MARCH 2010

March 1

Select Board
Regular Meeting
7:00 PM/ Police Station Community Meeting Room
See Agenda for this meeting.

March 2

Lecture
On Tuesday, March 2, at The Spa on the Green in Longmeadow, Susan Solomon, Ph.D., a certified professional co-active coach, will show women how they can achieve more balance in their lives. Solomon will present practical activities and interactive discussion. To reserve a place call 413-565-4400.

Green Team
The LONGMEADOW SCHOOL GREEN TEAM will meet at 9:30 AM in the School Committee room, 127 Grassy Gutter Road, Longmeadow, MA.

Financial Workshop
Bay Path College will host an inaugural workshop of a new educational series Financial Pathways, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, making it easier for women to understand the money matters associated with life. Please visit www.baypath.edu for more information and contact Mary Pajak at 413-565-1115 to register.

March 4

Finance Comm
The LONGMEADOW FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 7 PM in the Fire Department Meeting Room.

March 5

Play
Bay Path College Performing Arts Department presents Once Upon a Mattress. Based on the beloved fairytale The Princess and the Pea, Once Upon a Mattress centers around Prince Dauntless the Drab and his quest for a royal bride. The box office opens February 17. Call 413.565.1361 or visit http://www.baypath.edu.

March Mingle
Longmeadow’s special education parent advisory group (P.L.A.C.E.) hosts 2nd Annual March Mingle on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6:30 PM at the Elks in Springfield. For $25 per ticket, attendees can sample food from 17 area restaurants and caterers and wine and beers from local distributors, as well as V1 Vodka martini bar (a cash bar is available as well). In addition to the tasting, an expanded gallery of silent auction and raffle items, and dancing makes this a great evening for an even greater cause. A few highlighted items up for bid include an authentic Tom Brady autographed football; a private wine dinner for four at Spoleto East Longmeadow; a cooking class with Holistic Health Counselor Renee Hastings for 7 people on any topic from health food/whole food, to gluten free or dairy free meals; as well as golf, sports tickets, children’s birthday parties and a Boston overnight.

March 6

Play
Bay Path College Performing Arts Department presents Once Upon a Mattress. Based on the beloved fairytale The Princess and the Pea, Once Upon a Mattress centers around Prince Dauntless the Drab and his quest for a royal bride. The box office opens February 17. Call 413.565.1361 or visit http://www.baypath.edu.

March 7

Play
Bay Path College Performing Arts Department presents Once Upon a Mattress. Based on the beloved fairytale The Princess and the Pea, Once Upon a Mattress centers around Prince Dauntless the Drab and his quest for a royal bride. The box office opens February 17. Call 413.565.1361 or visit http://www.baypath.edu.

March 8

SC
The School Committee will meet in the School Commmittee Room at Longmeadow HS at 5:30 PM prior to meeting in joint session with the Select Board at 7 PM

SC/SB
Joint Meeting- School Committee/ Select Board
7 PM, Longmeadow High School
School Committee Room

See agenda for this meeting.

Park Board
The LONGMEADOW PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD will meet at 7 PM in the Fire Station Meeting Room.

Select Board
Meeting after joint SC/SB meeting
9 PM/ Police Station Community Meeting Room
See Agenda for this meeting.

March 9

Budget Forum
Longmeadow HS Cafeteria
7 PM
Presentation and public forum on FY2011 Town Budget

HDC
The LONGMEADOW HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION will meet at 7:30 PM in the Fire Station Community Room.

March 11

Film Showing
On March 11 at 7 p.m., Bay Path College will host a special showing of the film The Worst Company in the World. This event is free and open to the public at the Longmeadow campus. For more information, visit www.baypath.edu or follow the College on Twitter at twitter.com/Bay_Path.

Recycling
The LONGMEADOW RECYCLING COMMISSION will meet at 7:30 PM in the Longmeadow Police Department community room.

Repub Town Comm
Longmeadow Republican Town Committee Meeting
7:30 PM
Greenwood Senior Center cafeteria
Agenda - State Convention, Town Elections and Budget
Guest Speaker: Peter Ellis - CEO - Challenges of Starting and Running a Small Business in Massachusetts
Refreshments
Public Invited
Contact: Dean Rogeness, dean@rogeness.com

March 13

Comedy Night
2nd Annual Comedy Night presented by the Wolf Swamp School PTO. Four-course Dinner and Comedy Show at Twin Hills Country Club - only $45pp. Visit www.wolfswamp.org to order tickets.

Pancake Breakfast
The Boy Scouts of Troop 90, Longmeadow welcome you to their annual pancake breakfast fundraider at the First Church of Christ Longmeadow from 8 AM to 12 PM.

The breakfast includes coffee, juice, sausage and unlimited pancakes. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $4.00 per person.

Contact Ralph Chamberlain at 567-6497 with any questions you may have regarding the event.

March 15

Select Board
Regular Meeting
7:00 PM/ Police Station Community Meeting Room
See Agenda for this meeting.

