Municipalities grateful for added road aid to tackle large backlog
Cities and towns across the commonwealth will receive an unexpected increase in their state aid for roadways, a welcomed relief in a particularly tight fiscal year.
Jarzabski appointed as new East Longmeadow School Committee member
EAST LONGMEADOW — After a joint meeting in which the East Longmeadow Town Council and School Committee interviewed five applicants, Kerri Jarzabski was chosen to fill a vacancy on the committee left by the exit of Sarah Truoiolio.
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.
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.
Agricultural retail space, event venue approved for Somers Road
EAST LONGMEADOW — After two public hearings and comments by several concerned neighbors, the East Longmeadow Planning Board approved a plan to construct a building to sell produce and act as an event venue at The Farm at Hawks Landing.