Dates and locations to know for the election in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham
On Nov. 5, residents will have their final opportunity to vote in this year’s state and presidential election.
Senior Center, new Town Hall space among Hampden Town Meeting warrant items
HAMPDEN — Hampden’s fall special Town Meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Thornton W. Burgess School. At this meeting, residents will have the opportunity to vote on 21 articles.
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
Hampden public safety hosts night of food, fun, resources
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Police Association hosted its Public Safety Night Out on Friday, Oct. 11 at Thornton W. Burgess School, welcoming residents from Hampden and surrounding communities with informational booths, food, activities and exciting sights.
High need, usage emphasized at third Hampden Senior Center forum
HAMPDEN — During a Oct. 9 public forum, the Hampden Senior Center Building Committee highlighted the building’s wide use as a community center and multiple needs, encouraging residents to vote in favor of the expansion at the upcoming Oct. 29 special Town Meeting.
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee supports passage of MCAS question
WILBRAHAM — With less than a month to go before the Nov. 5 general election, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to support the passage of ballot Question 2, which would repeal the high school graduation requirement for passing the MCAS test.