by Sarah Heinonen | May 28, 2025 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — At its May 15 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee debated the best course of action after the towns voted for different amounts for the school district budget than the committee had approved.
by Tina Lesniak | May 28, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Nestled in the heart of Wilbraham, Fern Valley Market is quickly establishing itself as a beloved community hub, bringing fresh, locally sourced products to Main Street. Officially opened on May 3, the market is an extension of Fern Valley Farms, a pick-your-own apple orchard tucked into the town’s scenic mountainside.
by Tyler Garnet | May 28, 2025 | Amherst, Easthampton, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 21, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Tracey Plantier won another three-year term on the Planning Board in a tight three-way race in the May 17 town election.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 21, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — On Wilbraham’s side, it is known as Cottage Avenue, while Ludlow calls the same roadway Miller Street. Whatever name it goes by, the bridge that spans the Connecticut River and connects the two towns received a boost on May 16 as state Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) presented a $200,000 earmark for the bridge on behalf of himself and state Reps. Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown) and Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield).
by Sarah Heinonen | May 15, 2025 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Wilbraham
Talks between the leadership in Hampden and Wilbraham on proposed revisions to the regional agreement governing the schools have broken down. The sticking point hinges on who should pay for capital expenses at Wilbraham Middle School, which students from both towns attend.