Ludlow Finance Committee discusses FY27 budget with $222,085 in excess levy capacity. The committee, led by chair Tony Sanches with Town Administrator Marc Strange and Finance Director Cheryl Allen, identified higher state aid and declining health insurance costs as sources of the variance but
Ludlow Select Board promotes two officers to sergeant after interviews. The board voted unanimously to promote Officer Isaac Santana to the permanent sergeant position replacing retiring Sergeant Shameklis and to appoint Officer David Krok as provisional sergeant effective February 8 to fill the
Celebrate Ludlow Committee approves merger with depleted Memorial Day Parade Committee to manage town events. Linda Collette chairs; the Parade Committee has lost four members to resignations, leaving five active volunteers. The Memorial Day Parade is set for May 25, 2026, with float registration
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
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