Hampden
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.
Hampden Conservation Commission hears update on bridge replacement
HAMPDEN — During the Aug. 21 Hampden Conservation Commission meeting, representatives from engineering firm Howard Stein Hudson presented an update to the board on the East Brook Bridge replacement project. During the update, representatives Christopher Lyman, lead...
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.
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.
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.