Toy for Joy gets two important contributions
As the weather turned nippier and Christmas began coming into view, the Toy for Joy campaign gained two important contributions — but still needs more.
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.
East Longmeadow Town Council discusses potential dispensary bylaw changes
EAST LONGMEADOW — Jeffrey and Christina Brooks are seeking to open a recreational marijuana dispensary in the industrial zone on Shaker Road. The couple knew they would need a bylaw amendment to do so but ran into an unexpected roadblock when they came before the Town Council on Nov. 26.
East Longmeadow works toward identifying inequities in digital access and skills
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow is working to close the digital divide in town with the help of a $55,994 grant from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program. A steering committee made up of residents and town staff is working with the consulting firm Kimley-Horn to identify inequities in the ability of residents and businesses to use the internet.