East Longmeadow

By Miasha Lee | Mar 20, 2024

Lions Club’s Spring Fishing Derby returns on April 13

EAST LONGMEADOW — On April 13, the East Longmeadow Lions Club will host its fifth annual Spring Fishing Derby at Heritage Park from 7-10:30 a.m. This free event offers an opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoors while they’re fishing as well as prizes for...

By Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024

East Longmeadow School Committee modifies proposed FY25 budget

EAST LONGMEADOW — At its March 11 meeting, the East Longmeadow School Committee voted to amend the requested fiscal year 2025 budget increase to include one added position, rather than the previously approved two positions. This modified level 2 budget increase...

East Longmeadow takes another look at a mixed-use Center Town District

By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024

East Longmeadow takes another look at a mixed-use Center Town District

The Planning Board listens to a presentation by Pioneer Valley Planning Commission planners Kyle Finnell and Aodhan Hemeo-McMahon on a proposed Center Town District.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen EAST LONGMEADOW — The possibility of a multi-use...

By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 13, 2024

East Longmeadow, Longmeadow police partner with CHD to address mental health crises

LONGMEADOW — As awareness of the widespread nature of mental health issues has grown in recent years, so too have efforts by police departments to add mental health professionals to the toolbox of ways to address emergency calls.

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By Laura Mason | Mar 11, 2024

Teachers nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award

The nominees for the 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year Award were recently announced by host organization National Life Group.

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By Laura Mason | Mar 11, 2024

East Longmeadow school officials offer updates on absenteeism, student support

EAST LONGMEADOW — During the East Longmeadow Public Schools mid-cycle presentations, school officials shared successes and areas of growth within the five schools concerning attendance rates and student support. Each school reported different approaches to these concerns.

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By Laura Mason | Feb 21, 2024

Comedy fundraiser hosted for East Longmeadow Scholarship Foundation

EAST LONGMEADOW — A comedy show will be hosted to fundraise for the East Longmeadow Scholarship Foundation on March 1 from 8-10 p.m., the host organization recently announced.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Feb 21, 2024

East Longmeadow Planning Board denies warehouse on Chestnut St. for a second time

EAST LONGMEADOW — After hearing the case for and against a warehouse proposed for 330 Chestnut St. for a second time, the East Longmeadow Planning Board came to the same conclusion it had in June 2023 — denied.

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By Chris Maza | Feb 14, 2024

Fontaine Bros. tapped as East Longmeadow High School construction manager

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow High School building replacement project reached a new milestone recently with the selection of a construction manager.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 31, 2024

East Longmeadow School Committee questions role of Finance Oversight Committee

EAST LONGMEADOW — A joint meeting between the East Longmeadow Town Council and the School Committee on Jan. 23 became a debate about the purpose and power of the Finance Oversight Committee.