Longmeadow
Five candidates competing for three seats on Longmeadow School Committee
LONGMEADOW — Voters will take to the polls on Tuesday, June 3, to elect their town officials. There are three School Committee positions on the ballot, one with a two-year term and two with three-year terms. With two current members of the School Committee, Julie Morgan and Estelle Jordan, not seeking reelection, the only incumbent in the race is Zachary Verriden
Longmeadow water meter cost reduced for last quarter of FY25, FY26 will see hike
LONGMEADOW — After what was billed as a single-quarter increase to the meter cost component of Longmeadow water bills, the Select Board debated whether to continue with the higher price for the last quarter of fiscal year 2025. Ultimately, the board decided the fiscal benefit was not worth going back on its promise to water users.
Longmeadow Select Board calls for Planning Board member to resign after ‘bigoted’ incident
LONGMEADOW — The Select Board unanimously signed onto a May 19 letter by Chair Vineeth Hemavathi that called for the resignation of Planning Board member Walter Gunn.
Select Board provides last chance to choose recycling cart size
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board provided residents with a little extra time and choice around the new recycling carts required as part of the town’s contract with Waste Management, which begins July 1.
Longmeadow Planning Board discusses former church property changes
LONGMEADOW — The Planning Board reviewed plans and asked questions about a set of retail buildings planned for 916 Williams St. during a May 7 public hearing.
Longmeadow voters approve some bylaw changes, reject others
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow voters considered several bylaw amendments, changes to the town charter and citizen petition articles at the spring Town Meeting on May 13. Most articles, including the town’s $87.38 million budget for fiscal year 2026, were passed without much comment, but several bylaw changes prompted debate.
Carpet donated in memory of late Blueberry Hill principal
LONGMEADOW — Most educators hope to leave an impact, but Blueberry Hill School’s late principal, Alex Kassanos, left an enduring relationship between the school and his family.
Students learn about tree importance for Arbor Day
LONGMEADOW — Dressed in a lab coat and sporting wild white hair, Canadian arborist and educator “Professor Elwood Pricklethorn” entertained fourth graders at Blueberry Hill School while helping them grow their knowledge and love of trees.
Five candidates competing for two Select Board seats in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — It is town election season and in Longmeadow, five candidates submitted papers to run for two seats on the Select Board. Since 1988, races with more than two candidates per seat require a preliminary election to be conducted to whittle down the field.
Great Longmeadow Karaoke Throwdown: food, fun, fundraising
LONGMEADOW — Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes and cheer on your neighbors at the first Great Longmeadow Karaoke Throwdown, a high-energy fundraiser hosted by Friends of Longmeadow Music, set for Tuesday, April 30, from 6-9 p.m. at the Meeting House.
