Longmeadow
Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank
For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.
Preliminary work begins on “L” project on Longmeadow, Converse streets
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow and Converse streets “L” project is set to begin and Longmeadow is informing drivers to expect extended travel time or alternate routes. Construction will start in early April and is planned over a two-year period.
Longmeadow DPW in process of swapping trash, recycling carts
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow DPW Business Manager Lisa Okscin discussed updates and recommendations on the trash and recycling in town with the Select Board at its meeting on March 2.
Longmeadow determines two local dogs as nuisances
LONGMEADOW — At the Longmeadow Select Board’s March 2 meeting, a public hearing determined two dogs on Anthony Road were a nuisance.
JGS Lifecare celebrates grand reopening of Michael’s Cafe
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s JGS Lifecare celebrated the grand reopening of Michael’s Cafe on Feb. 19.
Longmeadow’s ‘Dueling Pianos’ offers a night out for parents
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation will be hosting “Dueling Pianos” on Feb. 28 at Twin Hills Country Club. The event features two pianists who take audience requests on songs for an interactive, high-energy show with cocktails, dancing and community spirit.
Longmeadow film screening to show the invisible threat of microplastics on human health
LONGMEADOW — On Feb. 25 in the Longmeadow High School auditorium, a coalition of town committees and organizations will be showing “Plastics People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics” to inform the public on the impact microplastics have on human health and the planet.
Longmeadow’s Sushi Time offers wide variety of fresh fish and hibachi
LONGMEADOW — Sushi Time Owner and Master Chef John Lin said they offer special fish that no other restaurants have. They also specialize in teriyaki and hibachi dishes.
Local piano students perform at Carnegie Hall
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Seven young performers recently had the chance to perform the works of esteemed composers at the historic Carnegie Hall concert venue in New York City on Jan. 17.
Longmeadow appoints members to future building use task force
LONGMEADOW — With the Longmeadow future building use task force now appointed, work will soon begin to find a use for Town Hall, Old Town Hall and Community House. Voted in by the Select Board were Paul Dunkerley, Sara Gregg, Ryan McCollum, Earl Godfrey, Zach Kushner, Leonard Shaker and David Lipke.
