East Longmeadow

EAST LONGMEADOW — With the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary this July, East Longmeadow is pulling out all the stops with one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations to date.

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  Annual Mt. Carmel Society Italian Festa returns July 31
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  STRM: East Longmeadow July 4 celebrations are bigger than ever
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  Sarno threatens to end free buses after Union Station incident
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  Town Council talks water quality during budget discussion
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  The Best Damn Sandwich: BBQ panini from Krave in East Longmeadow
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  STRM: Revitalize CDC’s #GreenNFit Day returns April
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  Council transfers golf funds, Bitzas continues pushback
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  Springfield City Council advances food truck ordinance after first-step vote
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  Springfield City Council debates public speak out pilot
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  STRM: Whitfield talks tenure as City Council president
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  So That Reminds Me: Boar’s Head Festival returns Jan. 9-11
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  This holiday season I’m feeling more hopeful
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  March for the Food Bank returns for 16th year
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  West Springfield Town Council sets FY26 tax rate
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  West Springfield honors Veterans Day with ceremony, parade
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  So That Reminds Me: Festival of Trees returns to Mass Mutual Center
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  Longmeadow Town Meeting sees all articles pass except Article 2
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  Springfield election signals change with tight races
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  In West Springfield, ballot questions pass, new faces join Town Council, School Committee
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  So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections
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  So That Reminds Me: Michael J. Dias Foundation shares work
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  Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee talks meeting with select boards, regional agreement
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  Delicious drinks and savory bites: what’s new at the Big E this year
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  So That Reminds Me: Fair season is in full swing
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  What I’m watching: a mostly fantastic ‘Fantastic Four’ movie
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  What I’m watching: ‘Superman’ soars back into theaters
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  So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts
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  Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way
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  What I’m playing: hands on with the Nintendo Switch 2
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  So That Reminds Me: talking mental health with MiraVista
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  West Springfield School Committee talks YONDR pouches, recognizes students
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  What I’m playing: a masterpiece from new studio
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  Dine Springfield Restaurant Week returns June 6
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  A trip down memory lane with a couple of April rereleases
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  So That Reminds Me: Agawam to honor start of American Revolution
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  Springfield conducts pinning ceremony for promoted officers
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  Change is hard but I’m trying to embrace it this time
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  A pair of reviews crossing video games and movies
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  West Springfield honors veterans with parade, ceremony
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  I’m voting no on Question 5 on this year’s ballot
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  Five questions on the ballot for the November election
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  Garcia talks receivership, crime, CPA question
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  South Hadley Selectboard discusses police staffing report; public forum to follow
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  What is going on with Northampton Public Schools?
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  Easthampton City Council adds a moment of silence to meetings
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  Easthampton Film Festival returns for third year
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  What I’m watching: A post-apocalyptic TV blast
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  Barrett Fishway closed for 2024 season for maintenance
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  Soto updates Holyoke School Committee on upcoming FY25 budget
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  School Committee approves level service budget for FY25
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  What I’m watching: a slanted look at the Patriots’ ‘Dynasty’
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  Saying goodbye to a legendary creator in animation
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  Holyoke promotes two new police captains in public interview
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  Easthampton Planning Board approves Loudville Road residential development
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  Saying goodbye to the greatest coach in NFL history
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  The NFL playoffs have me thinking about time passing

EAST LONGMEADOW — After a career that spanned over 40 years in East Longmeadow town government, Councilor Marilyn Richards is bidding adieu at the end of June.

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  Future Building Use Task Force requests public feedback on uses for three Longmeadow buildings
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  Wilbraham police officer searching for donor after kidney disease diagnosis
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  Longmeadow Middle School updates provided with early construction in motion
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  Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. announces closure of taproom
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  East Longmeadow Planning Board approves Firestone project
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  Free concerts return to Longmeadow throughout summer
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  Totally Adaptive receives grant from Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
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  DiFranco family retires from coaching East Longmeadow High School baseball
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  Longmeadow Select Board sets date for fall Special Town Meeting
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  Eastern States Exposition presents 2026 donation to West Springfield
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  School Committee reorganizes, meets Gillen ahead of principal start
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  Rick’s Place opens expanded Wilbraham facility
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  East Longmeadow Town Council approves donation matches to complete Veterans Memorial funding
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  East Longmeadow elementary school principals present end-of-year data
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  Kingston named East Longmeadow parade marshal
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  Longmeadow Farmers Market props up local businesses through October
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  Proposed Firestone construction sparks concern from East Longmeadow residents
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  Smith wraps up 16 year career as East Longmeadow Public Schools superintendent
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  Longmeadow Select Board reorganizes, approves borrowing for four town projects
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  East Longmeadow Town Council approves Fire Department’s pursuit of staffing grants
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  Youth behavior study gives data on mental health struggles, substance use in HWRSD students
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  Gillen hired as new Longmeadow Middle School’s first principal
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  ‘Enabling phases’ begin for new Longmeadow Middle School construction
