Rigney selected as Longmeadow’s next fire chief
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board approved the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief John Rigney as the new head of the Fire Department upon Chief John Dearborn’s retirement in November.
Hampden public safety hosts night of food, fun, resources
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Police Association hosted its Public Safety Night Out on Friday, Oct. 11 at Thornton W. Burgess School, welcoming residents from Hampden and surrounding communities with informational booths, food, activities and exciting sights.
High need, usage emphasized at third Hampden Senior Center forum
HAMPDEN — During a Oct. 9 public forum, the Hampden Senior Center Building Committee highlighted the building’s wide use as a community center and multiple needs, encouraging residents to vote in favor of the expansion at the upcoming Oct. 29 special Town Meeting.
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee supports passage of MCAS question
WILBRAHAM — With less than a month to go before the Nov. 5 general election, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to support the passage of ballot Question 2, which would repeal the high school graduation requirement for passing the MCAS test.
Legislators, East Longmeadow Town Council talk crumbling foundations, housing, MCAS ballot question
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council welcomed state Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow), state Sen. Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow) and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) to its Oct. 8 meeting to share updates on legislative issues important to the town.
East Longmeadow superintendent, curriculum director outline progress, goals
EAST LONGMEADOW — At the Oct. 7 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Gordon Smith and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Heather Brown, shared an update on the East Longmeadow Public Schools students’ progress for the 2024-25 school year.