East Longmeadow
Sola Salons opens first Western Mass. location in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — Sola Salon Studios is the largest, fastest-growing salon studio business with over 700 locations across the country. Now, there is a new location in East Longmeadow, the first in Western Massachusetts, on the second floor of 60 Shaker Rd....
East Longmeadow Public Schools set goals for diversity, student supports, teacher development
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee voted to approve a three-year plan to tackle diversity in its staff, educating teachers on new curricula and greater collaboration between teachers to support students. Under the Student Opportunity Act, school...
Lions Club’s Spring Fishing Derby returns on April 13
EAST LONGMEADOW — On April 13, the East Longmeadow Lions Club will host its fifth annual Spring Fishing Derby at Heritage Park from 7-10:30 a.m. This free event offers an opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoors while they’re fishing as well as prizes for...
East Longmeadow School Committee modifies proposed FY25 budget
EAST LONGMEADOW — At its March 11 meeting, the East Longmeadow School Committee voted to amend the requested fiscal year 2025 budget increase to include one added position, rather than the previously approved two positions. This modified level 2 budget increase...
East Longmeadow takes another look at a mixed-use Center Town District
The Planning Board listens to a presentation by Pioneer Valley Planning Commission planners Kyle Finnell and Aodhan Hemeo-McMahon on a proposed Center Town District.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen EAST LONGMEADOW — The possibility of a multi-use...
East Longmeadow, Longmeadow police partner with CHD to address mental health crises
LONGMEADOW — As awareness of the widespread nature of mental health issues has grown in recent years, so too have efforts by police departments to add mental health professionals to the toolbox of ways to address emergency calls.
Teachers nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award
The nominees for the 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year Award were recently announced by host organization National Life Group.
East Longmeadow school officials offer updates on absenteeism, student support
EAST LONGMEADOW — During the East Longmeadow Public Schools mid-cycle presentations, school officials shared successes and areas of growth within the five schools concerning attendance rates and student support. Each school reported different approaches to these concerns.
Comedy fundraiser hosted for East Longmeadow Scholarship Foundation
EAST LONGMEADOW — A comedy show will be hosted to fundraise for the East Longmeadow Scholarship Foundation on March 1 from 8-10 p.m., the host organization recently announced.
East Longmeadow Planning Board denies warehouse on Chestnut St. for a second time
EAST LONGMEADOW — After hearing the case for and against a warehouse proposed for 330 Chestnut St. for a second time, the East Longmeadow Planning Board came to the same conclusion it had in June 2023 — denied.
