SOMERS — The Old Mill English Tea Room is spreading some holiday cheer with their Santa Saturdays on Dec. 14 and 21 from noon to 2 p.m. People can come in, have their pictures taken and share a cup of tea with the Christmas icon.
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Select Board voted to hire Patrick Renna as its new director of veterans’ services, filling the role left vacant by Jered Sasen. However, the interview process left no question as to the impact Sasen has had on veterans and the town.
LONGMEADOW — Lori Rapuano sees beauty in the world around her. At the Richard Salter Storrs Library this month, visitors can see how she recreates that beauty in vivid watercolors.
EAST LONGMEADOW — An old farm is breathing new life in East Longmeadow and the owners want to reintroduce it to the town. The Farm at Hawks Landing, formerly State Line Farm, will host Holiday Prelude on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 12-5 p.m
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Planning Board is in the process of crafting a bylaw to regulate tiny homes, in-law apartments and other “accessory dwelling units.”
EAST LONGMEADOW — Blue, red and green lights flashed in the distance, sending up a cheer from the throngs of children lining curb in front of the First Congregational Church in East Longmeadow on Dec. 6.