At its meeting last week, Ludlow City Council continued discussion of a potential e-bike ordinance. Council members narrowed down areas of concern and questions moving forward. Based on reviews of other cities’ ordinances, as well as input from council and city public safety officials, City Attorney Michelle Eviston will present a draft of the ordinance […]
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Former Ludlow council member sues city for alleged rights violations
Former Ludlow City Council Member Lori Davenport is suing the city, two Ludlow Police officers and several city leaders in federal court. Davenport is alleging retaliation for constitutionally protected speech, false arrest and malicious prosecution, essentially alleging a violation of her rights under the First and Fourth amendments to the Constitution. The suit stems from […]
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Ludlow seeks candidates for vacancy after council member resigns
Abigail Miller has resigned from her seat on the Ludlow City Council as of June 11, and now the city is soliciting letters of interest from city voters to fill the vacancy. Miller delivered her letter of resignation via email on June 11, but the state requires resignations to be signed, so she came into […]
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Ludlow council officially votes down city administrator appointment
What you need to know The Ludlow City Council officially voted down the appointment of Chris Courtney to the position of city administrator at their meeting last week in a 3-to-1 vote against Mayor Sarah Thompson’s recommendation. Council Member David Ziegler was the only council member to vote in Courtney’s favor. “This is the last […]
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Meagan Guthrie fills empty Ludlow city council seat
What you need to know The Ludlow City Council voted Thursday to install Meagan Guthrie to the open seat on the council that appeared after former Council Member Sarah Thompson was appointed to the mayor’s seat earlier this month. When a council seat opens up in the middle of a term, the remaining city council […]
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Ludlow seeks applicants for open city council seat
Ludlow is seeking to fill an vacant city council seat that opened up following the recent installation of Sarah Thompson as the city’s new mayor. When a council seat opens up in the middle of a term, the remaining city council members must appoint someone to fill the seat within 30 days of the vacancy. […]
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Ludlow council woman who licked city admin will remain in office
Ludlow Councilmember Abby Miller, who licked the hand of Ludlow City Administrator Scott Smith during a job interview in October, will retain her seat on the city council after another Councilmember, David Ziegler, cast the only vote to keep her on council at a hearing on Monday. The hearing, which was originally scheduled for two […]
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Ludlow City Council finalizes zoning for medical cannabis
The Ludlow City Council has finalized zoning for medical cannabis, allowing for the establishment of cultivation, processing, producing and safety compliance facilities in the city’s industrial park and industrial-one zones, and dispensaries in the neighborhood commercial, special function commercial and waterfront development zones.
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Ludlow to decide whether former police chief should be administrator
Former Ludlow Police Chief and City Administrator Scott Smith is set to be voted on by the city council to become the permanent city administrator, despite some council members’ objections.
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Ludlow City Council candidates discuss issues, goals at open forum
Eight candidates running for six open spots on the Ludlow City Council discussed their backgrounds and goals if elected, with a focus on economic development, community engagement, and keeping tax rates down.
