LONGMEADOW — Five years ago, Lyn Simmons took the helm as the town manager in Longmeadow. Since then, the town has navigated the coronavirus pandemic, opened several new facilities and worked to balance the needs of the town against the state’s tax ceiling.
EAST LONGMEADOW — Gift-ology has closed its storefront in Westfield and moved to East Longmeadow.
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Norcross Center will host its inaugural East Longmeadow Holiday Tree & Wreath Festival on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-4 p.m. Create and donate a holiday tree or wreath that reflects your business, interest or in memory of a loved one.
ENFIELD — As the needs of residents continue to grow, Enfield Loaves and Fishes wants to ensure that everyone is fed, both at Thanksgiving and year-round.
SOMERS — The town of Somers, along with towns across the United States, will celebrate National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 14, however, more than 2,000 wreaths are still needed to be placed on every service member’s grave in all three cemeteries — North, Center and West.
LONGMEADOW — Voters at the Longmeadow Town Meeting on Nov. 12 voted overwhelmingly in favor of continuing plans for a combined middle school project on the site of the existing Williams Middle School.