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By | Oct 21, 2024

Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.


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Rigney selected as Longmeadow’s next fire chief

By | Oct 16, 2024

Rigney selected as Longmeadow’s next fire chief

LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board approved the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief John Rigney as the new head of the Fire Department upon Chief John Dearborn’s retirement in November.


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By | Oct 16, 2024

Early voting for state elections begins Oct. 19

Residents will soon have their first opportunity to vote in this year’s Nov. 5 state and presidential election. Beginning on Oct. 19, early voting will open in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham.


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By | Oct 10, 2024

Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.


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Friends of Storrs Library: 30 years of engaging with the community

By | Oct 9, 2024

Friends of Storrs Library: 30 years of engaging with the community

LONGMEADOW — For 30 years, a group of Longmeadow residents has raised money to help bring programs to patrons of the Richard Salter Storrs Library. As it looks to the future, the organization wants to focus on programs and fundraisers that bring the community together.


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By | Oct 9, 2024

Wilbraham, Longmeadow awarded funds for traffic safety

Wilbraham and Longmeadow were among 192 towns awarded $5.6 million in grants as part of Massachusetts’ Municipal Road Safety Grant program, which aims to target and improve local traffic safety issues through enforcement, additional strategies and needed equipment.


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Local author to give presentation on King Philip’s War

By | Oct 2, 2024

Local author to give presentation on King Philip’s War

WILBRAHAM — When Longmeadow author Michael Tougias describes the infamous King Philip’s War in Western Massachusetts, he calls it cataclysmic and the bloodiest conflict in American History.


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Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

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Blueberry Hill School opens playground that is fit for all children

By | Sep 25, 2024

Blueberry Hill School opens playground that is fit for all children

LONGMEADOW — Play is essential for children to grow and learn. At Blueberry Hill School, all children are now able to play in a safe and inclusive environment.


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By | Sep 25, 2024

Estelle Jordan to fill vacancy on Longmeadow School Committee

LONGMEADOW — At a joint meeting of the Select Board and School Committee, Estelle Jordan was chosen to fill an empty seat on the committee. The vacancy opened after former School Committee member Mary Keene won reelection in June but was unable to fulfill the role due to health issues. Jordan will serve in the seat until the townwide elections in June 2025.


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