West Springfield committee to review town charter

WEST SPRINGFIELD– The Town of West Springfield has started its 2025 Charter Review Committee. The panel meets every 10 years to review the town's rules.

The committee held its first meeting March 31 and is now beginning its work. Other meetings are scheduled for April 28 and May 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the mayor's meeting room at town hall, 26 Central St.

Residents are also encouraged to take part in the process by watching the meetings on Zoom and sending comments by email to charterreview@tows.org . Town rules can be viewed online.

Reviewing the charter is important to make sure local government works well for everyone, Mayor William C. Reichelt said in a statement .

"I'm thankful for the experienced group of residents on this committee, and I look forward to the discussions and public input," Reichelt said.

Reichelt appointed former Mayor Ed Gibson, former Town Council President Kathy Bourque, Public Safety Commission member Brian Harrington and resident Stephanie Gendron to the committee.

The Town Council selected Council President Sean Powers, Councilor Anthony DiStefano and Jaime Smith to be a part of the committee. Powers will lead the committee, and Bourque will serve as vice chair.