East Longmeadow
East Longmeadow parade celebrates Independence Day
EAST LONGMEADOW — Residents from East Longmeadow and throughout Greater Springfield and northern Connecticut gathered to enjoy East Longmeadow’s annual Fourth of July parade.
Local chef’s show, ‘The Food Explorer,’ wins three Telly Awards
EAST LONGMEADOW — Television show “The Food Explorer,” hosted by Center Square Grill Owner Bill Collins, was recently awarded three Telly Awards for social media content produced ahead of the show’s premiere later this year.
East Longmeadow Town Council discusses no parking on Melwood Avenue
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council discussed a proposal to limit parking on Melwood Avenue at its June 25 meeting following concerns from town officials and residents about the impact caused by the new high school.
East Longmeadow schools highlight successes, needed growth in end-of-year report
EAST LONGMEADOW — At the June 17 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Gordon Smith and members of the leadership teams from each of East Longmeadow’s five schools presented an end-of-year update on the district and individual schools’ goals, successes and needed growth following the 2023-24 school year.
East Longmeadow aerial drone team places second in regional championship
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Flying Sparticles, East Longmeadow High School’s aerial drone team, won second place at the Northeast Aerial Drone Championship after competing with 58 other teams across 14 states.
O’Shea eyes progress after earning second East Longmeadow Town Council term
EAST LONGMEADOW — Elected to another term, Town Councilor Connor O’Shea is looking for the council to continue the progress achieved in the previous three years.
Council of Jewish Women awards $70K in scholarships
Nearly 50 students will have an easier time paying for college this fall with scholarships totaling $70,000 from the Springfield Council of Jewish Women.
East Longmeadow receives grant for fire safety awareness programs
EAST LONGMEADOW — The town of East Longmeadow was recently awarded $8,100 to support the Fire Department’s safety awareness programs Student Awareness of Fire Education and Senior Awareness of Fire Education, the department said.
East Longmeadow School Committee approves cell phone policy for 2024-25 school year
EAST LONGMEADOW — School Committee members discussed staff survey results and approved the continuation of the current cell phone policy during the June 3 meeting.
Federici named Fourth of July parade marshal
EAST LONGMEADOW — When Paul Federici marches in the Fourth of July Parade this year, he won’t be somewhere in the middle with politicians, local businesses or bands. Federici, 68, will be stepping out first, as grand marshal of this year’s annual parade in East Longmeadow.
