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East Longmeadow to host annual National Night Out on Aug. 6

EAST LONGMEADOW — The town of East Longmeadow will host its annual National Night Out event on Aug. 6 from 5-8 p.m. at East Longmeadow High School.


Towns awarded Community Mitigation Fund money

East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and Wilbraham were among the towns to receive grant funds from the recent division by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission of $18 million as part of the Community Mitigation Fund.


Construction remains on track for East Longmeadow High School

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow High School building project remains on track physically and financially with progress in August expected to continue focusing on the required enabling work that began in June, according to recent updates.


Mosquito with West Nile virus identified in East Longmeadow

EAST LONGMEADOW — During an annual surveillance, a mosquito in East Longmeadow was identified as carrying West Nile virus.


East Longmeadow Town Council expresses satisfaction with Christensen’s performance

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council finalized its evaluation of Town Manager Tom Christensen during its July 9 meeting, expressing satisfaction with a rating of 78 out of 100.


Grant awarded to support Redstone Rail Trail expansion

EAST LONGMEADOW — The town of East Longmeadow has received a matching grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to support expansion of the Redstone Rail Trail through a feasibility study, the state announced.


East Longmeadow resident to release picture book

East Longmeadow resident to release picture book

Middle grade author and East Longmeadow resident Christina Uss will be releasing her debut picture book “The Island Before No” on July 16.


East Longmeadow hosts annual Fourth of July Carnival

East Longmeadow hosts annual Fourth of July Carnival

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow hosted its annual Fourth of July Carnival from June 28 to July 4 at Leahy Field. The carnival included food stands, rides, live music and various activities, such as axe-throwing and mock bull-riding.


East Longmeadow parade celebrates Independence Day

East Longmeadow parade celebrates Independence Day

EAST LONGMEADOW — Residents from East Longmeadow and throughout Greater Springfield and northern Connecticut gathered to enjoy East Longmeadow’s annual Fourth of July parade.