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By | Oct 23, 2024

Senior Center, new Town Hall space among Hampden Town Meeting warrant items

HAMPDEN — Hampden’s fall special Town Meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Thornton W. Burgess School. At this meeting, residents will have the opportunity to vote on 21 articles.


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By | Oct 21, 2024

Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.


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Hampden public safety hosts night of food, fun, resources

By | Oct 16, 2024

Hampden public safety hosts night of food, fun, resources

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Police Association hosted its Public Safety Night Out on Friday, Oct. 11 at Thornton W. Burgess School, welcoming residents from Hampden and surrounding communities with informational booths, food, activities and exciting sights.


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High need, usage emphasized at third Hampden Senior Center forum

By | Oct 16, 2024

High need, usage emphasized at third Hampden Senior Center forum

HAMPDEN — During a Oct. 9 public forum, the Hampden Senior Center Building Committee highlighted the building’s wide use as a community center and multiple needs, encouraging residents to vote in favor of the expansion at the upcoming Oct. 29 special Town Meeting.


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By | Oct 16, 2024

Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee supports passage of MCAS question

WILBRAHAM — With less than a month to go before the Nov. 5 general election, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to support the passage of ballot Question 2, which would repeal the high school graduation requirement for passing the MCAS test.


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By | Oct 16, 2024

Early voting for state elections begins Oct. 19

Residents will soon have their first opportunity to vote in this year’s Nov. 5 state and presidential election. Beginning on Oct. 19, early voting will open in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham.


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By | Oct 10, 2024

Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.


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By | Oct 2, 2024

No action taken on GreatHorse zone change request

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Planning Board agreed 3-2 to take no action on The Farm at GreatHorse’s request for a rezone of four parcels from residential R-6 and R-4 districts to golf recreational at its Sept. 25 meeting.


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By | Sep 25, 2024

Hampden Fall Fest offers day of family friendly activities

HAMPDEN — Hampden’s 2024 Fall Fest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 12-5 p.m. at Thornton W. Burgess School on 85 Wilbraham Rd. and feature new attractions, such as hot air balloon rides.


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By | Sep 25, 2024

Updates shared on Thornton W. Burgess School, bus route delays

HAMPEN — During the Sept. 19 Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee meeting, Superintendent John Provost provided an update on the district’s coordination with the Hampden Board of Selectmen to return Thornton W. Burgess School to town ownership.


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