

Mosquito with West Nile virus identified in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — During an annual surveillance, a mosquito in East Longmeadow was identified as carrying West Nile virus.
East Longmeadow Town Council expresses satisfaction with Christensen’s performance
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council finalized its evaluation of Town Manager Tom Christensen during its July 9 meeting, expressing satisfaction with a rating of 78 out of 100.
Grant awarded to support Redstone Rail Trail expansion
EAST LONGMEADOW — The town of East Longmeadow has received a matching grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to support expansion of the Redstone Rail Trail through a feasibility study, the state announced.

East Longmeadow resident to release picture book
Middle grade author and East Longmeadow resident Christina Uss will be releasing her debut picture book “The Island Before No” on July 16.

East Longmeadow hosts annual Fourth of July Carnival
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow hosted its annual Fourth of July Carnival from June 28 to July 4 at Leahy Field. The carnival included food stands, rides, live music and various activities, such as axe-throwing and mock bull-riding.