Hampden gets first look at proposed Senior Center expansion
HAMPDEN — Walking down the hallway at the Hampden Senior Center, boxes with canned goods sit on metal rolling carts pushed against the wall, creating a makeshift food pantry.
Hampden Conservation Commission reviews proposed solar development
HAMPDEN — After the Hampden Planning Board’s initial review, the Conservation Commission conducted a hearing on March 6, specifically addressing groundwater runoff and the environmental implications of Glendale Road Development’s proposed solar project at 530 Glendale Rd.
HWRSD reconfiguration vote delayed, pathways program proposed
WILBRAHAM — Following the lack of public consensus at the recent community forum, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee agreed during its March 7 meeting to delay the reconfiguration vote and research other options for addressing the district’s concerns, including a pathways program.
Hampden Planning Board mulls solar farm project with agricultural twist
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Planning Board conducted a public hearing on Glendale Road Development’s novel solar project. The Feb. 28 hearing was the first of several meetings before the project can be approved.
Residents share reconfiguration concerns at HWRSD forum
HAMPDEN/WILBRAHAM — On Feb. 15, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee hosted a community forum to allow the public to share their thoughts on the two remaining reconfiguration options for the district.
Domina chosen to replace Markel as town administrator in March
HAMPDEN — Brian Domina was selected by the Hampden Board of Selectmen to replace outgoing Town Administrator Bob Markel.