East Longmeadow
East Longmeadow Fire Department’s open house kicks off Fire Prevention Week
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Fire Department will host its annual open house on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 12-3 p.m. at the fire station, beginning its support of nonprofit National Fire Protection Association’s annual Fire Prevention Week.
East Longmeadow High School to install vapor detection system for e-cigarettes
EAST LONGMEADOW — In the next few months, East Longmeadow will be installing a vapor detection system in four bathrooms at the current high school property in order to reduce and deter student usage of electronic cigarettes.
East Longmeadow Planning Board reviews state accessory dwelling initiative
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Planning Board discussed the recent state initiative to allow accessory dwelling units by right under the approved Affordable Homes Act and the town’s next steps to approach the changes from the legislation at its Sept. 17 meeting.
Recycling initiative donates boxes of school supplies to Springfield teachers
It started with a conversation between commission members. Elizabeth Bone and Dawna Jenne, both members of the Longmeadow Recycling Commission, were speaking one day when Jenne told Bone about her work with Springfield Public Schools’ Tools 4 Teaching, a nonprofit that organizes the donation of gently used school supplies to Springfield teachers.
Town Council hears second review of hazard mitigation plan
EAST LONGMEADOW — Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Senior Land Use and Environment Planner Mimi Kaplan presented the town’s draft 2024 hazard mitigation plan at the Town Council’s Sept. 10 meeting, fulfilling the required second public hearing of the draft plan.
Strother selected to fill School Committee vacancy
EAST LONGMEADOW — At their joint meeting on Sept. 10, the Town Council and School Committee selected William Strother to fill a recently vacated position on the School Committee.
East Longmeadow hosts vigil to remember 9/11 attacks
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Fire Department hosted a candlelight vigil on Sept. 11 at the fire station to honor and remember those impacted by the terrorist attacks against the country on Sept. 11, 2001.
A.W. Brown’s to host second annual fall festival on Sept. 21
EAST LONGMEADOW — A.W. Brown’s Pet and Garden Store will host its second Annual Fall Festival on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its location at 144 Shaker Rd. in East Longmeadow.
ELEEF to host Spartan Sprint fundraiser on Sept. 22
EAST LONGMEADOW — Nonprofit East Longmeadow Educational Endowment Fund will be hosting its Spartan Sprint 5K and Kids Fun Run fundraiser on Sept. 22 at The Depot at Graham Central Station on 64 Maple St.
East Longmeadow School Committee seeking new member
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is accepting submissions for letters of interest toward an open position on the committee, following the resignation of member Kathleen Leydon.