Where and when to vote in state primary election
Residents will soon have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming state primary election on Sept 3. To share information on where and when to vote on election day, Reminder Publishing created a list of polling locations to help residents of East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham.
Wilbraham Fire Department awarded federal grant for new fire engine
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Fire Department was recently awarded $690,476 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to support the purchase of a new fire engine, the department recently announced.
HWRSD moves forward with returning Thornton W. Burgess School
WILBRAHAM — During its Aug. 22 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee officially voted to move forward with conversations surrounding modifying the lease agreement between Hampden and the distric over future use and ownership of Thornton W. Burgess School.
Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic
SPRINGFIELD — Considered by many to be the political event of the year in Western Massachusetts, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual golf tournament and picnic again drew a bevy of local and state elected officials.
Trot for Tom event honors Wilbraham resident, raises money for neurological disease research
WILBRAHAM — The Trot for Tom Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Minnechaug Regional High School to celebrate the life and values of Wilbraham resident and scientist Dr. Thomas “Tom” Julian.