by Tina Lesniak | Feb 27, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
LONGMEADOW — Stephanie O’Leary, a technology assurance manager at KPMG from Longmeadow, has proven that running is about more than just fitness — it’s a way to make an impact. As a dedicated marathoner and fund raiser for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, O’Leary’s journey has taken her from a competitive figure skater to a passionate advocate for cancer research, all while balancing her professional life, family and personal fitness.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 27, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, More Articles
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow has experienced a period of growth in its operating stabilization fund, which now has a balance of about $8 million. Rather than allow the funds to continue growing well beyond the optimum balance, Finance Director Ian Coddington asked the Select Board, “Is there a better use of the funds?”
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 19, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, More Local Headlines
LONGMEADOW — After a public hearing and several weeks of review, the Longmeadow School Committee voted on Feb. 11 to send a budget request of $44.85 million to the town manager ahead of the town budget presentation to the Select Board on March 3.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 12, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — The “L Project,” a Massachusetts Department of Transportation road redesign project estimated to take up to seven years, has moved into a new phase. Despite its goal of making portions of Longmeadow Street and several of the roadways around it safer and more efficient for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians, not everyone is happy about the project.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 12, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
LONGMEADOW — It is not every day that state legislators praise and celebrate someone for doing their job. Then again, most people do not spend 50 years working for the same school department.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 5, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, More Local Headlines
LONGMEADOW — A preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026 presented by Longmeadow Public Schools Superintendent M. Martin O’Shea provides level services for the School Department, despite increased costs and minimal state aid.
