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Kingston named East Longmeadow parade marshal

Kingston named East Longmeadow parade marshal

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Historical Commission member George Kingston is set to ride in style as this year’s parade marshal for the annual Fourth of July parade, one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in Western Massachusetts.


East Longmeadow’s time capsules to reveal yesterday, capture today

East Longmeadow’s time capsules to reveal yesterday, capture today

EAST LONGMEADOW — What would you want people in 2076 to know about life in East Longmeadow today?


Proposed Firestone construction sparks concern from East Longmeadow residents

Proposed Firestone construction sparks concern from East Longmeadow residents

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow residents are voicing concerns about a proposed Firestone Complete Auto Care on North Main Street and its potential effect on traffic, noise and small business success, with some residents citing existing traffic conditions as “dangerous” and a “big problem.”


STRM: East Longmeadow July 4 celebrations are bigger than ever

STRM: East Longmeadow July 4 celebrations are bigger than ever

EAST LONGMEADOW — With the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary this July, East Longmeadow is pulling out all the stops with one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations to date.


Smith wraps up 16 year career as East Longmeadow Public Schools superintendent

Smith wraps up 16 year career as East Longmeadow Public Schools superintendent

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Public Schools is closing a nearly two-decade chapter at the end of June with the retirement of Superintendent Gordon Smith as it prepares for a new era under Dr. Joanne Menard.


East Longmeadow Town Council approves Fire Department’s pursuit of staffing grants

East Longmeadow Town Council approves Fire Department’s pursuit of staffing grants

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council unanimously voted to support the Fire Department’s pursuit to obtain a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant that helps increase staffing after a “particularly difficult” fiscal year, according to Fire Chief Christopther Beecher.


Thompson parts from East Longmeadow School Committee after nearly 20 years

Thompson parts from East Longmeadow School Committee after nearly 20 years

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow School Committee member and former Chair Gregory Thompson is saying goodbye after choosing not to run for reelection in this year’s election.


Richards reflects on career before saying farewell to East Longmeadow Town Council

Richards reflects on career before saying farewell to East Longmeadow Town Council

EAST LONGMEADOW — After a career that spanned over 40 years in East Longmeadow town government, Councilor Marilyn Richards is bidding adieu at the end of June.


Unofficial election results show tight victory for East Longmeadow Town Council

Unofficial election results show tight victory for East Longmeadow Town Council

EAST LONGMEADOW — It was a three-way race for two open spots in the East Longmeadow Town Council, and the unofficial results from the June 2 election show a victory by only 15 votes.


East Longmeadow Town Council approves fiscal year 2027 budget

East Longmeadow Town Council approves fiscal year 2027 budget

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council has brought its budgeting season to an end after voting to approve all 17 motions regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget.