by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow native Jonah Barresi left Western Massachusetts to pursue his passion for filmmaking and social activism. Partnering with other writers and activists, Barresi is set to turn a screenplay about class, identity and the power of community into a short film. However, just as the characters in the movie must tackle obstacles to realize their dreams, Barresi and his collaborators need to overcome a funding hurdle to turn their screenplay into a fully realized musical film.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 30, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, More Local Headlines
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.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board voted in favor of supporting a bill that would restructure the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, from which Longmeadow buys its water.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
LONGMEADOW — In the lead-up to the Sept. 9 Town Meeting vote on funding the new middle school, the Middle School Building Committee organized tours of both existing middle schools so voters can see for themselves the conditions and limitations educators and students experience.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 23, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — The School Committee voted to approve the enrollment of an out-of-state student, the first in several years, said Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Thomas Mazza.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 23, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
LONGMEADOW — More than a century ago, Ivan Kobzar was born in what was then the Soviet Union. Now 102 years old, he has made a life for himself and his family in the United States, calling Longmeadow his home for the past 27 years.
