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Holiday celebrations to begin across Hampden County

Holiday celebrations to begin across Hampden County

Towns in Hampden County are beginning to announce their holiday lighting celebrations as the holiday season is quickly approaching.


Norcross Tree & Wreath Festival returns for second year

Norcross Tree & Wreath Festival returns for second year

EAST LONGMEADOW — After a successful debut last year, the Norcross Tree and Wreath Festival returns for its second season, offering a festive celebration that blends creativity, community spirit and support for one of East Longmeadow’s historic landmarks.


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East Longmeadow Board of Assessors warns residents to expect higher taxes in 2026

East Longmeadow Board of Assessors warns residents to expect higher taxes in 2026

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow residents may be in for some sticker shock on Jan. 1, 2026.


East Longmeadow School Committee recognizes Pahl, forms screening committee

East Longmeadow School Committee recognizes Pahl, forms screening committee

EAST LONGMEADOW — At the Nov. 3 East Longmeadow School Committee meeting, the committee recognized Food Service Director Lori Pahl and voted in the town’s Superintendent Screening Committee.


Chestnut Street warehouse approval includes intersection funds

Chestnut Street warehouse approval includes intersection funds

EAST LONGMEADOW — After several hours of public hearings, points and counterpoints made by lawyers and discussions about the turning radius of large vehicles, the East Longmeadow Planning Board voted 4-0 on Nov. 4 to approve the site plan for a group of warehouses at 330 Chestnut St.


RedFive Toys and Collectibles holds raffle for pediatric cancer

RedFive Toys and Collectibles holds raffle for pediatric cancer

EAST LONGMEADOW — This November a local business is teaming up with a “Star Wars” actor to help raise funds for pediatric cancer research.


East Longmeadow Town Council uses free cash to pay off debt

East Longmeadow Town Council uses free cash to pay off debt

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council voted on Oct. 28 to appropriate $1.34 million from the town’s free cash account to pay off debt for modular buildings at Mountain View Elementary, saving more than $500,000 along the way.


Shaker Road construction approved for two East Longmeadow businesses

Shaker Road construction approved for two East Longmeadow businesses

EAST LONGMEADOW — Two proposed construction projects came before the East Longmeadow Planning Board on Oct 21, one for a warehouse addition and another for a brand-new commercial building on Shaker Road.


Augustus visits East Longmeadow on tour of housing authorities

Augustus visits East Longmeadow on tour of housing authorities

EAST LONGMEADOW — At the 166th stop on a tour of all housing authorities in the state, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus met with East Longmeadow Housing Authority Director Bill Leahy and his staff at the agency’s Quarry Hill offices.