East Longmeadow
Mosquito with West Nile virus identified in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — During an annual surveillance, a mosquito in East Longmeadow was identified as carrying West Nile virus.
East Longmeadow Town Council expresses satisfaction with Christensen’s performance
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council finalized its evaluation of Town Manager Tom Christensen during its July 9 meeting, expressing satisfaction with a rating of 78 out of 100.
Grant awarded to support Redstone Rail Trail expansion
EAST LONGMEADOW — The town of East Longmeadow has received a matching grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to support expansion of the Redstone Rail Trail through a feasibility study, the state announced.
East Longmeadow resident to release picture book
Middle grade author and East Longmeadow resident Christina Uss will be releasing her debut picture book “The Island Before No” on July 16.
East Longmeadow hosts annual Fourth of July Carnival
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow hosted its annual Fourth of July Carnival from June 28 to July 4 at Leahy Field. The carnival included food stands, rides, live music and various activities, such as axe-throwing and mock bull-riding.
East Longmeadow parade celebrates Independence Day
EAST LONGMEADOW — Residents from East Longmeadow and throughout Greater Springfield and northern Connecticut gathered to enjoy East Longmeadow’s annual Fourth of July parade.
Local chef’s show, ‘The Food Explorer,’ wins three Telly Awards
EAST LONGMEADOW — Television show “The Food Explorer,” hosted by Center Square Grill Owner Bill Collins, was recently awarded three Telly Awards for social media content produced ahead of the show’s premiere later this year.
East Longmeadow Town Council discusses no parking on Melwood Avenue
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council discussed a proposal to limit parking on Melwood Avenue at its June 25 meeting following concerns from town officials and residents about the impact caused by the new high school.
East Longmeadow schools highlight successes, needed growth in end-of-year report
EAST LONGMEADOW — At the June 17 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Gordon Smith and members of the leadership teams from each of East Longmeadow’s five schools presented an end-of-year update on the district and individual schools’ goals, successes and needed growth following the 2023-24 school year.
East Longmeadow aerial drone team places second in regional championship
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Flying Sparticles, East Longmeadow High School’s aerial drone team, won second place at the Northeast Aerial Drone Championship after competing with 58 other teams across 14 states.
