Longmeadow
Longmeadow School Committee approves article for middle school funding
LONGMEADOW — The School Committee approved referral of an article to fund the construction of a combined middle school on Williams Street for inclusion on the Sept. 9 Town Meeting warrant.
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.
Longmeadow’s infrastructure needs investment, says DPW director
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow has an infrastructure problem. That was the takeaway from a presentation by DPW Director Sean Van Deusen to the Select Board at its Aug. 18 meeting.
Parents concerned, upset after Longmeadow school librarian’s arrest
LONGMEADOW — The arrest of a middle school librarian charged with distribution of child sex abuse materials has led the Longmeadow community to express concern and outrage.
Longmeadow parents concerned, outraged after librarian arrest
LONGMEADOW — The arrest of a middle school librarian charged with distribution of child sex abuse materials has led the Longmeadow community to express concern and outrage.
Longmeadow Pride Festival to celebrate fifth anniversary
LONGMEADOW — In the fall of 2020, amidst the coronavirus pandemic and political upheaval, the Longmeadow Pride Alliance took to the Town Green to host its first celebration of LGBTQ+ people and their belonging in the wider community.
Fire, police get nearly $300k for equipment, training
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow was recently awarded a $292,800 grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Community Mitigation Fund. The fund was created to offset the impact of MGM Springfield on surrounding communities’ roads, services and economies. This grant...
Longmeadow native seeks funding for film to spark social change
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow native Jonah Barresi left Western Massachusetts to pursue his passion for filmmaking and social activism. Partnering with other writers and activists, Barresi is set to turn a screenplay about class, identity and the power of community into a short film. However, just as the characters in the movie must tackle obstacles to realize their dreams, Barresi and his collaborators need to overcome a funding hurdle to turn their screenplay into a fully realized musical film.
Girl Scouts Gold Award earners found ways to make positive change
Five area girls learned lessons in the value of determination and their own ability to make lasting change while undertaking Girl Scout Gold Award projects.
Longmeadow Select Board supports changes to Water and Sewer Commission
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board voted in favor of supporting a bill that would restructure the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, from which Longmeadow buys its water.
