East Longmeadow
New director talks East Longmeadow’s planning, community development goals
EAST LONGMEADOW — As East Longmeadow heads into a time of change, with a new high school building, shifting of town offices and a potential center town district, Robert Watchilla has taken the reins as director of planning and community development.
Birchland Park 8th graders visit Washington, D.C.
EAST LONGMEADOW — A group of eighth grade students from Birchland Park Middle School recently took a field trip to Washington, D.C., as part of their civics capstone.
East Longmeadow honors Golden Cane recipient
EAST LONGMEADOW — Gloria Hogan, at 102 years old, is the oldest resident of East Longmeadow. As such, the Golden Cane was bestowed on her at a May 23 ceremony at the Pleasant View Senior Center.
Track students seek support to attend national championship
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Spartan Elite, a local track club of East Longmeadow High School students, is seeking financial support to attend the Nike Outdoor Nationals after the team qualified, the team stated.
East Longmeadow library seeks input for strategic plan
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Public Library is seeking input from residents for the library’s fiscal year 2025-30 strategic plan process through a community survey available until May 31, the library announced.
East Longmeaodw Town Center Steering Committee pushes forward with community input
EAST LONGMEADOW — Continuing efforts for maximum community input, the May 20 meeting of the Center Town Steering Committee saw a well-attended session of more than 85 residents who came ready with questions and fitted with input compiled since the committee’s first gathering in April.
CHD to open new mental health center in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Center for Human Development will soon open its new Prospect Center, providing mental health support for local individuals and families, CEO Jim Goodwin announced at the center’s open house on May 17.
Group lobbies legislators for decaying home foundation relief
MONSON — A May 13 bus trip to the Massachusetts State House included local community members, part of the Massachusetts Residents Against Crumbling Foundations, an advocacy group made of homeowners from across the state who seek to raise awareness and work with lawmakers to pass legislation regarding issues concerning the construction of their homes and others like them.
The Apple Place tradition continues with new owners
EAST LONGMEADOW — A well known local farm stand will stay true to tradition after opening this month under new ownership, but with the former owners sticking close by to help out.
The MH Group donates to Alianza DV Services to help
EAST LONGMEADOW — When Nicole Polite met Alianza DV Services Executive Director Carmen Nieves at Bay Path University Women’s Leadership Conference in April, she learned about some of the organization’s urgent needs.
