by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
by Peter Tuohy | Aug 4, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — Many know that the stress ball has been a go-to tool for handheld relaxation and mediation since its inception in 1988, but a new trend has taken over the market.
by Peter Tuohy | Jul 27, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s Pleasant View Senior Center is preparing to be the hotspot for all kinds of talents and performances, ranging from line-dancing, musical performances, stand-up comedy and story readings.
by Peter Tuohy | Jul 20, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s A.W. Brown’s Pet & Garden is bringing a furry-friend-filled Pilates class for attendees of all skill levels as a part of its “Summer Bash Event Series.”
by Peter Tuohy | Jul 20, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — History repeats itself in East Longmeadow with the burial of the 2026-2076 time capsule, hoisted down and sealed off in the same location as residents did 50 years ago with the 1976-2026 time capsule.
by Peter Tuohy | Jul 16, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — An East Longmeadow business owner is taking a swing toward obtaining a restaurant license from the Town Council to open a newly proposed, alcohol serving indoor golf simulator.
