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Group lobbies legislators for decaying home foundation relief

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

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

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.


Funding approved for Meadow Brook Elementary adaptive playground

EAST LONGMEADOW — Meadow Brook Elementary Principal Renee Lodi and Assistant Superintendent for Business Pamela Blair provided an update on the Meadow Brook Elementary adaptive playground project and requested approval for its funding at the May 6 School Committee meeting.


East Longmeadow Planning Board approves new high school site plan with conditions

EAST LONGMEADOW — The Planning Board approved the site plan for construction of the new East Longmeadow High School and demolition of the current building during its May 7 meeting. The board agreed to the plan as presented under the condition that certain specified requests be met.


Reminder Publishing executive editor honored with accolades

EAST LONGMEADOW — Payton North, Reminder Publishing’s executive editor, was visiting and laughing with friends when she got a call that she had won the Outstanding Young Alumni Achievement Award from Western New England University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees.


Staasi Heropoulos - Columnist at The Reminder

Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

Couple spends quality time completing perfect runDisney season

Couple spends quality time completing perfect runDisney season

EAST LONGMEADOW — Alison and Penny TellierFox, an East Longmeadow couple, love to run together. They also love Disney World. In April, the two were able to combine their passions by completing a perfect season of runDisney races.


Pete’s Sweets brings Willy Wonka experience to East Longmeadow

Pete’s Sweets brings Willy Wonka experience to East Longmeadow

EAST LONGMEADOW — From April 24 through May 4, Pete’s Sweets presents its Wonka Themed Experience Chocolate Extravaganza, complete with lavish decorations, costumes and a themed menu.


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East Longmeadow Senior Center shares vision for next 3 years with strategic plan

East Longmeadow Senior Center shares vision for next 3 years with strategic plan

EAST LONGMEADOW — Members of the community were invited to participate in a gameshow-style event on April 24 to debut the Pleasant View Senior Center’s plans for the next three years of operation.