Town evicts resident on public health, sanitary code grounds
HAMPDEN — In its capacity as the Board of Health, the Selectboard voted to order a Scantic Road resident to leave their property due to inadequate housing and a risk to public health.
Unsafe property, emergency equipment, ARPA discussed by board
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham is taking action to secure the property at 176 Cottage Ave. that the Select Board says presents a safety issue. The town has been in contact with the owner’s lawyer, without the issues being addressed.
Students’ view of schools, academic achievement is mixed
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District has made some gains since last year, but there is still work to be done. That was the takeaway from the accountability report presented by Superintendent John Provost at the Dec. 19 School Committee meeting.
Committee approves proprietary system for high school
EAST LONGMEADOW — In another step forward for the East Longmeadow High School project, the School Committee approved six proprietary items, only available from one vendor, to be included in the building design.
Change is the theme of this year’s Year in Review
Change — or resistance to it — was a common theme in the area in 2024. Reminder Publishing took a look back at some of the stories that took precedence over the past year in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham.
Bethany Assembly of God’s Singing Christmas Tree returns
AGAWAM — Bobbi Snyder, 79, has been singing in choirs since she was in the second grade and Christmas songs have always been among her favorite selections.