Boards & Commissions

Board and Committee Vacancies

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is established pursuant to Article 7, section 7-9 of the Town of Longmeadow’s Charter.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors handles taxes in Longmeadow.

Board of Health

The Board of Health is responsible for administering state health laws, adopting Town health regulations, and addressing the health concerns of Town residents.

Building Demolition Committee

A 9-month demolition delay ordinance was passed at the Longmeadow Town Meeting in April 2006.

Cable Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee is charged with the authority to provide advice and assistance to the Select Board.

Capital Planning Committee

Funds for capital appropriations come from the Capital Stabilization Fund, which is annually funded at 2% of the general fund revenues from property taxes, state aid and local receipts.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Act (CPA), M.G.L. Chapter 44B, which is enabling legislation allowing cities and towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to adopt a property tax surcharge, was adopted by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Cellucci in September 2000.

Conservation Commission

The purpose of the Conservation Commission is to protect Longmeadow’s wetland resource areas in accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Longmeadow Wetlands Bylaw and supporting regulations.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is composed of Longmeadow residents who are appointed by the Select Board to carry out programs designed to meet the problems of the aging in coordination with programs of the Massachusetts Commission on Aging established under Section 73 of Chapter 6 of the General Laws

Cultural Council

The mission of the Longmeadow Arts Council is to fund and promote cultural activities that enrich our community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI Committee) is to increase cooperation, understanding, and dialogue among Longmeadow residents, commercial and institutional entities, and other stakeholders of diverse cultural, religious, socio-economic, racial and ethnic, and experiential backgrounds. The DEI Committee will work to welcome and promote inclusion throughout town for anyone who resides, works, or attends school or a faith community in Longmeadow, or otherwise visits Longmeadow for any reason.

Energy & Sustainability Committee

Mission Statement: Work to enact policies and investments that decrease consumption of energy resources while encouraging use of alternate energy sources. Monitor Green Communities contract and grants. Make recommendations for policies, programs, and grant opportunities to the Select Board and School Committee through a written report before the budget process in the fall.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee, formerly known as the Appropriations Committee, is established pursuant to Article 2, section 2-10 of the Town of Longmeadow’s Charter.

Historic District Commission

The purpose of the Longmeadow Historic District is to preserve the unique tapestry of the historic areas and to assure the preservation of its historic values to the community.

Historical Commission

Operating under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8d, the Longmeadow Historical Commission is a municipal agency.

Housing Authority

Pursuant to MGL Ch. 121B the Town of Longmeadow determined the need for creation of a Housing Authority

Long Range Plan Steering Committee

The LRP Steering Committee advises on the development of the LRP document. The Committee also fosters openness and inclusion in the long range planning process through dialog and communication with the LRP consulting team and with various stakeholders in the Longmeadow community. The LRP must be in conformance with the requirements as set forth in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41 Section 81D.

Middle School Building Committee

Park and Recreation Commission

The Longmeadow Park Commissioners are appointed volunteers whose charge is to set policy of all town parks and recreation activities.

Permanent Town Building Committee

There shall be a Permanent Town Building Committee, consisting of 7 members, appointed by the Select Board for three years.

Planning Board

The Planning Board operates under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A and Chapter 41.

Recycling Commission

Recycling Commission and Quick Links

School Committee

School Committee website

School Building Committee

The Longmeadow School Building Committee (SBC) was formed during the Summer 2008.

Select Board

The Longmeadow Select Board, comprised of 5 elected members, is the Chief Executive Body of the Town. It draws its authority from the General Laws of Massachusetts and the bylaws of the Town of Longmeadow and is directly responsible to the electorate.

Tree Committee

Tree Committee for the Town of Longmeadow

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Longmeadow has both a General and a Zoning Bylaw. To understand the role of the Zoning Board of Appeals, it is necessary to understand the purpose of the Zoning Bylaw.

William Goldthwait Fund