by Tina Lesniak | Feb 27, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
LONGMEADOW — Stephanie O’Leary, a technology assurance manager at KPMG from Longmeadow, has proven that running is about more than just fitness — it’s a way to make an impact. As a dedicated marathoner and fund raiser for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, O’Leary’s journey has taken her from a competitive figure skater to a passionate advocate for cancer research, all while balancing her professional life, family and personal fitness.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 27, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, More Articles
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow has experienced a period of growth in its operating stabilization fund, which now has a balance of about $8 million. Rather than allow the funds to continue growing well beyond the optimum balance, Finance Director Ian Coddington asked the Select Board, “Is there a better use of the funds?”
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 27, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
EAST LONGMEADOW — People often attend community events that are organized or sponsored by the East Longmeadow Lions Club, but Lion Bob Adams said those events, often free to the public, do not come without cost. The Lions Club aims to raise $15,000 for its events and charitable contributions.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 27, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council approved a bylaw on Feb. 11 to regulate accessory dwelling units, such as tiny homes and in-law apartments. In the summer of 2024, Massachusetts passed the Affordable Homes Act, which was intended to make housing more...
by Ryan Feyre | Feb 25, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Department is currently accepting applications for two new assistant superintendent positions that were recently established.
by Ryan Feyre | Feb 25, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A new iteration of a memorandum of understanding that lets police patch into school cameras in live time during an emergency is about to pass the School Committee.