Hampden

By Laura Mason | 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 Laura Mason | 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 Laura Mason | 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 Chris Maza | 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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By Laura Mason | Jul 24, 2024

Hampden Conservation Commission rejects 530 Glendale Road agri-solar facility

HAMPDEN — The Conservation Commission voted against approval of the proposed agri-solar facility at 530 Glendale Rd., following a vote at its July 17 meeting with three votes against and one required abstention. After the vote, residents in the audience applauded...

By Laura Mason | Jul 10, 2024

Hampden selectmen discuss elementary school maintenance costs

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Board of Selectmen discussed whether to pay the recent maintenance costs at Green Meadows Elementary School during its June 24 and July 1 meetings following the discovery of an error in who was responsible for these costs.

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By Laura Mason | Jul 10, 2024

HWRSD commences school improvement plan presentations

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District began its school improvement plan presentations at its July 1 meeting with the first two school principals discussing recent achievements and specific goals for the coming 2024-25 school year.