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Longmeadow resident running for a cure and making a difference

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.


Longmeadow Select Board considers ways to expand capital needs funding

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?”


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.


Residents frustrated over L Project easements, communication

LONGMEADOW — The “L Project,” a Massachusetts Department of Transportation road redesign project estimated to take up to seven years, has moved into a new phase. Despite its goal of making portions of Longmeadow Street and several of the roadways around it safer and more efficient for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians, not everyone is happy about the project.


95-year-old retires from LPS after 50 years in the district

95-year-old retires from LPS after 50 years in the district

LONGMEADOW — It is not every day that state legislators praise and celebrate someone for doing their job. Then again, most people do not spend 50 years working for the same school department.


Early Longmeadow School Department budget sees level services for FY26

LONGMEADOW — A preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026 presented by Longmeadow Public Schools Superintendent M. Martin O’Shea provides level services for the School Department, despite increased costs and minimal state aid.


Ashe lays out his priorities for 2025-26 term

Ashe lays out his priorities for 2025-26 term

With 16 years in the state House of Representatives, Brian Ashe finds himself working on core issues each term.Reminder publishing file photo


Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care

Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care

Massachusetts’s new legislative session has begun, and state Sen. Jake Oliveira has his eye on several issues he plans to address over this two-year term. Oliveira, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2022 and reelected in November 2024, said he wants to continue to tackle education, transportation and healthcare.


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