Hampden
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...
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.
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.
Wilbraham, Hampden whacked by strong summer storm
On the afternoon of June 22, areas of Hampden and Wilbraham were impacted by a severe thunderstorm that swept through the region.
HWRSD, Hampden selectmen discuss future of Thornton W. Burgess School
WILBRAHAM — During a joint meeting on June 18, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee and Hampden Board of Selectmen discussed the future ownership of Thornton W. Burgess School.
Hampden conducts public meeting on Master Plan process
HAMPDEN — On June 17, the town of Hampden hosted its first public meeting in its process of creating a new Master Plan to guide the town for the next 10-15 years.
Westfield, Sharon young writers inspire Littleville Elementary students
HUNTINGTON — Littleville Elementary School reading specialist Margaret Petzold arranged a special visit to the school on June 11 from two young authors to speak to second and third graders about writing.
Hampden Planning Board discusses battery energy storage systems bylaw, moratorium
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Planning Board briefly discussed creating a bylaw about battery energy storage systems at its June 12 meeting.
HWRSD approves modified program, evaluates superintendent
WILBRAHAM — At its June 13 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee approved the modified program of studies for Wilbraham Middle School, following its review by the Curriculum Subcommittee.
Council of Jewish Women awards $70K in scholarships
Nearly 50 students will have an easier time paying for college this fall with scholarships totaling $70,000 from the Springfield Council of Jewish Women.
