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
Ludlow Capital Planning Committee approves nine capital projects totaling $2.5 million. The committee unanimously backed Whitney Park playground recreation ($830,108), Fire Department ladder truck and ambulance payments ($428,614), school kitchen and exterior wall work ($503,000), DPW vehicles and
Ludlow Commission on Disability addresses staffing shortages and accessibility gaps. The six-voting-member panel, down from seven with one member on extended medical leave, approved prior minutes (4-0 with one abstention) and directed Chairperson Christopher Harkins to pursue recruitment and
Planning Board endorses ANR, continues Housing Plan vote to boost attendance. The three-member board unanimously approved an Abutter's Rights Notice for Armand Deslauriers' East Street property (Assessors' Map 31, Parcel 27), allowing two deed parcels to be combined into one lot with two conforming
Ludlow golf commission names Frank Kulig as conditional superintendent, with start date targeted for mid-March. The Westover Municipal Golf Commission voted unanimously to extend the offer after interviewing three candidates, with Jamie Kohn designated as alternate and Carrie Ribeiro authorized to
Ludlow Pond Management Committee scheduled 2026 meetings and discussed treatment costs totaling $43,600 across five ponds at its February 18 session. Judy Breault reported results of a public budget meeting and prepared a presentation for the Selectboard scheduled for March 3. Treatment estimates
Ludlow Finance Committee reviews budget overages and FY27 outlook. Finance Director Cheryl Allen reported the Treasurer/Collector line has overshot its $25,000 budget by $195,000, with an anticipated inter-fund transfer to cover the gap. Town Administrator Marc Strange outlined FY27 growth at 3
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