East Longmeadow
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
Ashe to take on 10th consecutive term after win over Warren
LONGMEADOW — State Rep. Brian Ashe will officially hold his seat in the 2nd Hampden District for a 10th consecutive term after overcoming Republican candidate Peter Warren.
Neal bests Milleron, clinches 20th term in U.S. House
SPRINGFIELD — Voters chose to stay the course on Nov. 3, leaning into the experience of longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal versus the drumbeat for change being sounded by independent Nadia Milleron.
Former ELCAT director to premiere first feature film
EAST LONGMEADOW — Former ELCAT Director Don Maki is preparing for the premiere of his first narrative feature film, “The Ace of Coins,” written, directed and produced by Maki and created with East Longmeadow students, alumni and community members.
ELEEF Celebrity Bartender 2026 quadruples last year’s proceeds
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Educational Enrollment Fund held its annual Celebrity Bartender event on Oct. 21 at East Village Tavern, raising $20,842 to expand educational opportunities for ELPS students.
Birchland Park students say ‘boo to bullying’ with painted pumpkins
EAST LONGMEADOW — For the past month or so, Birchland Park Middle School students have spent their advisory periods painting pumpkins as part of the Student Support Team’s “BOO! to Bullying” contest.
East Longmeadow’s Cartamundi receives manufacturing award
EAST LONGMEADOW — State Rep. Brian Ashe made his way to the Cartamundi offices on Oct. 28 to present Director of Operations Peter Letendre and Vice President of Operations, Card and Board Games Armand Fernandes with the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year.
East Longmeadow schools inching closer to phone-free schools
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is continuing discussion on the rollout and implementation of phone-free school days.
So That Reminds Me: Breaking down the ballot questions
EAST LONGMEADOW — With Massachusetts voters facing nine questions on the ballot this year, “So That Reminds Me” Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet and Ryan Feyre sat down to break down this year’s questions.
JB’s Ice Cream Factory looks back on 40 years of memories
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s JB’s Ice Cream Factory is looking back on its history in town after 40 years of churning, scooping and serving authentic hard ice cream.