Father of late ELHS grad creates $30,000 scholarship in her name
EAST LONGMEADOW — Thanks to the father of a late East Longmeadow High School graduate, students pursuing a career in medicine could now be awarded a scholarship of up to $30,000.
ELHS basketball team collects food, life lessons this December
EAST LONGMEADOW — For the third year, the East Longmeadow High School boys varsity basketball team will be collecting non-perishable goods for the Pleasant View Senior Center. However, the food drive is also an opportunity to enrich the lives of all involved.
West Springfield makes first connection to municipal fiber
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield flipped the figurative switch on Nov. 20, connecting the first customer to the municipal fiber network, operated by Whip City Fiber from Westfield Gas & Electric.
Breakfast with Santa back at WSU
WESTFIELD — The eggs, home fries and carved ham may be enough to draw parents to Westfield State University on Dec. 7, but the children will be there to see the guest of honor — Santa Claus.
Wilbraham tax rate decreases, Select Board considers HERO Act
WILBRAHAM — Historically, Wilbraham has used a single tax rate, with all property owners paying the same amount per $1,000 of property value. On Nov. 4, the Select Board chose to continue the practice for fiscal year 2026.