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  West Springfield refugee students receive recognition
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  Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits
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  ‘La Casita Experience’ to transform MassMutual Center
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  Scantic River Artisans rings in summer with June art show
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  Thompson parts from East Longmeadow School Committee after nearly 20 years
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  West Springfield Town Council passes fiscal year 2027 budget
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  Richards reflects on career before saying farewell to East Longmeadow Town Council
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  Longmeadow voters once again say no to fiber through override
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  Unofficial election results show tight victory for East Longmeadow Town Council
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  HWRSD students attend One8 learning showcase in Boston
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  Retiring educators honored by West Springfield School Committee
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  East Longmeadow Town Council approves fiscal year 2027 budget
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  Cooper answers questions ahead of East Longmeadow town election
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  East Longmeadow Town Council candidates respond to questions ahead of election
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  Witness Stones Project remembers lives of two enslaved people
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  East Longmeadow Recreation and Rotary Club prepare for 250th
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  Puppolo says he is confident going into 10th reelection bid
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  West Springfield Town Council hears details on fiscal year 2027 budget
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  Historical Commission sets date for 2026-2076 time capsule kickoff
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  Squindo retains Select Board seat following Wilbraham election
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  Eight incumbents win new terms during Hampden election
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  East Longmeadow election ballot includes races for Town Council, School Committee
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  Hampden School Committee candidates talk issues
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  Longmeadow voters say no to town-owned fiber
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  Wilbraham approves FY27 budget, school projects at Town Meeting
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  John Ashley School data shows expansive academic growth in students
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  Longmeadow student wins Congressional Art Competition
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  East Longmeadow resident takes home Howdy Award for transportation
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  Longmeadow town manager creates budget task force to tackle future deficits
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  Wilbraham solidifies list of articles ahead of Annual Town Meeting
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  Old Meeting House sets opening day for Hill Climb
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  Wilbraham Select Board candidates answer questions ahead of election
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  New activities and plant selection coming to West Springfield annual plant sale
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  Longmeadow students become tree experts with Arbor Day celebrations
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  Hampden election ballot finalized with two contested races
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  East Longmeadow School Committee tackles budget deficit
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  Springfield Pride unveils plans for fifth annual event
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  Longmeadow warrant finalized as Annual Town Meeting approaches
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  Longmeadow High School students to stage ‘Little Women’
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  Longmeadow resident sues to stop middle school tree removal
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  Wilbraham ballot finalized as annual town election approaches
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  Traditional Celtic festival coming to West Springfield for first time
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  Local creatives promote works at Artists and Authors Fair
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  East Longmeadow woman donates kidney to husband fighting rare disease
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  Longmeadow native signs with New England Revolution development team
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  East Longmeadow Town Council upholds marijuana moratorium
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  Longmeadow Select Board responds to Finance Committee concerns on fiber project
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  New East Longmeadow restaurant invites customers to create their own meals
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  CARE Coalition learns new youth substance use prevention methods
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  Friends of Wilbraham Seniors hosts paranormal presentation ‘Who Goes There’
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  HWRSD awarded $30,000 for news literacy program
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  Wilbraham resident named MassCPA Educator of the Year
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  Smith recognizes East Longmeadow educators for Excellence in Teaching award honors
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  West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas
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  West Springfield’s annual Kids Fishing Derby returns
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  Longmeadow resident pushes for safer streets with aggressive dog ordinance amendment
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  Select Board approves fiber project warrant article as Town Meeting approaches
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  HWRSD to notify staff of potential for more layoffs
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  Longmeadow resident to run Boston Marathon one last time
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  Organization looks to delay smartphone use in kids
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  West Springfield School Committee restores positions in FY27 budget
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  From side-job to success, HasBeen Toys and Comics marks two years
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  West Springfield school officials present reductions in revised level funded budget
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  East Longmeadow School Committee assigns new chair, vice chair
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  Longmeadow looks at capital improvement plan for FY27
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  Budget presented to Longmeadow Select Board as vote approaches
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  Excellence in Teaching Award goes to three HWRSD teachers
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  Start of demolition nears for ELHS Building Project
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  East Longmeadow PFLAG chapter to hold Community Art Festival as first event
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  West Springfield hears from public on proposed general ordinance amendment
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  ‘There’s a monsoon happening in Wilbraham and Hampden’
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  HWRSD grappling with difficult budget decisions
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  East Longmeadow High School to address sharp decline in math achievement
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  Students learn to skate with Olympian, Thunderbirds
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  2026 New England Mosaic Project underway in Western Massachusetts
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  HWRSD School Committee discuss budget gaps, potential reductions
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  Longmeadow DPW in process of swapping trash, recycling carts
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  Longmeadow determines two local dogs as nuisances
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  East Longmeadow schools present mid-year status updates
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  Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee ramps up events ahead of holiday
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  Wilbraham’s O’Toole crowned as the 2026 Springfield colleen
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  East Longmeadow Scholarship Foundation to host comedy night
