East Longmeadow
Menard hired as superintendent of East Longmeadow Public Schools
EAST LONGMEADOW — After two lengthy interviews by the East Longmeadow School Committee, Joanne Menard was hired as the new superintendent.
Historical Commission begins planning for 1976-2026 time capsule unveiling
EAST LONGMEADOW — On July 18, 1976, the East Longmeadow Rotary Club buried a time capsule in Heritage Park to celebrate the town’s bicentennial, dated to be opened in 2026.
East Longmeadow School Committee meets with Town Council to discuss FY27 budget
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee joined the Town Council to discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget in a joint meeting on Jan. 13.
East Longmeadow School Committee looks at FY27 budget
EAST LONGMEADOW — Assistant Superintendent for Business Pamela Blair presented the East Longmeadow Public Schools’ budget development for fiscal year 2027 during the School Committee meeting on Jan. 5.
Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026
This is the second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session. Typically, the first year of the session sees a flurry of activity, with about 7,000 bills filed. State Sen. Jake Oliveira filed more than 700 bills himself in 2025.
Gulluni begins “Adopt-a-Class” program at Birchland Park
EAST LONGMEADOW — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni visited Birchland Park Middle School’s eighth grade class in East Longmeadow to continue this year’s “Adopt-a-Class” program on Jan 6.
The Nest ends holidays with successful stocking charity event
EAST LONGMEADOW — For three weeks from November through mid December, The Nest, a boutique gift store at 60 Shaker Road, collected items for their first stocking charity event.
Heartbeat Theater aims to bring intimate performances to valley
EASTHAMPTON — Heartbeat Theater, a new theater company established by a group of passionate area stage actors and crew is debuting its inaugural production to kick off the new year as they will present “Proof,” opening on Jan. 16 in The Blue Room at CitySpace.
East Longmeadow hoopsters visit seniors, donate to food pantry
EAST LONGMEADOW — Players and coaches from the East Longmeadow High School basketball spread some holiday cheer at the Pleasant View Senior Center on Dec. 29.
East Longmeadow superintendent search committee lands on three finalists
EAST LONGMEADOW — After a month-long process, the East Longmeadow Superintendent Search Committee has chosen finalists Robby Dodd, Peter Gillen and Joanne Menard to interview with the School Committee, presenting its findings at the Dec. 15 committee meeting.
