by Peter Tuohy | Mar 30, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield School Department is looking at a number of reductions to positions and expenses after Mayor William Reichelt asked the School Committee to reduce the original level service recommendation by $3 million for a level funded budget.
by Peter Tuohy | Mar 30, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is beginning a new chapter as it voted unanimously to reorganize in anticipation of Dr. Joanne Menard’s start date as superintendent on July 1.
by Peter Tuohy | Mar 27, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — While presenting her recommendations for fiscal year 2027’s capital improvement plan at the Longmeadow Select Board meeting on March 23, Town Manager Lyn Simmons found that only around $1.5 million can be allocated from the nearly $18 million requested from town departments on capital projects.
by Peter Tuohy | Mar 24, 2026 | Local News
LONGMEADOW — With town expenses increasing at a higher rate than revenue, Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons said the town is “unable to find new revenue” during her fiscal year 2027 budget presentation to the Select Board on March 23.
by Peter Tuohy | Mar 24, 2026 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Three teachers in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District are being recognized with the 2025-26 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for going above and beyond, in and out of the classroom.