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By | Aug 28, 2024

HWRSD moves forward with returning Thornton W. Burgess School

WILBRAHAM — During its Aug. 22 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee officially voted to move forward with conversations surrounding modifying the lease agreement between Hampden and the distric over future use and ownership of Thornton W. Burgess School.


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Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic

By | Aug 26, 2024

Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic

SPRINGFIELD — Considered by many to be the political event of the year in Western Massachusetts, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual golf tournament and picnic again drew a bevy of local and state elected officials.


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By | Aug 21, 2024

Hampden Planning Board recommends battery energy storage system moratorium

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Planning Board officially recommended a six-month moratorium of battery energy storage systems at its Aug. 14 meeting.


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By | Aug 21, 2024

Early voting for state primary election opens Aug. 24

With the Sept. 3 State Primary election just around the corner, early voting in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham will begin on Aug. 24.


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By | Aug 15, 2024

Hampden selectmen choose not to appeal Garvey lawsuit

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Board of Selectman voted not to appeal the Land Court’s decision in favor of plaintiff Daniel Garvey within the lawsuit concerning a self-storage facility at 2 Somers Rd.


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Hampden Senior Center hosting pop-up boutique

By | Aug 15, 2024

Hampden Senior Center hosting pop-up boutique

HAMPDEN — Throughout the month of August, the Hampden Senior Center is hosting a pop-up boutique of donated items to help support the cost of expanding the center.


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By | Aug 15, 2024

Grant application approved for mental health clinician

WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Select Board approved the grant application for a multi-town shared mental health clinician during its Aug. 5 meeting.


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By | Aug 7, 2024

Senior Center reconsideration vote scheduled for Oct. 29

HAMPDEN — During the July 29 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Senior Center Building Committee confirmed with the board that a reconsideration vote for the expansion of the Hampden Senior Center would take place at the upcoming fall Town Meeting.


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The man behind Saint Joseph’s University hawk mascot dies at 91

By | Jul 24, 2024

The man behind Saint Joseph’s University hawk mascot dies at 91

HAMPDEN — Hampden resident and creator of Saint Joseph’s University hawk mascot James “Jim” Brennan died on June 21 at age 91 after a life of encouraging and uplifting those around him, his family said.


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By | Jul 24, 2024

Hampden Fire Department to host new cadet program for teens

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Fire Department recent announced it is accepting applications for its new cadet program from Hampden and Wilbraham residents ages 16-18.


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