East Longmeadow

By Miasha Lee | Nov 13, 2024

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.

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By Miasha Lee | Nov 13, 2024

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.

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Springfield Thunderbirds host annual School Day Game

By Chris Maza | Nov 13, 2024

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.

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Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

By Sarah Heinonen | Nov 11, 2024

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.

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By Laura Mason | Nov 6, 2024

Funds received for East Longmeadow’s Chestnut Street Water Pumping Station

EAST LONGMEADOW — The town of East Longmeadow was recently awarded $1,975,000 through the MassWorks Infrastructure Program to support the town’s work to upgrade the Chestnut Street Water Pumping Station.

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By Laura Mason | Oct 30, 2024

St. Paul’s completes closure with donation to Tunnels to Towers

EAST LONGMEADOW — Members of the former St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and East Longmeadow first responders gathered on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the fire station to celebrate the congregation’s $93,572 donation to nonprofit veteran support organization Tunnels to Towers Foundation.

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By Laura Mason | Oct 30, 2024

Town clerks lay out what to expect for the Nov. 5 state election

With the Nov. 5 election in a few days, towns and residents are in the final stages of preparing for the upcoming state and presidential election.

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By Laura Mason | Oct 30, 2024

Dates and locations to know for the election in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham

On Nov. 5, residents will have their final opportunity to vote in this year’s state and presidential election.

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Oktoberfest supports East Longmeadow’s Brown Farm Recreation Area

By Miasha Lee | Oct 23, 2024

Oktoberfest supports East Longmeadow’s Brown Farm Recreation Area

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s third annual Oktoberfest celebration took place on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Brown Farm Recreation Area in support of increased usage and improvement of the park’s nature trails. Organized by the East Longmeadow Recreation Commission with support for East Longmeadow Recreation Foundation, the town’s Oktoberfest featured food and activities for children and adults alike.

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By Ryan Feyre | Oct 23, 2024

East Longmeadow Planning Board approves outdoor dining for Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant

EAST LONGMEADOW — During its regular meeting on Oct. 15, the East Longmeadow Planning Board unanimously approved an amendment to a special permit to allow Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant to utilize outdoor dining each year from April to October.