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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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By | Sep 18, 2024

Wilbraham-Hampden Academic Trust to host festival to support school grants

WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham-Hampden Academic Trust will be hosting its innaugural Family Fall Fest on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning at 12 p.m. at Fern Valley Farms to support the organization’s work to provide grants to teachers in Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District.


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By | Sep 18, 2024

Public forum on updated Hampden Senior Center plan to be on Oct. 9

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Senior Center Building Committee will host a public forum on Oct. 9 to present the updated plan before the fall Town Meeting.


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Down syndrome walk to honor 2 moms who started group

By | Sep 18, 2024

Down syndrome walk to honor 2 moms who started group

Sue deVillier of Agawam and Laurie Houle Isham of Hampden met 25 years ago, after their youngest daughters were born with a genetic disorder called Down syndrome. Like many mothers in their situation, they were looking for information and resources.


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By | Sep 12, 2024

HWRSD approves updated bullying prevention plan

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee approved an updated bullying prevention plan during its Sept. 4 meeting, focusing on in-school and online bullying as well as different types of bullying behavior.


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By | Sep 4, 2024

Hampden Senior Center announces new, expanded fall progamming

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Senior Center, located at 104 Allen St., is offering new evening programs this fall.


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By | Sep 4, 2024

Scantic River Artisans to host Fall Into Art show on Sept. 13, 14

HAMPDEN — Local art association Scantic River Artisans will be hosting its Fall Into Art show at Thornton W. Burgess School, 85 Wilbraham Rd., on Sept. 13 and 14 to highlight Western Massachusetts artisans and their work.


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