LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Tree Warden Leah Wallner is providing tips on what to do when seeing a spotted lanternfly, which has been found across 50 Massachusetts municipalities, including Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Hampden and Springfield.
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts have recognized East Longmeadow resident and Girl Scout Emily Paseos, 16, with the Gold Award — the highest achievement in girl scouting — for her work toward leaving a lasting impact on the local community.
SPRINGFIELD — For Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the annual sheriff’s picnic is less about self-aggrandizing and more about informing the public about the ballot come election time.
EAST LONGMEADOW — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal paid a visit to the East Longmeadow Fire Department as his fourth stop on the “Landmark Laws, Local Investments” tour on Aug. 20 to showcase how federal funds are used to support town projects.
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow students return to the classrooms on Sept. 2, but the school year will look a bit different for high schoolers as the first set of students in the new East Longmeadow High School.
SPRINGFIELD — For the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” the hosts took the podcast on the road to Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual cookout on Aug. 19.