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East Longmeadow hoopsters visit seniors, donate to food pantry

East Longmeadow hoopsters visit seniors, donate to food pantry

EAST LONGMEADOW — Players and coaches from the East Longmeadow High School basketball spread some holiday cheer at the Pleasant View Senior Center on Dec. 29.


East Longmeadow superintendent search committee lands on three finalists

East Longmeadow superintendent search committee lands on three finalists

EAST LONGMEADOW — After a month-long process, the East Longmeadow Superintendent Search Committee has chosen finalists Robby Dodd, Peter Gillen and Joanne Menard to interview with the School Committee, presenting its findings at the Dec. 15 committee meeting.


Year in Review: A look back at 2025 in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham

Year in Review: A look back at 2025 in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham

With 2026 just days away, Reminder Publishing is taking a look back at 2025 and the biggest stories from East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham as well as from across the region. Between shifts in leadership, controversial building projects and more, 2025 was another year to remember.


East Longmeadow withdraws Center Town District bylaw

East Longmeadow withdraws Center Town District bylaw

EAST LONGMEADOW — The Town Council voted to withdraw the Center Town District Bylaw without prejudice after Councilor Jim Leydon took issue with the bylaw as presented at its Dec. 9 meeting.


Mean Bean Tattoo Shop celebrates new location

Mean Bean Tattoo Shop celebrates new location

EAST LONGMEADOW — The Mean Bean Shop officially cut the ribbon to signify the grand opening of their new standalone location on Dec. 9.


Constantino begins as East Longmeadow’s Council on Aging director

Constantino begins as East Longmeadow’s Council on Aging director

EAST LONGMEADOW — After a six month vacancy in the position, Emily Constantino started as East Longmeadow’s Council on Aging Director on Dec. 1.


East Longmeadow School Committee reviews policy on AI

East Longmeadow School Committee reviews policy on AI

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee reviewed a new policy regarding generative artificial intelligence in the classroom at its Dec. 1 meeting.


East Longmeadow prepares for Holiday Kickoff Weekend

East Longmeadow prepares for Holiday Kickoff Weekend

EAST LONGMEADOW — A beloved community tradition will return on Dec. 5, when residents gather on the lawn of the Congregational Church for the annual Tree Lighting sponsored by the East Longmeadow Lions Club.


Tina Lesniak