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Wilbraham fundraiser supports families affected by dementia

WILBRAHAM — An evening of wine, conversation and community will offer more than just an opportunity to raise a glass this November, as the Friends of Wilbraham Seniors host “A Toast to Memories.”

South Hadley’s Town Meeting warrant includes 11 articles

SOUTH HADLEY — This year’s special Town Meeting, which will be held Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m., at South Hadley High School. features 11 articles on the warrant, including six on zoning.

City Council approves ad hoc committee to study data center development

HOLYOKE — Holyoke will continue discussing data centers and their potential impacts after the City Council approved a temporary ad hoc committee during its Oct. 20 meeting.

Longmeadow Public Schools strengthens security measures

LONGMEADOW — State Sen. Jake Oliveira and state Rep. Brian Ashe appeared at the Longmeadow Public Schools district office on Oct. 23 to present a ceremonial check for $75,000 to strengthen security measures across the district.

Longmeadow’s Maple Shopping Center celebrates grand reopening

LONGMEADOW — Nearly five years after a fire destroyed the 62-year-old Maple Shopping Center on Nov. 23, 2021, Longmeadow and the Pun family are beginning a brand-new chapter after celebrating the plaza’s grand reopening.

Longmeadow resident creates platform promoting bilingual music

LONGMEADOW — When Longmeadow resident Isa Traverso-Burger unexpectedly lost her job last year, she chose to see it as an opportunity to build a career out of something she loves to do most — songwriting.

Duffy and Candelario Gonzalez face off in 5th Hampden District race

With early voting upon us and the Nov. 3 election around the corner, Reminder Publishing reached out to state Rep. Patricia Duffy and independent challenger Jose Candelario Gonzalez, candidates for the 5th Hampden district, to hear their platforms.

BusPatrol highlights its bus safety technology in Chicopee

CHICOPEE — As part of National Bus Safety Week, Chicopee and BusPatrol hosted a press conference on Oct. 23 to discuss their partnership, their mission to enforce student pedestrian safety and their new PSA campaign, “Safety is Shared.”

Agawam author’s debut book explores legends, spirits, dark secrets

AGAWAM — An eerie New England coastal town, an old house and a legend that may not appear to be what it seems. This is the setting for local author Chris Pisano’s debut book young adult novel, “The Secret Spirit Society: The Legend of Captain Shanks.”

Agawam schools recognized for closing achievement gaps

AGAWAM — Two Agawam elementary schools — Sapelli and Granger — were among more than 50 schools in the state receiving special recognition in September.

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