East Longmeadow
East Longmeaodw Town Center Steering Committee pushes forward with community input
EAST LONGMEADOW — Continuing efforts for maximum community input, the May 20 meeting of the Center Town Steering Committee saw a well-attended session of more than 85 residents who came ready with questions and fitted with input compiled since the committee’s first gathering in April.
CHD to open new mental health center in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Center for Human Development will soon open its new Prospect Center, providing mental health support for local individuals and families, CEO Jim Goodwin announced at the center’s open house on May 17.
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
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
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.
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.
Show Circus Studio performers coming to East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — Children of all ages get ready for some family friendly fun. On May 11, there’ll be a show circus at East Longmeadow High School, 180 Maple St. Doors will open at 10 a.m. Free balloon creations by Brie’s Balloons and popcorn will be available for...