March 16

Rules Committee
The LONGMEADOW RULES COMMITTEE will meet at 7 PM in the Fire Station Community Room.

Financial Sub Comm
The LONGMEADOW SCHOOL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL SUB-COMMITTEE will meet at 5:30 PM in the Central Office’s room #5, 127 Grassy Gutter Road, Longmeadow, MA.

Tax Assessors
The LONGMEADOW BOARD OF ASSESSORS will meet at 8:30 AM in the Police Station Meeting Room. Public comments will only be heard between 8:30 - 8:45 AM.

SBC
The LONGMEADOW SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE will meet at 7 PM in the Business Technology Center at Longmeadow HS

March 17

Planning Board
7:30 PM, Police Station Meeting Room
The meeting agenda can usually be found on the Planning Board webpage.

Public Hearing
The LONGMEADOW PLANNING BOARD will hold a Public Hearing at 7 PM in the Police Station Community Room to discuss the proposed additions and alterations to the existing building and property located at 489, 519 and 462 Longmeadow Street, also known as St. Mary’s Church. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning and Community Development Office at 565-4153. Public Documents regarding this hearing are on file at this Office, 20 Williams Street, and are available during Town Hall Business hours.

Audit Comm
Audit Committee Meeting at 7 pm in the Fire Department Meeting room

March 22

School Comm
Regular Meeting
6 PM, Longmeadow High School
School Committee Room

See agenda for this meeting.

Select Board
Special Meeting
7:00 PM/ Police Station Community Meeting Room
See Agenda for this meeting.

March 24

Women's Career Seminar
Bay Path College will host Women as Leaders Career Seminar from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Wright Hall, 588 Longmeadow St. The event is free and open to women who are seeking career advice, networking opportunities and leadership skills. Call Kellee at 413.565.1161 to register by March 19.

Assessors
The LONGMEADOW BOARD OF ASSESSORS will meet at 8:30 AM in the Police Station Community Room.

Finance Comm
The LONGMEADOW FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at the Fire Department Meeting Room at 7 PM.

Conservation Comm
The LONGMEADOW CONSERVATION COMMISSION will meet at 7 PM in the Conference Room at the Longmeadow Police Station.

March 25

Cultural Event
Bay Path College Women of Culture’s Cultural Extravaganza will be held on March 25 at 7 p.m. in Blake Dining Hall. This spectacular event includes a dinner with performances celebrating cultures from around the world and represented on campus. Contact 413-565-1307 for tickets.

Tree Comm
The LONGMEADOW TREE COMMITTEE will hold a meeting at 4 PM. The meeting will be at the DPW offices at 31 Pondside Road. The agenda of the meeting will be to review plans for Arbor Day events, develop an outline for a memorial tree program and consider the use of the Town’s website to post information about trees and tree care.

March 26

Concert
Longmeadow Chamber Music Society concert
8 PM at First Church of Christ

Concert will feature music for piano, 2 violins, cello, clarinet, percussion, and narrator. The music will include a trio sonata by Haydn, a piano trio by Turina, and "L'Histoire du soldat" (the history of a soldier) by Stravinsky. The devil comes to Longmeadow! You'll have to come and see if he wins. The performers will beAlissa Leiser, piano, Joel Pitchon and Marsha Harbison, violins, Volcy Pelletier, cello, David Schneider, clarinet, Ayano Kataoka, percussion, and narrator, John Lemly, professor of English at Mt. Holyoke College.

March 27

Easter Bunny Event
"Breakfast with the Easter Bunny"
8 - 10 AM at St. Andrews Church
Proceeds to benefit the Girl Scout educational trip to Switzerland
Cost: $8, ages 13 and up, $5, ages 5 - 12, 4 and under, free - seating is limited. Contact Laurie Hatch, Unit Manager, 567-7420, Laurhatch@aol.com to purchase your tickets or send a SASE with payment to Laurie at 73 Westmoreland Avenue

March 29

Community Seder
LYA community Seder, at 8 PM
Seder will be interactive with traditional Passover foods and items. Four course meal will be served. Cost for one Seder is $15.00 adult, $7.50 child, $45.00 family price.

Please RSVP to the LYA by at 567-8665 or email at lyaadmin@comcast.net

March 30

Community Seder
LYA community Seder, 8 PM
Seder will be interactive with traditional Passover foods and items. Four course meal will be served. Cost for one Seder is $15.00 adult, $7.50 child, $45.00 family price.

Please RSVP to the LYA by at 567-8665 or email at lyaadmin@comcast.net

Public Forum
The LONGMEADOW FINANCE COMMITTEE will hold a Public Forum on the FY2011 Town Budget at the Fire Department Meeting Room at 7 PM.

Financial SubComm
The LONGMEADOW SCHOOL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL SUB-COMMITTEE will meet at 5PM in School Committee room, 127 Grassy Gutter Road, Longmeadow, MA.