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Theatre Guild of Hampden to celebrate 20 years

By | Sep 3, 2025

Theatre Guild of Hampden to celebrate 20 years

HAMPDEN — This year, the Theatre Guild of Hampden will celebrate its 20th anniversary. When President and Artistic Director Mark Giza and Vice President Rick Rubin founded the theater company in 2005, they wanted the chance to direct and produce shows.


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Municipalities grateful for added road aid to tackle large backlog

By | Aug 20, 2025

Municipalities grateful for added road aid to tackle large backlog

Cities and towns across the commonwealth will receive an unexpected increase in their state aid for roadways, a welcomed relief in a particularly tight fiscal year.


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Hampden police chief search underway

By | Aug 13, 2025

Hampden police chief search underway

HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden received applications for 12 people seeking to fill the police chief position vacated by Scott Trombly on July 17.


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Hampden volunteers join Parks & Rec to refurbish gazebo at TWB

By | Aug 6, 2025

Hampden volunteers join Parks & Rec to refurbish gazebo at TWB

HAMPDEN — The gazebo on the lawn in front of the former Thornton W. Burgess School may seem like a small amenity in Hampden, but it has gotten a new life thanks to the Parks & Recreation Department and some volunteers.


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So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts

By | Jul 22, 2025

So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. Jake Oliveira sat down with co-hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk about everything going on in the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester district.


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HWRSD impacted by withheld federal funding

By | Jul 17, 2025

HWRSD impacted by withheld federal funding

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District is preparing for a delay or denial of federal funding.


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Scott Trombly to serve as Hampden’s interim police chief

By | Jul 17, 2025

Scott Trombly to serve as Hampden’s interim police chief

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Selectboard signed a contract with Police Chief Scott Trombly, who is retiring from the position on July 17, to serve as the interim chief until the search for his replacement is complete.


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Hampden Selectboard discusses search for police chief, facilities manager

By | Jul 2, 2025

Hampden Selectboard discusses search for police chief, facilities manager

HAMPDEN — With Police Chief Scott Trombly’s upcoming retirement on July 17, the Selectboard discussed how to undertake the search for a new chief.


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Vanderleeden wins Hampden Selectboard seat, Prop. 2½ override passes

By | Jun 25, 2025

Vanderleeden wins Hampden Selectboard seat, Prop. 2½ override passes

HAMPDEN — Erik Vanderleeden won the Selectboard seat left vacant by the April resignation of former member Craig Rivest. With 405 votes, Vanderleeden bested his opponent, Kathy Pessolano, who saw 105 ballots cast in the June 23 special election.


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