Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (dei) Committee - Regular Meeting

Thursday, February 26, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (dei) Committee
Meeting Type
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (Dei) Committee
Location
Longmeadow, MA
Meeting Date
February 26, 2026

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Committee Comments and Announcements•Item a

Learning Forum, dates TBD in 2026, 6:00PM, at the JCC.

Committee Comments and Announcements•Item b

Tuesday, March 3rd, Black American Heroes in the Revolution, 6:00 PM at Longmeadow Adult Center, 211 Maple Road, Longmeadow.

Join Professor Ousmane Power-Greene of Clark University to learn about Black Americans who played pivotal roles in the fight for Independence. Despite facing systemic racism and oppression these heroes stood firmly against tyranny and made significant contributions to the war. Sponsored by LACCF as part of the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Committee Comments and Announcements•Item c

Thursday, March 5th, Monthly Longmeadow Antiracism Coalition (LARC) Community Meeting at Sinai Temple.

Open to all people of good will, please plan to arrive between 6:45 and 7:00 PM when entry will be possible through door facing the parking lot behind Sinai Temple, 1100 Dickinson St, Springfield, Massachusetts. For additional information please contact Ken at klopferken@comcast.net.

Committee Comments and Announcements•Item d

Wednesday, March 11th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, third convening of PACT (Partnership Alliance and Coalition Team).

Please mark your calendar for this meeting and look for an email invitation next week with details.

Committee Comments and Announcements•Item e

May 9, 2025, Future Planet Fiesta (FPF), Longmeadow Town Green.

After the first FPF was successfully organized by Longmeadow High School students in 2025, the LHS students who organized Youth For A Sustainable Future are off to an earlier and stronger start for the 2026 Fiesta! Major sponsors have already committed because this second year promises to be an even bigger and better event. For information on tables or helping sponsor our young climate activists contact Ken Klopfer at klopferken@comcast.net.

Committee Comments and Announcements•Item f

September 13, 2026, Longmeadow Pride Festival, September 13th.

This popular event will once again be held on Longmeadow Town Green. For more information contact Elizabeth Morgan at elizabeth@longmeadowpride.org.

Committee Comments and Announcements•Item g

Other events known to committee members please share here.

Old Business•Item a

Approval of Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2025; quorum required.

Old Business•Item b

Feedback from Select Board Member and Clerk, Shelly Maynard-DeWolf, on October and November meetings' question regarding proposed changes to elected Town committee members.

Old Business•Item c

Clarification of Town "DEI" training pertaining to different Town employee and government groups.

New Business•Item a

New Items

New Business•Item b

Next Meeting Lookahead – next meeting, tentatively scheduled for either Thursday, March 26th, here, at 7:00PM.