East Longmeadow
East Longmeadow High School construction begins
EAST LONGMEADOW — Drizzling rain and gloomy skies did not dampen the spirits of onlookers as elected officials, members of the East Longmeadow School Department, students and professionals from every stage of the East Longmeadow High School project hoisted shovelfuls of dirt to celebrate the project’s groundbreaking.
Father of late ELHS grad creates $30,000 scholarship in her name
EAST LONGMEADOW — Thanks to the father of a late East Longmeadow High School graduate, students pursuing a career in medicine could now be awarded a scholarship of up to $30,000.
ELHS basketball team collects food, life lessons this December
EAST LONGMEADOW — For the third year, the East Longmeadow High School boys varsity basketball team will be collecting non-perishable goods for the Pleasant View Senior Center. However, the food drive is also an opportunity to enrich the lives of all involved.
East Longmeadow Town Council swaps free cash for ARPA funding to buy 382 N. Main St.
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Town Council voted Nov. 12 to change the funding sources for the acquisition of 382 N. Main St., the future home of East Longmeadow’s Town Hall.
Veterans Day marked with thoughts of ‘cost and the blessing of liberty’
EAST LONGMEADOW — As is the custom in East Longmeadow, Veterans Day was marked by a procession of members of American Legion Post 293, clad in their regalia, marching the short distance from the post to the Town Hall. Joined by local and state officials and two contingents of Scouts, the veterans stood at attention in the bright fall sun while Vice Commander Jim Plushner led the ceremony.
Hampden DA announces arrest in decades-old homicide case
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced during a Nov. 13 press conference that an arrest has finally been made for a double homicide that occurred 46 years ago.
Gift-ology makes its way to new East Longmeadow location
EAST LONGMEADOW — Gift-ology has closed its storefront in Westfield and moved to East Longmeadow.
Norcross Center prepares for Holiday Tree and Wreath Festival
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Norcross Center will host its inaugural East Longmeadow Holiday Tree & Wreath Festival on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-4 p.m. Create and donate a holiday tree or wreath that reflects your business, interest or in memory of a loved one.
Springfield Thunderbirds host annual School Day Game
SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of area school children had the opportunity to see the Springfield Thunderbirds play their annual School Day Game with a 10:30 a.m. puck drop on Nov. 6.
Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House
The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.