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Study weighs synthetic vs. natural grass for LHS stadium field

By | Apr 9, 2025

Study weighs synthetic vs. natural grass for LHS stadium field

LONGMEADOW — The town of Longmeadow is weighing how it wants to restore the stadium at the high school after studies found that the current grass field is basically unusable at this point.


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Longmeadow Select Board reviews proposed $87.38 million town budget

By | Apr 2, 2025

Longmeadow Select Board reviews proposed $87.38 million town budget

LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board got its first look at the fiscal year 2026 town budget, which closed a projected shortfall of more than $700,000 through level service funding and a cut in recommended capital projects.


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WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs

By | Apr 2, 2025

WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced the launch of its new Paramedic Program, set to begin in April and designed to help meet workforce needs in the region.


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State commission takes testimony on antisemitism in K-12 schools

By | Mar 19, 2025

State commission takes testimony on antisemitism in K-12 schools

LONGMEADOW — In the auditorium of the Springfield Jewish Community Center in Longmeadow, state legislators, invited speakers and members of the local Jewish community gathered for a hearing by the state’s Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism.


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Longmeadow resident running for a cure and making a difference

By | Feb 27, 2025

Longmeadow resident running for a cure and making a difference

LONGMEADOW — Stephanie O’Leary, a technology assurance manager at KPMG from Longmeadow, has proven that running is about more than just fitness — it’s a way to make an impact. As a dedicated marathoner and fund raiser for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, O’Leary’s journey has taken her from a competitive figure skater to a passionate advocate for cancer research, all while balancing her professional life, family and personal fitness.


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Longmeadow Select Board considers ways to expand capital needs funding

By | Feb 27, 2025

Longmeadow Select Board considers ways to expand capital needs funding

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow has experienced a period of growth in its operating stabilization fund, which now has a balance of about $8 million. Rather than allow the funds to continue growing well beyond the optimum balance, Finance Director Ian Coddington asked the Select Board, “Is there a better use of the funds?”


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By | Feb 19, 2025

Longmeadow School Committee says budget is partly due to low state aid

LONGMEADOW — After a public hearing and several weeks of review, the Longmeadow School Committee voted on Feb. 11 to send a budget request of $44.85 million to the town manager ahead of the town budget presentation to the Select Board on March 3.


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