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Longmeadow student wins Congressional Art Competition

By Peter Tuohy | May 8, 2026

Longmeadow student wins Congressional Art Competition

LONGMEADOW — A Longmeadow High School student’s artwork is slated to hang on the walls of the U.S. Capitol for the next year after her victory in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.

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Longmeadow town manager creates budget task force to tackle future deficits

By Peter Tuohy | May 6, 2026

Longmeadow town manager creates budget task force to tackle future deficits

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons is figuring out strategies for the town’s financial future, creating a budget task force to ensure long-term stability.

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Longmeadow students become tree experts with Arbor Day celebrations

By Peter Tuohy | May 1, 2026

Longmeadow students become tree experts with Arbor Day celebrations

LONGMEADOW — The sun shined down on a cheery circle of fourth grade students from Center Elementary School on April 29 as they planted a new tree and participated in workshops to grow their tree knowledge and celebrate Arbor Day.

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Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2026

Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.

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Longmeadow warrant finalized as Annual Town Meeting approaches

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 28, 2026

Longmeadow warrant finalized as Annual Town Meeting approaches

LONGMEADOW — The warrant has been finalized for Longmeadow’s Annual Town Meeting, located at Longmeadow High School on May 12 at 7 p.m. Voters will look at 32 articles in total, many concerning the transferring, appropriation or approval of town funds, all of which...

Longmeadow High School students to stage ‘Little Women’

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 28, 2026

Longmeadow High School students to stage ‘Little Women’

LONGMEADOW — A cornerstone of American literature, created in Massachusetts nearly two centuries ago, is being brought to life on-stage by the Longmeadow High School Drama Club.

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Longmeadow resident sues to stop middle school tree removal

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 28, 2026

Longmeadow resident sues to stop middle school tree removal

LONGMEADOW — Road widening construction outside of the new Longmeadow Middle School is calling for the removal of six mature trees alongside Williams Street and a resident is taking action in an attempt to prevent it.

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Longmeadow native signs with New England Revolution development team

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 20, 2026

Longmeadow native signs with New England Revolution development team

Jared Smith made his professional debut with New England Revolution II on April 12.Photo credit: New England Revolution LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow native Jared Smith is taking his soccer career to the next level in his home state after signing his first professional...

Longmeadow Select Board responds to Finance Committee concerns on fiber project

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 20, 2026

Longmeadow Select Board responds to Finance Committee concerns on fiber project

LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board is clearing the air on a few concerns the Finance Committee had about the town’s ongoing fiber project.

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Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Springfield Jewish Community Center

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 15, 2026

Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Springfield Jewish Community Center

LONGMEADOW — Brian Strafach looked around the small, rectangular space where more than a dozen middle schoolers sat with the handful of adults who accompanied them.