Hampden
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hampden selectmen approve East Brook Bridge contract
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Board of Selectmen voted to approve another Municipal Vulnerability Program grant contract as part of the East Brook Bridge replacement project during its Aug. 26 meeting.
Town clerks lay out what to expect at the Sept. 3 primary election
The Sept. 3 state primary election is just around the corner. At this election, residents will have the opportunity to vote in the seven available races to put forth their thoughts on who should be elected. In preparation for the election, Reminder Publishing...
Where and when to vote in state primary election
Residents will soon have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming state primary election on Sept 3. To share information on where and when to vote on election day, Reminder Publishing created a list of polling locations to help residents of East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham.