Artist brings vibrant watercolor exhibit to Storrs Library
LONGMEADOW — Lori Rapuano sees beauty in the world around her. At the Richard Salter Storrs Library this month, visitors can see how she recreates that beauty in vivid watercolors.
First Church hosts annual Christmas tree lighting celebration
The First Church of Christ in Longmeadow hosted its the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Town Green on Dec. 3. Along with the tree lighting, residents participated in Christmas caroling and enjoyed a visit from Santa Claus. The tree lighting ceremony took place directly across from the First Church of Christ.
New Longmeadow fire chief excited to lead ‘best department in the area’
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Fire Department has a new leader with a familiar face. Chief John Rigney took command of the department on Nov. 22 when then-Chief John Dearborn retired.
With tax rate hike likely, Gold argues commercial should pay more
LONGMEADOW — Historically, Longmeadow has adopted a single tax rate for all property owners in town and the Select Board chose to do so for fiscal year 2025 at its Dec. 2 meeting. However, not all members of the board are satisfied with this strategy.
Longmeadow schools submit wish list of capital projects but temper expectations
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow School Department is requesting funding for nine capital projects, but Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tom Mazza emphasized he only expects a couple projects to make it to the final budget.
Simmons reflects on five years as Longmeadow’s town manager
LONGMEADOW — Five years ago, Lyn Simmons took the helm as the town manager in Longmeadow. Since then, the town has navigated the coronavirus pandemic, opened several new facilities and worked to balance the needs of the town against the state’s tax ceiling.