by Ryan Feyre | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
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.
by Laura Mason | Oct 16, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
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.
by Laura Mason | Oct 16, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
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.
by Miasha Lee | Oct 16, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
EAST LONGMEADOW — Community came together for Celebrate East Longmeadow at Center Field on Saturday, Oct. 12.
by Laura Mason | Oct 16, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Wilbraham
Residents will soon have their first opportunity to vote in this year’s Nov. 5 state and presidential election. Beginning on Oct. 19, early voting will open in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham.
by Sarah Heinonen | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Three nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $70,000 from Comcast to improve internet accessibility and technology skills training among Springfield residents. The grant is part of the company’s Project UP initiative, a $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships.