HWRSD School Committee narrows down reconfiguration options
WILBRAHAM — During its Feb. 1 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee agreed to eliminate two potential school reconfiguration options ahead of a formal vote on March 7.
Hampden appoints two new Cemetery Commissioners, seeks third
HAMPDEN — In the wake of Hampden’s Cemetery Commissioners resigning en masse at the end of 2023, the Board of Selectmen appointed residents Joan Shea and Duane Mosier to the Cemetery Commission, to serve until elections are conducted in the spring.
Parents ‘disappointed’ with Hampden bus fire communication
HAMPDEN — Parents in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District community are “disappointed” in the district’s lack of communication after a bus caught fire in Hampden while dropping off middle school students on Jan. 12.
Three candidates vie for Hampden town administrator
HAMPDEN — Three candidates interviewed with the Hampden Board of Selectmen on Jan. 18, seeking to fill the position of town administrator being vacated by Bob Markel.
Hampden town administrator candidates identified; gaming fund uses selected
HAMPDEN — Executive search firm Community Paradigm Associates founder and Managing Principal Bernard Lynch met with the Hampden Board of Selectmen at its Jan. 8 meeting to review the progress on the town administrator search.