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  Agawam Cinemas to premiere new cult horror movie “Dark Places”
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  Town Council discusses high level budget forecast through 2032, excess levy
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  JGS Lifecare celebrates grand reopening of Michael’s Cafe
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  Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library take to the Thunderbirds with fundraiser
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  Hampden continues to look over regional agreement, discusses position on capital costs
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  Longmeadow’s ‘Dueling Pianos’ offers a night out for parents
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  Agawam residents speak out against councilor’s comment on municipal benefits for domestic partners
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  Puppolo hosts informational session on tax credits in Wilbraham
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  East Longmeadow revokes liquor license from A’s Smoke Shop after hearing
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  West Springfield principals present 2025 accountability and climate reports
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  Longmeadow film screening to show the invisible threat of microplastics on human health
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  East Longmeadow School Committee moves ahead to next budgeting steps
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  Longmeadow’s Sushi Time offers wide variety of fresh fish and hibachi
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  Local piano students perform at Carnegie Hall
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  HWRSD tackles budget reductions for fiscal year 2027
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  Longmeadow appoints members to future building use task force
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  Ashe looks ahead to 2026, reflects on 2025
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  Pleasant View Senior Center holds presentation on New England Patriots ahead of Super Bowl
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  ELHS building project updates given in School Committee, School Building Committee meetings
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  East Longmeadow town manager looks ahead to 2026 with town improvement projects
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  HWRSD educators, students speak out again about contract
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  Memorial Elementary School recognized by Healey-Driscoll administration
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  Wilbraham Select Board appoints new police officer
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  Scantic River Artisans to hold ‘Big Art Show of Small Works’
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  East Longmeadow resident donates over 20,000 meals to local food pantries
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  Longmeadow recognizes Oliveira for receiving municipal advocate award
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  Stateline Video Games returns to Agawam with new location
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  Wilbraham Select Board Chair names goals for 2026
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  Longmeadow town manager looks ahead to Fiberspring vote, future use of town buildings in 2026
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  Hampden departments share FY27 budget planning updates with Selectboard
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  Menard hired as superintendent of East Longmeadow Public Schools
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  Historical Commission begins planning for 1976-2026 time capsule unveiling
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  East Longmeadow School Committee meets with Town Council to discuss FY27 budget
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  Reichelt holds road safety forum in West Springfield
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  East Longmeadow School Committee looks at FY27 budget
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  Progress with Longmeadow Fiberspring project presented to Select Board
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  Gulluni begins “Adopt-a-Class” program at Birchland Park
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  Hampden Selectboard begins to weigh options for future of old Town Hall
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  The Nest ends holidays with successful stocking charity event
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  Longmeadow’s oldest resident is all smiles through 103
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  East Longmeadow hoopsters visit seniors, donate to food pantry
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  Heartbeat of New Orleans music comes to Springfield
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  Magnolia Insurance Agency opens new location in Wilbraham
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  Sullivans partner with Lock & Key Realty for Lakeside Inn renovations
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  Kosofsky lights Longmeadow’s menorah in face of tragedy
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  Educators speak out about contract negotiations
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  Hampden-Wilbraham School Committee withdraws from current MSBA program
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  Superintendent gives design updates on Longmeadow’s middle school building project
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  East Longmeadow superintendent search committee lands on three finalists
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  Longmeadow calls for task force to decide future use of buildings
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  Wilbraham Select Board appoints two police officers to Police Department
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  Agawam City Council bids farewell to three councilors
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  Springfield rings in Hanukkah with menorah lighting
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  Hampden Selectboard votes in favor of middle school MSBA withdrawal
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  East Longmeadow withdraws Center Town District bylaw
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  Mean Bean Tattoo Shop celebrates new location
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  HWEA demonstrates for contract resolution
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  West Springfield CARE Coalition presents new data on youth substance use
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  Hampden Selectboard looped in on middle school MSBA project
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  Constantino begins as East Longmeadow’s Council on Aging director
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  Four East Longmeadow firefighters promoted to lieutenant
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  Finance director says education is Longmeadow’s highest expense
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  East Longmeadow Lions Club sponsors Christmas tree lighting
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  East Longmeadow School Committee reviews policy on AI
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  Wilbraham Select Board weighing options in middle school MSBA project
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  Wilbraham police officers recognized with medals
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  Friends of Wilbraham Seniors hold 15th Holiday Bazaar
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  Longmeadow Select Board unsure of future uses for town buildings
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  Holiday celebrations to begin across Hampden County
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  Wilbraham Middle School MSBA project to be discussed with Select Board
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  Paxton appointed as new public health director in Longmeadow
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  Oliveira receives award for work supporting libraries
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  Johnson provides updates on Agawam construction projects
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  Friends of Wilbraham Seniors invites community to Holiday Bazaar
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  East Longmeadow community members gather to honor Veterans Day
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  Longmeadow Food Pantry recovering from SNAP pause
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  East Longmeadow School Committee recognizes Pahl, forms screening committee
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  Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee discusses MSBA projects, competency determination
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  RedFive Toys and Collectibles holds raffle for pediatric cancer
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  West Springfield looks to improve accessibility in Mittineague with grant
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  TJO Animals to hold 18th annual Pawzaar Craft Fair on Nov. 8