The Depot to offer rides on miniature steam locomotive
EAST LONGMEADOW — Take a step back in time on Aug. 9 as a steam engine runs the rails of Graham Central Railroad, at The Depot at Graham Central Station, 60 Maple St.
Local farm allows hands-on animal experience
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow is a rural town and while farms selling blueberries or apples and other produce are fairly familiar, farms with an array of livestock are less common. Farms where the public can snuggle with goats, ride a horse and learn husbandry are rare.
Neal blasts cuts while marking Medicare, Medicaid anniversary
WILBRAHAM — To honor the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited the residents at Life Care Center of Wilbraham, a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility on Boston Road.
Girl Scouts Gold Award earners found ways to make positive change
Five area girls learned lessons in the value of determination and their own ability to make lasting change while undertaking Girl Scout Gold Award projects.
Longmeadow Select Board supports changes to Water and Sewer Commission
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board voted in favor of supporting a bill that would restructure the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, from which Longmeadow buys its water.