East Longmeadow

So That Reminds Me: Fourth of July festivities

By Lauren LeBel | Jun 23, 2025

So That Reminds Me: Fourth of July festivities

Ahead of Independence Day, the hosts of “So That Reminds Me” were joined by two individuals from East Longmeadow and Enfield, where two of the largest Fourth of July celebrations happen in the area.

Lauren LeBel

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By Dennis Hackett | Jun 23, 2025

Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way

With hot days ahead, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of cooling stations available in local cities and towns for residents to beat the heat this summer. This list will be updated throughout the summer and as more cooling locations become available. If your town...

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 18, 2025

Fourth of July charity run, Freedom Four Miler, to benefit ELEEF

EAST LONGMEADOW — While hundreds of people turn out to watch East Longmeadow’s Independence Day parade each year, others prefer to take to the street themselves in the Fourth of July Freedom Four Miler.

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East Longmeadow Public Library kicks off summer reading season

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 18, 2025

East Longmeadow Public Library kicks off summer reading season

EAST LONGMEADOW — Hundreds of children were joined by their families at the East Longmeadow Public Library for the June 11 kickoff to the 2025 summer reading season. The library was filled with raffles, swag bags and activities. There was also children’s entertainment, billed as Music with Mr. Liam and Magic with Ed. The theme of this year’s summer reading is “Level Up at Your Library.”

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East Longmeadow Town Council hears veterans’ memorial request, discusses move

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 18, 2025

East Longmeadow Town Council hears veterans’ memorial request, discusses move

EAST LONGMEADOW — Terry Glusko and the ad hoc East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial Committee came before the Town Council on June 11 to request $106,484 to help build a small memorial park on the front lawn of the Pleasant View Senior Center.

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ELHS to replace ‘makeshift’ bleachers with $150k earmark

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 11, 2025

ELHS to replace ‘makeshift’ bleachers with $150k earmark

EAST LONGMEADOW — Football and track fans from other towns who come to East Longmeadow High School to watch their team compete will soon do so on new bleachers, thanks to a $150,000 earmark in the fiscal year 2026 state budget. The earmark was secured by state Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow), who represents the town.

Sarah Heinonen

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Velis, local leaders honored by Scouting America

By Trent Levakis | Jun 10, 2025

Velis, local leaders honored by Scouting America

HOLYOKE — The Western Massachusetts Council of Scouting America hosted its annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner on June 4 at the Log Cabin as a pioneering astronaut, a decorated state senator, a university president and a leading attorney were all highlighted for their career work.

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Jones, Hill and Page reelected, charter bylaw ballot question fails

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 4, 2025

Jones, Hill and Page reelected, charter bylaw ballot question fails

EAST LONGMEADOW — The votes have been counted in the 2025 Town Election and voters in East Longmeadow chose to stay the course in the race for three Town Council seats. Councilors Kathleen Hill and Anna Jones were reelected for new three-year terms, as was Councilor Ralph Page, who was nearly unseated by candidate Carolyn Ferros.

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East Longmeadow Town Council sets budget, discusses restricting private used car sales

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 4, 2025

East Longmeadow Town Council sets budget, discusses restricting private used car sales

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council passed a $42.42 million budget for the town and a $36.9 million budget for the schools for fiscal year 2026. At the May 27 public hearing, the body also approved $3.53 million for capital expenses and set the water and sewer fees.

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Pleasant View Senior Center to host Trunk Sale to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

By Sarah Heinonen | May 28, 2025

Pleasant View Senior Center to host Trunk Sale to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

EAST LONGMEADOW — Tag sale enthusiasts take note! The Pleasant View Senior Center is bringing together dozens of people eager to sell their treasures and help those looking to end Alzheimer’s disease at the same time.