Menard hired as superintendent of East Longmeadow Public Schools
EAST LONGMEADOW — After two lengthy interviews by the East Longmeadow School Committee, Joanne Menard was hired as the new superintendent.
WinnCompanies converts Holyoke’s historic mill into senior housing
HOLYOKE — WinnCompanies recently announced the completion of a $55.3 million adaptive reuse that transformed a long-vacant, historic mill complex into 88 affordable apartment homes for seniors ages 55 and older.
Historical Commission begins planning for 1976-2026 time capsule unveiling
EAST LONGMEADOW — On July 18, 1976, the East Longmeadow Rotary Club buried a time capsule in Heritage Park to celebrate the town’s bicentennial, dated to be opened in 2026.
East Longmeadow School Committee meets with Town Council to discuss FY27 budget
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee joined the Town Council to discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget in a joint meeting on Jan. 13.
Mittineague Elementary School to close at end of 2025-26 school year
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After more than two years of debate, analysis and impassioned pleas from a group of West Springfield residents, the School Committee voted to accept the recommendation of the Enrollment Advisory Committee to close Mittineague Elementary School.
Springfield receives $5.33 million in grants for variety of programs
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council accepted several grants, totaling $5.33 million, at its Jan. 12 meeting.