percent health insurance increase ($2 million) and a 10 percent rise in retirement assessments ($657,000) push total new
The Ludlow Council on Aging unanimously approved December minutes and reviewed strategic plan progress on January 21. Chairperson D. Peacey led discussion of Outreach Coordinator Sheila Rubin's January 5 start date and early accomplishments, including home visits and protective services referrals.
Ludlow Housing Authority audits clean for fiscal 2025. Chairperson Susan Stanek and board members Raymond Anderson, Joao Alves, and Kimberly Babin unanimously approved the AUP audit results showing no findings, as well as the non-published PMR desk and CHAMP reviews. The board paid bills totaling
The Ludlow Select Board unanimously appointed Provisional Police Chief Lt. Michael Brennan as active Police Chief effective immediately, concluding his five-month interim role. Sergeant Brad Tierney was also unanimously appointed Provisional Lieutenant, with civil service testing scheduled for
Board of Health approves six-month conditional permit for Madd Eatz food truck. Owner John Placzek appeared at a January 14 public hearing to appeal the Health Department's non-renewal notice, acknowledging violations found during an October 4 inspection including improper food temperature, items
Ludlow's Board of Health voted unanimously to grant a conditional six-month mobile food permit to Mad Eats, a local food truck that appealed a non-renewal decision stemming from October 2025 food safety violations.
The Ludlow Recreation Commission moved to resolve Whitney Summer Camp compliance deficiencies identified by the Board of Health. Commission Chair Sean McBride, Commissioner John Archambeau, and Vice Chair Shawn Lebeau confirmed a preliminary Board of Health review scheduled for January 26 and a
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