East Longmeadow
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
Legislators, East Longmeadow Town Council talk crumbling foundations, housing, MCAS ballot question
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council welcomed state Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow), state Sen. Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow) and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) to its Oct. 8 meeting to share updates on legislative issues important to the town.
East Longmeadow superintendent, curriculum director outline progress, goals
EAST LONGMEADOW — At the Oct. 7 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Gordon Smith and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Heather Brown, shared an update on the East Longmeadow Public Schools students’ progress for the 2024-25 school year.
East Longmeadow celebrates community with annual event
EAST LONGMEADOW — Community came together for Celebrate East Longmeadow at Center Field on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Early voting for state elections begins Oct. 19
Residents will soon have their first opportunity to vote in this year’s Nov. 5 state and presidential election. Beginning on Oct. 19, early voting will open in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham.
Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.
‘Family-friendly’ Oktoberfest to support East Longmeadow’s Brown Farm Recreation Area
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s third annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. at Brown Farm Recreation Area in support of increased usage and improvement of the park’s nature trails.
Emergency Food Pantry selected as Bloomin’ 4 Good October beneficiary
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Emergency Food Pantry is the October selection for the town’s Stop & Stop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program.
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.
